President Volodymyr Zelensky urged representatives from 50 nations to keep military support steady during Ukraine's ongoing war with Russia.
During the meeting, he highlighted that “it would be crazy to drop the ball now” as attention turns to the upcoming inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald J. Trump.
Zelensky indicated a potential shift in U.S. support, given Trump's reported skepticism about ongoing aid to Ukraine.
At the conference, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced a new $500 million military aid package for Ukraine.
The discussions took place during the 25th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, which has convened since the war's outset.