Argentina joins Ukraine Defence Contact Group

A new member, Argentina, was introduced to the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, also known as Ramstein-format, on 13 June.

Source: US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin at the beginning of the 23rd Ramstein-format meeting

Quote from Austin: "We've got a lot of work ahead. And fortunately, support for Ukraine is growing and not waning.

In fact, I am pleased to welcome Argentina as a new member. [Argentina's Defence] Minister [Luis] Petri, I am glad to have you with us."

For reference: The group brings together more than 50 countries – all NATO nations, most EU states and allies from Africa and Asia, as well as South America.

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