The Ukraine Defense Contact Group held its 25th meeting in Ramstein, Germany

The Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) held its 25th meeting in Ramstein, Germany. The participating countries in the coalition reaffirmed their commitment to doing everything necessary to ensure Ukraine continues receiving vital humanitarian and military aid. This will help strengthen Ukraine's position when peace talks, led by Ukraine, begin to address the ongoing conflict.

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24 cadets complete the 20th Basic Commando Course, including 8 from Kosovo. Minister Vengu: The future of both countries lies in NATO

After 14 weeks of intense training and sacrifice, 24 servicemen successfully completed the 20th Basic Commando Course. Among them were 8 servicemen from Kosovo, and for the first time, two women also finished the course. The ceremony for the symbolic distribution of the berets was attended by Defence Minister Pirro Vengu, the Defence Minister of Kosovo Ejup Maqedonci, the Deputy Chief of the General Staff, Brigadier General Altin Kurti, the Commander of the Land Force, Major General Ilir Xhebexhia, and the families of the graduates.

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The new commander of the Support Command, Brigadier General Aleksandër Pando, was introduced in the new facilities

The Support Command began the year 2025 with new infrastructure and a new commander. Defence Minister Pirro Vengu, attended the introduction ceremony of the new commander, Brigadier General Aleksander Pando at the new premises, alongside the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Arben Kingji, as well as operatives of the Support Command and other units of the Armed Forces.

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