US Secretary of Defense hosts world leaders during UDCG

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin lll and Gen. Mark A. Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff hold a press conference during the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany Sept 19, 2023. Defense leaders from around the world show their unwavering support for Ukraine since Russia’s assault on democracy and international-order in Ukraine by attending this year’s UDCG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Regan Spinner)
Various types of aircraft from several different countries sit on the flightline at Ramstein Air Base, Sep. 19. Ministers of defense and key military leaders from over 50 countries attended the 15th Ukraine Defense Contact Group to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and how to continue providing the Ukrainian people with the means necessary to protect themselves against Russia’s continued aggression. Photo by Senior Airman Joshua T. Crossman
Various types of aircraft from several different countries sit on the flightline at Ramstein Air Base, Sep. 19. Photo by Senior Airman Joshua T. Crossman
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin lll and Gen. Mark A. Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff hold a press conference during the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany Sept 19, 2023. Defense leaders from around the world show their unwavering support for Ukraine since Russia’s assault on democracy and international-order in Ukraine by attending this year’s UDCG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Regan Spinner)
Rustem Umerov, the minister of defense of Ukraine, speaks to the press after the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Sept 19, 2023. Ministers of defense and key leaders from over 50 countries gathered to participate at the 5th UDCG held by Ramstein AB. (Department of Defense photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Michael Hogan)
Various types of aircraft from several different countries sit on the flightline at Ramstein Air Base, Sep. 19. Photo by Senior Airman Joshua T. Crossman