**Ukrainian Defense Minister Attends Important Meeting in Brussels**
Defense Minister Rustem Umerov is at a meeting in Brussels. This is the first time this kind of meeting has not been led by the United States.
The meeting will focus on helping Ukraine. This includes making more military equipment, financing new businesses, and sending more arms from European countries. The goal is to strengthen military cooperation and support for Ukraine.
**Main Goal: Help Ukraine**
Umerov said the main goal is to help Ukraine. He wants to make sure that Ukraine gets the things it needs on time. This includes air defense systems, airplanes, and ammunition. He also wants to work with European countries on joint projects.
This meeting comes after a previous one in January. That meeting focused on strengthening Ukraine’s air defenses. It was also the last meeting led by the United States.
**Concerns About Future Support**
There are concerns about what will happen next. The United States has not said if it will continue to support Ukraine. This is making people worried about the future of the group and the support for Ukraine.
Umerov said that this meeting is important for strengthening Ukraine’s defense capabilities and coordinating actions with other countries.
**Many Countries Involved**
The Ukrainian Defense Contact Group includes over 50 countries, including all members of NATO. This is a big group, and it usually meets at an air base in Germany.
