THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The Ukraine Defense Contact Group is in for some changes aimed at streamlining international support for Ukraine’s defense, according to German officials.

The group, which has played a key role in coordinating military aid for Kyiv, saw a leadership change earlier this year following the inauguration of Donald Trump as U.S. president. Washington stepped back from a leading role, in line with the new president’s tepid support for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s attacks, leading Germany and the U.K. to host meetings since then.

Work to tweak the UDCG structure is expected to commence next week, with German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius describing the intended changes as a “joint evolution.” The idea is to better integrate the group’s work with the NATO Sec

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