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Defense minister confirms more weapons pledges, arms production after foreign visit

A meeting with Western defense partners yielded "concrete results" for Ukraine,  Defense Minister Rustem Umerov reported on Oct. 13. Umerov visited counterparts from France, the U.K., Italy, and Germany as part of a delegation headed by President Volodymyr Zelensky. "(A)ll four countries confirmed that investments in Ukraine's industrial-defense complex will grow," Umerov said via Telegram. […]

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October 13, 2024

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Netherlands hands over 3 Patriot air defense launchers to Ukraine

The Netherlands delivered three new Patriot air defense launchers to Ukraine, Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans announced on Nov. 28. "This saves lives and protects vital infrastructure. It is and remains in our common interest to stop Russian aggression," Brekelmans said on social media. Kyiv has been calling on its partners to provide additional air […]

Ukraine

November 28, 2024

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Zelensky denies potential dismissal of defense minister, head of military intelligence

President Volodymyr Zelensky on Oct. 21 denied rumors regarding the possible resignation of military intelligence head Kyrylo Budanov and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov. "I wasn't going to do that. I was not going to replace Budanov. This information was circulating, yes. There was no such question about Umerov either," Zelensky said during a meeting with […]

Ukraine

October 22, 2024

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Defense minister outlines military, financial plans for 2025 with Baltic, Nordic Allies

Defense Minister Serhii Boiev held talks with representatives of the foreign ministries of Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Finland, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, and Sweden to outline plans for military and financial assistance to Ukraine in 2025, the Defense Ministry reported on its website on Nov. 14. During the meeting, the parties reviewed the results of this year's […]

Ukraine

December 14, 2024

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Europe won't be able to finance Ukraine's defense without US support, Orban says

Europe will not be able to finance Ukraine's defense against Russia's full-scale invasion without U.S. support, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Nov. 8. "The Americans are going to get out of this war," Orban said in comments reported by Bloomberg. Donald Trump's Nov. 5 electoral victory has triggered fears that U.S. aid to […]

Ukraine

November 8, 2024

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Estonia considering buying defense equipment from Ukraine, official says

Estonia is considering the possibility of purchasing defense supplies from Ukraine, Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur said on Oct. 13, according to local media. Ukraine's martial law prohibits the export of defense equipment, but Pevkur said it might be possible to circumvent these restrictions if both countries came to a mutually beneficial agreement. An agreement […]

Ukraine

October 13, 2024

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Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov arrives in North Korea for official visit

Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov arrived in Pyongyang for an official visit on Nov. 29, amid deepening military cooperation between Russia and North Korea. After arriving in Pyongyang, Belousov was greeted by his North Korean counterpart No Kwang-chol, and members of North Korea's military, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. Belousov will participate in meetings […]

Ukraine

November 29, 2024

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North Korean troops are in Russia, US defense secretary confirms

There is evidence that North Korean troops are in Russia, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in Rome on Oct. 23, Reuters reported. Austin's comment comes as the first public confirmation by the U.S. of previous statements by Ukraine and South Korea. The two nations say Russia is planning to involve thousands of North Korean […]

Ukraine

October 23, 2024

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Norway to provide $242 million for Ukrainian naval defense against Russian Black Sea threats

Norway will allocate 2.7 billion Norwegian kroner ($242 million) to bolster Ukraine’s navy and help it deter Russian threats in the Black Sea, the country’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere announced on Dec. 16. "It is essential to protect the Ukrainian population and Ukrainian infrastructure from attacks by Russia’s Black Sea Fleet… (and to) protect […]

Ukraine

December 16, 2024

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NATO to expand military forces and air defense due to increased threats, Die Welt reports

NATO has been advised to significantly bolster its defense capabilities, as outlined in a report by German newspaper Die Welt. This includes increasing the number of combat brigades from 82 to 131 and creating new corps and divisions, raising their number from 24 to 38, to meet the minimum defense requirements. Additionally, NATO must rebuild […]

Ukraine

October 6, 2024

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Russian casualties reached record high in October, UK defense minister says

Russian forces in Ukraine suffered their deadliest month since the start of the full-scale invasion, the U.K.'s defense minister said in an interview published Nov. 8. Speaking to The Telegraph, John Healey said that Moscow's troops suffered 41,980 killed and wounded during October, according to British defense intelligence figures. This works out at an average […]

Ukraine

November 9, 2024

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Losing independence is worse than spending a few extra percentage points on defense, Estonian defense minister says

Estonia has emerged as a staunch advocate for Ukraine in its fight against Russia, pushing its NATO allies to step up military aid and make long-term commitments to Kyiv’s defense. Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur has been at the forefront of this effort, urging Kyiv's partners not merely to help Ukraine fight on, but also […]

Ukraine

October 14, 2024

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