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We are here today to coordinate our actions for defense, but also to coordinate our support to Ukraine,\u201d Kosiniak-Kamysz was quoted in a statement released by his ministry. \u201cI think that, in 2026, joint drills, of course with the alliance\u2019s major role, because nothing will take place without it, will take place.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The previous meeting took place in Germany\u2019s capital Berlin on Nov. 25, 2024. 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