Defense official says most of Ukraine's 900 defense industry enterprises are privately owned
Ukraine's defense-industrial complex currently includes around 900 enterprises, the majority of which are privately owned.
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06 August 2025
Zelensky: 50% of weapons at the front must be Ukrainian-made
President Volodymyr Zelensky has outlined five strategic priorities for Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense, placing a strong emphasis on increasing the share of domestically produced weapons used on the front lines.
Trump planning to meet with Putin and Zelensky - NYT
U.S. President Donald Trump is planning a personal meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin next week, followed by a joint meeting with both Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Fifth group of Ukrainian legion volunteers to sign contracts with AFU in Poland on August 8 – ambassador
On August 8, the fifth group of volunteers from the Ukrainian Legion will sign contracts with the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Lublin, Poland.
Zelensky holds meeting with Syrskyi and Shmyhal in Sumy region
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi, Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal, and Commander of the Air Assault Forces Oleh Apostol during a working trip to the Sumy region.
Zelensky after call with Trump: Our joint position with partners is clear – war must end honestly
President Volodymyr Zelensky had a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump. The conversation took place following the visit of Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff to Moscow.
Trump calls Witkoff-Putin meeting 'very productive'
U.S. President Donald Trump described the meeting between his special envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday as "very productive" and said "great progress" had been made.
Turkey seeks just, lasting peace based on Ukraine's territorial integrity – Erdogan's advisor
Turkey firmly and consistently supports Ukraine's territorial integrity, independence, and sovereignty, including Crimea, and is committed to achieving a just and lasting peace.
President honors soldiers of 80th Air Assault Brigade
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has visited the command post of the 2nd Battalion of the 80th Air Assault Brigade, where he presented state awards to Ukrainian defenders and held a meeting with brigade commanders.
About 1,370 people remain in Pokrovsk, humanitarian aid delivery nearly impossible
About 1,370 people remain in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region. It is almost impossible to enter the city to deliver humanitarian and medical aid.
Ukraine looks forward to constructive dialogue with new Polish president, says ambassador
The Ukrainian side hopes for constructive and productive dialogue with the new Polish President Karol Nawrocki on many issues, ranging from security to historical matters, as well as on further support for Ukraine in the international arena.
Beijing reacts to Zelensky's statement on Chinese mercenaries in Vovchansk sector
The Chinese government has denied any involvement of its citizens in the Russian-Ukrainian war, reiterating that it has consistently warned nationals against participating in armed conflicts abroad.
Zelensky receives report from SBU chief on several operations
Vasyl Maliuk, head of the Security Service of Ukraine, reported to President Volodymyr Zelensky on the agency’s special operations and long-range activities. The President praised the SBU’s recent success in neutralizing Russian air defense systems.
Russian soldier shoots dead civilian in Donetsk region
A Russian serviceman shot dead a civilian in the Donetsk region. A pre-trial investigation has been launched.
Russian soldier shoots dead civilian in Donetsk region
A Russian serviceman shot dead a civilian in the Donetsk region. A pre-trial investigation has been launched.
Ukraine conducting operations in two Russian regions for over one year – Zelensky
Ukraine has been actively operating on Russian territory, specifically in the Kursk and Belgorod regions, for more than a year.
Ukrainian forces maintain presence in Russia's Kursk region – Syrskyi
As of today, Ukrainian forces continue to maintain a presence in the Glushkovo district of Russia's Kursk region.
Ukrainian forces neutralize 36 out of 45 Russian drones
On the night of August 5-6, Ukraine's Defense Forces shot down or jammed 36 Russian drones, while nine enemy targets struck three different locations.
War update: Ukrainian forces repel 52 Russian attacks in Pokrovsk sector
As many as 143 combat engagements between Ukrainian forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the front lines on August 5, with the Pokrovsk sector seeing the heaviest fighting.
Serhiy Honcharov, Executive Director, National Association of Ukrainian Defense Industries (NAUDI)
The global defense industry is moving towards various unmanned systems, and Ukraine is setting the pace in this trend
Russian army lost another 1,010 soldiers in war against Ukraine
The total combat losses of Russian troops since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, from February 24, 2022, to August 6, 2025, amount to approximately 1,059,270 people, including 1,120 people over the past day.
First sentence for Kherson shelling: Russian Black Sea Fleet lieutenant colonel sentenced to life in absentia
The court sentenced Russian Lieutenant Colonel Dmitry Zharkikh in absentia to life imprisonment for commanding the shelling of the central part of liberated Kherson with BM-21 Grad multiple launch rocket systems in December 2022.
Japan's Nojima Corporation to donate JPY 200M to support Ukrainian children
Japan's Nojima Corporation has announced its decision to provide JPY 200 million to support child-focused projects run by the Olena Zelenska Foundation.
05 August 2025
Zelensky: Ukraine fully supports US proposal for immediate ceasefire
U.S. President Donald Trump is well-informed about the situation on the front lines and Russia's efforts to intensify its strikes against Ukraine.
Zelensky holds telephone conversation with Trump
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed ending the war during a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump.
38 countries, EU, Council of Europe urge Russia to return Ukrainian children
The International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children has called on Russia to return abducted Ukrainian children without delay and without any conditions. The joint statement was signed by 38 countries, the Council of Europe, and the European Union.
Defense Forces’ needs: Zelensky holds meetings with military command and government officials
On August 4, President Volodymyr Zelensky convened a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff and held meetings with the military command and government officials to address the current needs of Ukraine’s Defense Forces.
Netherlands lives up to its promise to support Ukraine in fight against Russian aggression – ambassador
The Netherlands fulfills its promise to support Ukraine in the fight against Russian aggression for as long as it takes.
Sybiha at Expo 2025: Ukraine counting on Japan’s leadership in post-war reconstruction
Ukraine is committed to achieving a just and lasting peace this year and is counting on Japan’s leadership in the country’s post-war recovery efforts.
Poland’s ex-defense chief outlines promising areas of cooperation with Ukraine’s defense industry
Warsaw should extend a loan to Kyiv for the purchase of Polish defense industry products, as cooperation in the defense sector is crucial to strengthening Ukraine–Poland relations.