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Monday, March 17

The EU is proposing a voluntary fund of €20-40B for military assistance to Ukraine be established to circumvent Hungary’s veto.

The EU is proposing a voluntary fund of €20-40B for military assistance to Ukraine be established to circumvent Hungary’s veto. The document outlining this proposal indicates that member states “are encouraged to provide military support to Ukraine in 2025 totaling at least €20B and potentially increasing to €40B based o...

Tuesday, March 11

Ukraine will receive 200% more IRIS-T air defense systems and missiles.

Ukraine will receive 200% more IRIS-T air defense systems and missiles. The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has signed a memorandum of understanding with German Diehl Defence, which produces IRIS-T systems and is “an important part of Ukraine’s air defense shie...

The NB8 countries will support Ukraine, with air defense, ammunition, and investment in the Ukrainian defense industry.

The NB8 countries will support Ukraine, with air defense, ammunition, and investment in the Ukrainian defense industry. After a meeting with defense ministers from the Nordic Baltic 8 (Norway, Iceland, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania), Defense Minister Rustem Umerov elaborated on these nations&...

Monday, February 24

The US will work to end the hot stage of the war this year.

The US will work to end the hot stage of the war this year. President Zelenskyy held a press conference at the Ukraine. Year 2025 forum. Here are the main points: The summit will take place in Kyiv on February 24 and a future meeting will be held in Europe: Th...

Friday, February 14

Kyiv calls the latest Ramstein a productive meeting; Ukrainian air defense will receive a boost.

Kyiv calls the latest Ramstein a productive meeting; Ukrainian air defense will receive a boost. Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said that during the most recent Ramstein meeting, the allies confirmed continued military assistance to Ukraine and new powerful weapons packages for the Ukra...

Tuesday, January 21

Ukraine has learned to intercept a new Russian Shahed model and is creating a missile to counter the Oreshnik.

Ukraine has learned to intercept a new Russian Shahed model and is creating a missile to counter the Oreshnik. Ukrainian air defense systems recently intercepted a new type of Shahed drone marked with a “Ъ.” Russia is believed to have introduced its fourth series of Iranian-designed drones and achi...

Friday, December 20

Zelensky met in Brussels with Rutte and Macron: What was discussed?

Zelensky met in Brussels with Rutte and Macron: What was discussed? President Zelenskyy and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met in Brussels to discuss achieving a unified European position on the issue of Ukraine’s support. The parties discussed the provision ...

Tuesday, December 17

Europe has delivered just over 50% of the aid it promised to Ukraine.

Europe has delivered just over 50% of the aid it promised to Ukraine. According to columnist Mark Champion, from the beginning of the Russian invasion in February 2022 to the end of October 2024, Europe has pledged €241B in support of Ukraine, while the US promised €119...

Tuesday, December 10

Russia increased the intensity of its air strikes on Ukraine by 300% in the fall.

Russia increased the intensity of its air strikes on Ukraine by 300% in the fall. Russia launched more than 6,000 drones and missiles into Ukraine in the fall, 200% more than in the previous three months and 300% more than in the fall of 2023. Over the past six months, an average o...

Wednesday, December 4

Ukraine needs air defense systems to protect 20 facilities; the UN discusses protection of the Ukrainian energy sector.

Ukraine needs air defense systems to protect 20 facilities; the UN discusses protection of the Ukrainian energy sector. President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine needs additional air defense systems to protect 20 more special facilities from Russian air attack. Meanwhile, on December 2 the UN discussed the problems of prot...

Monday, December 2

After the latest massive Russian attack on Ukraine’s energy system, Biden promises further support; Ukraine faces long power outages during winter.

After the latest massive Russian attack on Ukraine’s energy system, Biden promises further support; Ukraine faces long power outages during winter. US President Joe Biden, after the Russian air attack on November 28, made a statement promising further support for Ukrainians. “This attack is outrageous and serves as another reminder of the u...

Friday, November 15

The European Commission has approved €300M in financing for five defense projects.

The European Commission has approved €300M in financing for five defense projects. The European Commission approved funding for five defense projects, each of which will receive €60M. Most of the projects also include purchasing defense products for Ukraine, particularly air defense...

Thursday, November 14

The US sent Ukraine 67% of the promised air defense equipment and 83% of promised ammunition, and more than $9B for military aid remains.

