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Ohryzko says shifting security guarantees for Ukraine to Europe is unfair

The United States bears responsibility for Ukraine's security, as stipulated in the Budapest Memorandum.

Sybiha to visit Paris on Feb 12 to discuss sanctions against Russia, European security

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha will embark on a two-day visit to Paris, where he will participate in a meeting of foreign ministers from six European countries, along with senior representatives of the European Commission.

NATO defense ministers to discuss 'ambitious targets,' support for Ukraine on Feb 13

At a meeting in Brussels on February 13, NATO defense chiefs will discuss "ambitious targets" for the military alliance's security and capabilities and further assistance to Ukraine.

Ukraine, Albania coordinate efforts to counter Russian shadow fleet - PM

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and his Albanian counterpart Edi Rama discussed defense cooperation and strengthening sanctions pressure on Russia, including efforts to counter the Russian shadow fleet.

U.S. foreign policy shift could have huge consequences for Ukraine and Europe – Munich Security Report

A shift in U.S. foreign policy will have major consequences for Ukraine and Europe as a whole.

Expectations from Ramstein meeting: to maintain coalition of 50+ countries, weapons packages – Zelensky

President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that it is crucial for Ukraine to maintain the Ramstein format as a coalition of over 50 countries and to receive specific weapons packages following the meeting on February 12.

Ukrainian forces repel 741 Russian attacks over past week – Syrskyi

Starting February 4 to 10, the Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully repelled 741 attacks by Russian invaders.

CinC Syrskyi, NATO mission commander discuss frontline situation, Ukraine's defense needs

The Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, has discussed the current weaponry needs of the Ukrainian Defense Forces with Lieutenant General Curtis Buzzard, the commander of the NATO Special Mission for Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine (NSATU).

Ukraine's military updates basic training program with focus on resilience and combat skills

The implementation of the fifth edition of the basic military training program, with an emphasis on psychological resilience, is ongoing in training centers preparing mobilized personnel for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

North Korea using war in Ukraine as testing ground for its own military capabilities - ISW

North Korea is using the war in Ukraine as a testing ground for its own military capabilities.

Zelensky says he is ready for talks with Russia under condition of guarantees from US and Europe

President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he is ready for any format of negotiations with Russia only under the condition that American and European partners support Ukraine and provide security guarantees.

NATO Military Committee Chairman in Kyiv: Supporting Ukraine in Alliance’s political, military interest

NATO seeks to identify, together with Ukraine, the lessons of Russia’s war of aggression, weaving them into its strategy and increasing interoperability.

Umerov, NATO Military Committee Chairman identify priorities of military assistance for Ukraine

Minister of Defense of Ukraine Rustem Umerov and Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone have analyzed the dynamics of military assistance for Ukraine and identified key priorities.

Zelensky, NATO Military Committee Chairman visit defense industry enterprise

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and the NATO Military Committee Chairman, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone visited a defense industry enterprise to review the capacities and characteristics of Ukrainian long-range weapons.

CinC Syrskyi discusses troop management reform with NATO Military Committee Chairman

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, met with the Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, during his first visit to Ukraine to discuss the reform of the command and control system in the combat zone.

NATO Military Committee Chairman in Kyiv: Supporting Ukraine in Alliance’s political, military interest

NATO seeks to identify, together with Ukraine, the lessons of Russia’s war of aggression, weaving them into its strategy and increasing interoperability.

NATO Military Committee Chairman in Kyiv: Supporting Ukraine in Alliance’s political, military interest

NATO seeks to identify, together with Ukraine, the lessons of Russia’s war of aggression, weaving them into its strategy and increasing interoperability.

Zelensky: Russia increasing army by over 100,000 soldiers preparing for continued war

President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russian leader Vladimir Putin is not preparing for negotiations but rather for a prolonged war.

Zelensky: mineral resources in occupied Ukrainian territories estimated in trillions of dollars

The value of Ukraine’s mineral resources in territories currently controlled by Russia is estimated in trillions of dollars, which is why sanctions against Russia must be comprehensive.

German expert outlines alternatives to NATO membership for Ukraine

A potential model for "security guarantees" for Ukraine could be the guarantees similar to those provided by the United Kingdom and the United States to their allies.  

NATO Military Committee Chairman Giuseppe Cavo arrives in Kyiv

The chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Giuseppe Cavo Dragonet, has arrived in Kyiv.

Ukraine Latest: Weekly Digest for January 27 – February 2, 2025

Nearly 70% of everything used on Ukraine’s battlefield consists of international aid - defense official

About 70% of all weaponry s and military equipment deployed on the battlefield comes from international aid. At the same time, state defense orders are increasingly focused on domestic manufacturers. Thus, in 2024, almost two-thirds of defense contracts were signed with Ukrainian producers.

U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth to attend Ramstein meeting – Politico

New U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth plans to attend the upcoming Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting in the Ramstein format, which will take place next week in Brussels.

Kellogg says 'slim and none' chance of Ukraine getting nuclear weapons back

U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, believes the chance of Ukraine regaining nuclear weapons is "between slim and none."

Next Ramstein meeting to take place at NATO headquarters on Feb 12

The next Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting will take place at NATO headquarters on February 12, under the chairmanship of the United Kingdom.

Ukrainian, Swedish army commanders discuss frontline situation

Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi held a working meeting with General Michael Claesson, Chief of Defense of the Swedish Armed Forces, to discuss the situation along the frontline.

Ukraine’s DM discusses frontline situation with UK counterpart

Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov held a phone conversation with UK Secretary of State for Defense John Healey, discussing the situation on the front lines and Ukraine’s defense needs.

France could send peacekeepers to Ukraine but their mandate must be clarified - expert

France, along with a number of other countries, could deploy a peacekeeping force in Ukraine even without a consensus among all EU member states. However, such troops must first receive a clear mandate.

Zelensky on security guarantees: “Minsk 3” off table

President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine needs strong security guarantees, not situational agreements to which Russia will never adhere.