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UK to finance production of air defense, long-range weapons in Ukraine, Umerov says

The U.K. will finance the production of air defense systems and long-range weapons in Ukraine, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said on Jan. 13 following a meeting with U.K. Defense Secretary John Healey in London. "The U.K. has already invested in the production of our weapons, and this collaboration continues — specifically, funding will be directed […]

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January 13, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: US announces $425 million in security aid for Ukraine, Zelensky says package includes long-range weapons

Key developments on Oct. 16: US announces $425 million in security aid for Ukraine, Zelensky says package includes long-range weapons Zelensky unveils Ukraine's victory plan, says it's doable but 'depends on our partners' Australia to give Ukraine almost 50 US-made Abrams tanks Ukraine reportedly reclaims territory in north of Kharkiv Oblast, almost entire Russian regiment […]

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October 16, 2024

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Ukraine can produce nuclear weapons but its political costs would be too high, analysts say

With the looming risk that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump may pull the plug on Washington's support for Ukraine, Kyiv has flirted with the option of nuclear deterrence. The prospect of such a scenario was raised weeks earlier when President Volodymyr Zelensky in October said he had told Trump during a September meeting in New York […]

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November 6, 2024

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Russia used chemical weapons 434 times in December, Ukraine's General Staff says

Russian forces used chemical weapons on the battlefield 434 times in December 2024, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces reported on Jan. 18. Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine's radiation, chemical, and biological intelligence units have been monitoring and recording the use of hazardous chemicals in attacks. The military has recorded 5,389 […]

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January 18, 2025

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US announces $425 million in security aid for Ukraine, Zelensky says package includes long-range weapons

U.S. President Joe Biden announced $425 million in new security assistance for Ukraine during a phone call with President Volodymyr Zelensky on Oct. 16. Biden and Zelensky spoke on the phone after the U.S. president canceled foreign trips to handle the consequences of repeated hurricanes at home. The new package will consist of "additional air […]

Ukraine

October 16, 2024

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Ukraine's 2025 budget includes $1.3 billion for weapons production, minister says

Ukraine's budget for 2025 envisages Hr 55 billion ($1.3 billion) for weapons production, Strategic Industries Minister Herman Smetanin said on Nov. 12. Ukraine began actively developing its defense production after Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022. Some Hr 54.55 billion ($1.3 billion) will be directly allocated for the development and implementation of new technologies, and […]

Ukraine

November 12, 2024

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Dnipropetrovsk firm helped Russia build nuclear weapons labs, SBU says

A building materials company in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast sent metal products to the Russian Federation that were used to build nuclear weapons laboratories, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) said on Jan. 18, following an investigation into the firm. The announcement coincides with multiple reports from Ukrainian law enforcement agencies on Jan. 18 exposing alleged instances […]

Ukraine

January 18, 2025

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Zelensky says he told Trump that either Ukraine will join NATO or pursue nuclear weapons

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Oct. 17 that he told Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump in their meeting in September that Ukraine needs to be part of NATO, or it would pursue nuclear capabilities to protect itself. Zelensky was speaking from Brussels, where he presented his victory plan to EU leaders. "Either Ukraine will have […]

Ukraine

October 17, 2024

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Umerov-led delegation arrives in South Korea seeking weapons, military aid, media reports

A Ukrainian delegation led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov arrived in South Korea on Nov. 27, with the aim of requesting military aid from Seoul, several media outlets reported. The delegation is expected to meet with President Yoon Suk Yeol as early as Wednesday, according to the Korean Times, citing several sources close to the […]

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November 27, 2024

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Israel proposes sending seized Russian weapons in Lebanon to Ukraine, deputy FM says

Israel's Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel proposed transferring Russian weapons seized by Israel in Lebanon to Ukraine during a Jan. 21 meeting with Ukrainian Ambassador Yevhen Korniychuk, Ukraine's embassy reported. The initiative follows Israel's September 2024 ground invasion of southern Lebanon as part of its campaign against the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah. The discussion also […]

Ukraine

January 21, 2025

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Ukraine war latest: Zelensky says he told Trump that either Ukraine will join NATO or pursue nuclear weapons

Key developments on Oct. 17: Zelensky says he told Trump that either Ukraine will join NATO or pursue nuclear weapons Zelensky walks back earlier comments on Ukraine's possible plan to obtain nuclear weapons 'First step to World War' — North Korea preparing 10,000 soldiers to join Russia's war, Zelensky confirms Getting out of 'protracted' war […]

Ukraine

October 17, 2024

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Russia withdraws ships, weapons from Syria, Ukrainian intelligence reports

Russia has begun withdrawing its naval and military assets from Syria amid the collapse of Syria President Bashar al-Assad's regime, Ukraine's military intelligence agency (HUR) said in a post on Telegram on Dec. 8. The withdrawal comes as rebels advancing from Damascus push toward Syria's coastal provinces, including Latakia, Hama and Tartus, where Russian military […]

Ukraine

December 8, 2024

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