The US sent Ukraine 67% of the promised air defense equipment and 83% of promised ammunition, and more than $9B for military aid remains. Pentagon spokesman Pat Ryder stated that after the US Congress approved additional funding and by mid-October, the US had delivered 83% of critical ammunition to Ukraine, including 155 mm artillery sh...

Wednesday, November 6

Issues related to the interception of missiles over Ukraine may be discussed next week at the NATO ministerial meeting,

Issues related to the interception of missiles over Ukraine may be discussed next week at the NATO ministerial meeting, the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland, Radoslaw Sikorski, said. “This discussion is about where the right to self-defense begins and where it ends. Do we have the right to shoot ...

Friday, November 1

Congress calls on Biden to allow Poland to shoot down Russian missiles over Ukraine.

Congress calls on Biden to allow Poland to shoot down Russian missiles over Ukraine. The bipartisan leaders of the US Helsinki Commission are calling on President Biden to allow Poland to expand its air defenses in the skies over Ukraine, helping shoot down Russian missiles in self-de...

Thursday, July 25

DTEK names four critical factors for getting through the winter and its plans to restore up to 70% of Ukraine’s damaged generation capacity.

DTEK names four critical factors for getting through the winter and its plans to restore up to 70% of Ukraine’s damaged generation capacity. To get through the next winter, it is necessary to have sufficient air defenses, restore a significant amount of generation, increase electricity import capacity (from 1.7 GW to 2.2 GW or even 2.7 GW)...

Thursday, July 11

Ukraine will receive air defense systems worth $1B from NATO countries.

Ukraine will receive air defense systems worth $1B from NATO countries. During the NATO Summit in Washington, Ukraine’s allies announced a $1B aid package designed to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense. The US, Germany, and Romania will transfer additional strategic P...

Wednesday, July 3

More air defense for Ukraine: The Pentagon announces a new package of military aid for Ukraine worth $2.3B.

More air defense for Ukraine: The Pentagon announces a new package of military aid for Ukraine worth $2.3B. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said his country will soon provide a new $2.3B defense aid package for Ukraine that will include anti-tank weapons, Patriot missiles, and other air defense system mun...

Wednesday, May 22

Germany believes in Ukraine’s victory and has already collected almost €1B to strengthen its air defense.

Germany believes in Ukraine’s victory and has already collected almost €1B to strengthen its air defense. During a visit to Kyiv on May 21, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said: “Our support is based on a deep belief that Ukraine will win this war. Germany, along with many other countries ...

Tuesday, May 21

Kyiv is hoping to receive Patriot air defense systems and permission to strike targets in Russia using US weapons.

Kyiv is hoping to receive Patriot air defense systems and permission to strike targets in Russia using US weapons. Ukraine’s ambassador to the US, Oksana Markarova, hopes for “bold decisions” from the US in anticipation of receiving the much-needed Patriot air defense system to protect Ukraine fr...

Monday, May 20

Britain will provide Ukraine with 100 missiles for air defense during May, and Germany will increase its military aid funding by €3.8B.

Britain will provide Ukraine with 100 missiles for air defense during May, and Germany will increase its military aid funding by €3.8B. British Defense Minister Grant Shapps said that Ukraine will receive 100 missiles from Britain for air defense in May. “Warm words are not enough. Every state that values its freedom should in...

Friday, May 17

Denmark provides Ukraine with €750M in military aid for air defense, artillery, investments in military defense, and the transfer of F16s.

Denmark provides Ukraine with €750M in military aid for air defense, artillery, investments in military defense, and the transfer of F16s. The Danish government provided Ukraine with a DKK 5.6B (€750M) military aid package, with half of this amount used to strengthen Ukrainian air defense. This support from Denmark also includes maintena...

Wednesday, May 15

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Kyiv on May 14 to demonstrate US solidarity with Ukraine,

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Kyiv on May 14 to demonstrate US solidarity with Ukraine, which continues to suffer under massive Russian shelling. During a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Antony Blinken discussed Kharkiv’s need for air defense systems and new military ai...

Monday, April 29

Australia will support Ukraine’s defense capability with a $100M aid package.

