Ukraine’s defense chief meets with NATO Representation head
Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and the NATO Senior Representative to Ukraine Patrick Turner met on Saturday to discuss cooperation with the Alliance.
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25 January 2025
24 January 2025
Zelensky: Supply of any components for Russia’s terror must be blocked
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine says all supplies of any components for Russia’s terror must be blocked in order for this terror to be stopped.
Ukraine’s DM dismisses deputy, replaces Head of Defense Procurement Agency
Ukraine’s Defense Minister Rustem Umerov has submitted a proposal to the Cabinet of Ministers to dismiss his deputy, Dmytro Klimenkov, and decided not to extend the contract with Maryna Bezrukova, the current Head of the Defense Procurement Agency.
Demining Coalition to procure aid to Ukraine worth over EUR 30M
The Demining Capabilities Coalition of Ukraine will soon make its first procurement in 2025 for the needs of clearing Ukrainian territories of explosives, worth over EUR 30 million.
23 January 2025
Two German Patriot batteries deployed in Poland to protect Ukraine aid hub - Pistorius
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced the deployment of two Patriot missile batteries near the Rzeszow-Jasionka airport, where the international hub for aid for Ukraine operates.
20 January 2025
CinC: Finding commanders only problem with creating new brigades
The only problem with creating new brigades is finding trained commanders who can lead the troops.
19 January 2025
Syrskyi on faith in victory: “Still there, we've been in worse situations”
Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi says he hasn't lost faith in victory as Ukraine’s Defense Forces has been in worse situations since war-start.
Ukraine has capacity, capabilities to produce own missile complexes - CinC
Ukraine has the capacity and capabilities to create its own missile complexes and air defense systems.
CinC Syrskyi discusses expansion of Ukraine's air defense capabilities with Canada’s counterpart
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi held discussions with General Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defense Staff of the Canadian Armed Forces, focusing on enhancing Ukraine's air and missile defense systems.
CinC says Air Force specialists safe from transfer to infantry
The transfer of highly qualified Air Force specialists to Ukraine’s infantry is prohibited by the order of the Commander-in-Chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi.
DM discusses arms supply, production with Chief of Canadian Defense Staff
Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with Canadian Chief of Defense Staff General Jennie Carignan, during which the parties discussed cooperation in the field of arms supply and production.
17 January 2025
Military aid package from Italy already on its way to Ukraine - Umerov
Another military aid package from Italy is already on its way to Ukraine, including modern weapons that will help the Defense Forces deliver powerful strikes against the enemy.
16 January 2025
Britain to send 150 artillery barrels, new mobile air defense system to Ukraine
The United Kingdom is sending 150 artillery barrels produced by Sheffield Forgemasters and a new Grateful mobile air defense system specifically designed to meet Ukraine’s needs.
Germany hands over nearly 100 vehicles to Ukraine’s National Guard and National Police
The German government has provided nearly 100 vehicles to the units of Ukraine’s National Police and National Guard, intended for maintaining public order and protecting critical infrastructure in the country.
15 January 2025
Umerov, Latvian Saeima speaker discuss drone production
Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and a delegation from Latvia’s Saeima led by Speaker Daiga Mierina discussed strengthening cooperation in the production and use of drones.
Ukraine expects Germany to join ZBROYARI project
Ukrainian Minister for Strategic Industries Herman Smetanin and German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius have discussed the involvement of the German side in the ZBROYARI: Manufacturing Freedom initiative.
14 January 2025
Pistorius on deploying foreign troops in Ukraine: all options being considered but not discussed
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius did not discuss the deployment of foreign troops in Ukraine during his visit to Kyiv, as this is a matter of negotiations between Ukraine, Russia, and other countries.
Strengthening air defense, addressing glide bombs issue: Umerov meets with German counterpart Pistorius
At a meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine’s Minister of Defense, Rustem Umerov, and his German colleague Boris Pistorius discussed strengthening the countries' strategic partnership in protecting the sky over Ukraine.
Ukraine’s MoD calls on Ramstein nations to invest in Ukrainian defense industry
Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine for European Integration Serhiy Boiev has called on members of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (Ramstein format) to invest in Ukraine's defense-industrial complex.
Replacement of defective 120mm mortars underway – Smetanin
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has received 32,400 120mm mortars to replace 54,000 defective ones that were withdrawn. The manufacturer corrected all deficiencies at its own expense.
13 January 2025
Europe must strengthen cooperation with Ukraine's defense industry – Pistorius
Europe should explore opportunities for providing long-term military support to Ukraine, including through cooperation with its defense industry.
Umerov hopes for increased assistance from UK
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov hopes for increased military, political, and economic assistance from Britain this year.
Germany hands Ukraine unique RCH 155 wheeled howitzer
Ukraine has become the first user of the new RCH 155 wheeled howitzer after Germany sent it their latest artillery system.
Expert on Waltz’s calls to lower draft age in Ukraine: Same kind of populism as in Biden’s team
Donald Trump's team, like Joe Biden's adminstration, is calling on Ukraine to lower the mobilization age to 18 in order to shift responsibility for the war onto Ukraine, believes Oleksandr Kraiev, an expert at the Ukrainian Prism Foreign Policy Council.
10 January 2025
Russia conducts hybrid operations in Baltic Sea area on daily basis - Pistorius
Russian carries out hybrid attacks against Western nations in the Baltic Sea practically every day, and NATO will stand united to address the issue.
Government provides additional funding for 100 combat brigades in December — PM
In December 2024, the government provided additional funding for 100 combat brigades, allocating 25-27 million UAH for each. The process of additional financing for the brigades will continue in January.
09 January 2025
Zelensky: Additional support packages worth $2B agreed at Ramstein
President Volodymyr Zelensky says during today's meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format, additional support packages worth $2 billion were approved.
Norway to provide over EUR 2B in military aid to Ukraine in 2025 - Umerov
Norway will provide the largest military aid package to Ukraine in its history this year as the volume will reach over EUR 2 billion.
Ramstein: Canada lays down over $300M in security aid to Ukraine
Canada will allocate CAD 440 million (nearly US$330 million) for military assistance to Ukraine.
Warsaw preparing another package of security aid for Kyiv
Poland is now preparing another package of defense assistance to Ukraine.