US, UK, Germany to Discuss NATO Allies' Weapons for Ukraine Amid Escalating Attacks by Russia

The UK and Germany are chairing a meeting to discuss President Trump's plans for NATO allies to provide Ukraine with weapons. The virtual meeting, led by Defence Secretary John Healey and German counterpart Boris Pistorius, aims to coordinate the delivery of military aid to Ukraine. NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Gen Alexus Grynkewich, and US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth will also attend the meeting. Russia continues to intensify its long-range attacks on Ukrainian cities, with some 300 drone strikes reported on Saturday.

The UK and Germany are leading a virtual meeting on Monday to discuss President Donald Trump's plans for NATO allies to provide Ukraine with weapons. The meeting, chaired by British Defence Secretary John Healey and his German counterpart Boris Pistorius, aims to coordinate the delivery of military aid to Ukraine amidst escalating Russian attacks.

The meeting comes after Russia pounded Ukraine with over 300 drone strikes on Saturday, according to Ukrainian officials. Russia's long-range attacks on Ukrainian cities are expected to intensify, with analysts predicting an increase in the frequency and severity of these strikes [1].

The U.S. president has shifted his tone towards Russia, giving Moscow a 50-day deadline to agree to a ceasefire or face tougher sanctions. Trump's plan involves European nations sending American weapons to Ukraine via NATO, either from existing stockpiles or by purchasing and donating new ones. The U.S. president indicated that discussions were partly focused on advanced Patriot air defense systems, with deliveries expected to begin within days [2].

NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will also attend the meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group. The alliance is still coordinating the delivery of other military aid, such as ammunition and artillery rounds, which includes aid from the U.S. that was briefly paused [1].

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has suggested that Germany will finance two new Patriot systems for Ukraine and may supply systems it already owns, with delivery expected to take time due to transportation and setup requirements [1]. Switzerland has also agreed to reprioritize the delivery of five previously ordered Patriot systems to support Ukraine [1].

Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed a new round of peace talks this week, with Russian state media reporting that no date has yet been set for the negotiations. The Kremlin has expressed openness to peace with Ukraine, but achieving its goals remains a priority [1].

The meeting is expected to address the need for more robust military aid to Ukraine and to discuss the potential for European and NATO allies to fund new weaponry for Ukraine. This comes as the continent faces new U.S. tariffs and questions about the U.S. commitment to defend its European allies, including Ukraine against Russia's invasion [3].

References:
[1] https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-nato-trump-weapons-1284699f9fbcf5157c43dc88ad6994f7
[2] https://www.digitaljournal.com/world/trump-set-to-unveil-ukraine-weapons-plan-at-meeting-with-nato-chief/article
[3] https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/uk-germany-hail-wide-ranging-treaty-deepening-ties-face-threats-2025-07-16/