Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas 11 times
On February 19, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine 11 times.
Defense
19.02.2020
United States condemns Russia’s aggression in Donbas
The United States condemns Russia’s aggression in Donbas and calls on Russia to immediately implement the ceasefire.
Escalation in Donbas: 22 enemy attacks, one Ukrainian soldier killed, six more wounded
On February 18, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas 22 times.
18.02.2020
National Security and Defense Council: State defense order grows by 16 percent
The state defense order has grown by 16 percent compared to last year.
NSDC Secretary Danilov: Russia not interested in Normandy format for ending war in Donbas
The forces, which are not interested in the Normandy format for ending the war in Donetsk and Luhansk regions, are constantly taking actions similar to the attack on Ukraine’s Joint Forces this morning.
One Ukrainian serviceman killed, four wounded in Donbas fighting
The combat near the villages of Novotoshkivske, Orikhove, Krymske and Khutir Vilnyi in the area of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) in Ukraine's Luhansk region has ended, the JFO press has reported on Facebook.
Russian-backed forces attack Ukrainian positions near Zolote, losses reported
Russian-backed forces attacked the positions of Ukrainian Joint Forces units near the villages of Novotoshkivske, Orikhove, Krymske and Khutir Vilnyi in the Luhansk region early on Tuesday, February 18, the press service of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) has reported on Facebook.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas eight times
On February 17, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine eight times.
17.02.2020
OSCE still has no 24-hour access to occupied Donbas – Zelensky
The agreement reached by the Normandy Four leaders at the Paris summit in December to ensure round-the-clock access of the OSCE SMM to the entire non-government-controlled territory of Donbas has not yet been implemented.
Defense ministers of Ukraine and Japan discuss further cooperation
Defense Minister of Ukraine Andriy Zahorodniuk and Defense Minister of Japan Tarō Kōno agreed to continue security cooperation and focus on cyber security challenges.
Invaders violate ceasefire in Donbas nine times
On February 16, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas nine times.
15.02.2020
Secretary Esper: United States remains steadfast in its support for Ukraine
The United States remains steadfast in its support for Ukraine and reaffirms commitment to build the capacity of Ukraine's forces to more effectively defend itself against Russian aggression.
Russian-led forces violate ceasefire in Donbas 13 times
On February 14, the armed formations of the Russian Federation violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in Donbas 13 times.
14.02.2020
Ukraine to cooperate with Romania to ensure security in Black Sea region
On February 14, in the framework of the Munich Security Conference, Ukrainian Defense Minister Andriy Zahorodniuk held a meeting with Romanian Minister of National Defense Nicolae-Ionel Ciuca.