A severe hurricane, named Hurricane Milton, in the United States has disrupted international diplomatic efforts, particularly concerning the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting planned in the Ramstein format in Germany. The assembly, which was scheduled for Saturday, October 12, was set to include notable figures such as President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and President Joe Biden of the United States. The Pentagon’s spokesperson, Sabrina Singh, indicated that President Biden’s itinerary has been altered due to the hurricane, which has led to considerations of postponing the meeting. The change in plans aims to address necessary preparations for responding to the natural catastrophe expected to impact Florida, as previously stated by the White House.

Sabrina Singh noted that decisions regarding the potential rescheduling or amalgamation of the meeting with the NATO defense ministers’ gathering, planned for October 17-18, have yet to be finalized. This uncertainty stems from the immediate actions required due to the hurricane’s anticipated severity, which the US National Hurricane Center warns could be among the most devastating in the nation’s history. The Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting had aimed to discuss ongoing security assistance, including a recent announcement by President Biden for nearly $8 billion in support to Ukraine, featuring additional military provisions such as

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