“Preparation for Ramstein: Boev and the US attache agreed on cooperation priorities Deputy Minister of Defense Serhii Boev held a meeting with the new US military attache Keith Phillips. The parties discussed the strategy of military assistance for 2025 and cooperation in the field of defense industry.”, — write on: unn.ua
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Serhii Boev congratulated Major General Keith Phillips on his appointment and emphasized the importance of his role in further strengthening the partnership between Ukraine and the United States.
I am glad to welcome you to Kyiv. There is a lot of work ahead – summing up the results of 2024, agreeing on plans for 2025 and monitoring the provision of the announced assistance.
According to information, the Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine informed the American attaché about current projects and added that it is important for Ukraine to understand the resources that should be counted on next year.
They also discussed preparations for the Ramstein-style meeting and the importance of quick decisions, given the situation at the front and time constraints.
Also, one of the priorities is to finalize the military aid strategy. We have a complete list of the necessary ammunition and weapons, with an indication of the brigades and their combat tasks.
In addition, there was a discussion about cooperation in the defense industry, work under existing contracts and investments in the production of drones, ammunition and air defense.
Priorities within existing cooperation programs – PDA, USAI, FMF – became a separate topic. Major General Keith Phillips assured of close cooperation and further assistance to Ukraine from the United States.
The attaché emphasized that the Americans understand the importance of a just peace and the tools needed for it.
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The Cabinet of Ministers appointed Serhiy Boyev as the Deputy Minister of Defense for European Integration. Boev, 41, has experience working in state-owned companies and international banks, as well as an MBA from the Wharton School.