European leaders gathered in Berlin Wednesday to reaffirm their commitment to Ukraine as the Iran conflict threatens to overshadow the war with Russia. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned that allies must not lose focus on Ukraine, emphasizing the need for uninterrupted military support. Defense ministers from Germany, Britain, and Ukraine met alongside representatives from some 50 nations backing Kyiv's war effort.

With the United States cutting military aid under President Trump, European nations are stepping up to fill the gap. Germany, Britain, Norway, Belgium, Bulgaria, and Estonia announced new contributions, while Rutte appealed for allies to reach a target of $60 billion in military aid this year. The meeting took place under the Ukraine Defense Contract Group framework, which coordinates international military assistance.

Ukraine's defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, stressed the urgent need for air defenses and artillery ammunition as Russian bombardments continue. Meanwhile, European nations are also planning a maritime security mission to keep the Strait of Hormuz open once the Iran conflict ends, with France and Britain coordinating efforts involving 30 countries. Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany called his nation's commitment to Ukraine's defense "a very clear signal" to Russia.