The West’s efforts to assist Ukraine “win now and develop strength for tomorrow” were unified Tuesday at a summit of defence leaders from more than three dozen countries “According to US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.

Following the discussion at the US Ramstein Air Base in Germany, Austin remarked, “Countries all around the world have been stepping forward to meet Ukraine’s critical needs.” “We’ve have to go at warp speed.””

Austin said that Germany, which had previously refused to supply Ukraine heavy weapons, had agreed to deliver 50 anti-aircraft missiles to the beleaguered country, which is now in its third month of a brutal struggle against Russia’s invading military. “Countries all around the world have been stepping forward to fulfil Ukraine’s critical needs,” Austin said.

Similar sessions will take place once a month, either electronically or in person, according to him. Austin had vowed to “move heaven and earth” to help Ukraine before the meeting. According to him, the US and its allies have pledged more than $5 billion in equipment to Ukraine’s military.

Austin stated, “Russia’s incursion is unjustified.” “Russian crimes are as well.”