Australia will support Ukraine’s defense capability with a $100M aid package. During a press conference in Lviv with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles announced a new $100M aid package aimed at repelling Russian airstrikes and he...

Results of Ramstein: Ukraine’s allies will repair Leopard tanks, invest in the production of drones in Ukraine, and provide more ammunition.

Results of Ramstein: Ukraine’s allies will repair Leopard tanks, invest in the production of drones in Ukraine, and provide more ammunition. After the meeting of the Contact Group on the Defense of Ukraine on April 26, Denmark announced an increase in support of more than $631.2M in 2024. In turn, Norway allocated $13.7M on Ukraine’s behal...

Wednesday, April 24

EU support may fade against the backdrop of US aid to Ukraine.

EU support may fade against the backdrop of US aid to Ukraine. European diplomats believe renewed support from Washington risks weakening the EU’s urgency to provide aid, particularly in strengthening Ukraine’s air defense system. So far, only a few EU coun...

Europe persuades Greece to hand over Patriot systems to Ukraine, and Poland promises support with other types of weapons.

Europe persuades Greece to hand over Patriot systems to Ukraine, and Poland promises support with other types of weapons. Sources in the Greek government said that, after pressure from European leaders, Greece apparently agreed to give Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine for monetary compensation and under US “g...

Tuesday, April 23

Norway joins the air defense system initiative, Sweden assumes the provision of Patriot systems, and Germany promises urgent delivery.

Norway joins the air defense system initiative, Sweden assumes the provision of Patriot systems, and Germany promises urgent delivery. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said that his country will contribute financially to the initiative that provides Ukraine with additional air defense systems. He clarified that for this cont...

Monday, April 22

The G7 and NATO promise to strengthen Ukrainian air defense, Scholz is convinced that NATO will provide seven more Patriots.

The G7 and NATO promise to strengthen Ukrainian air defense, Scholz is convinced that NATO will provide seven more Patriots. A joint communique from the heads of foreign affairs of the G7 countries and the head of the EU diplomacy states: “We are increasing our defense and security assistance to Ukraine and increasing...

Friday, April 19

Germany asks its partners to transfer more anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine, and Zelenskyy does not rule out attacks on nuclear power plants.

Germany asks its partners to transfer more anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine, and Zelenskyy does not rule out attacks on nuclear power plants. The German government has launched an initiative to find additional means of air defense that can be transferred to Ukraine. The heads of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Defense, A...

The call for the urgent transfer of air defense equipment to Ukraine rises from the EU summit; IRIS-T and Patriot systems will be shipped to Ukraine soon.

The call for the urgent transfer of air defense equipment to Ukraine rises from the EU summit; IRIS-T and Patriot systems will be shipped to Ukraine soon. The gathered EU leaders pleaded for the provision of additional air defense equipment for Ukraine and called on member states to accelerate the delivery of all necessary military aid, including artill...

Monday, April 15

Germany is handing over urgently needed Patriot systems to Ukraine, Norway is preparing 22 F-16 fighter jets, and Britain is considering testing laser weapons in Ukraine.

Germany is handing over urgently needed Patriot systems to Ukraine, Norway is preparing 22 F-16 fighter jets, and Britain is considering testing laser weapons in Ukraine. Germany announced the urgent transfer of one additional Patriot air defense system to Ukraine. In addition, Norway received permission from the US to transfer 22 F-16 aircraft to Ukraine, along with t...

Friday, April 12

Russia is destroying Ukraine’s power generation to prepare its path for a future offensive.

Russia is destroying Ukraine’s power generation to prepare its path for a future offensive. This recent focus is intended not only to destroy civilian infrastructure but also to exhaust Ukrainian air defenses. According to the WSJ, by the beginning of summer the situation with Ukraine’s air ...

Thursday, April 11

The US approves the emergency sale of Hawk air defense systems equipment to Ukraine for $138M.

The US approves the emergency sale of Hawk air defense systems equipment to Ukraine for $138M. On April 9, the US State Department authorized the emergency sale of $138M worth of military products to Ukraine to maintain and repair Hawk air defense systems to help defend against attacks by Russi...

Wednesday, April 10

Britain and France seek to deprive Russia of victory and discuss increasing the supply of ammunition and drones to Ukraine.

Britain and France seek to deprive Russia of victory and discuss increasing the supply of ammunition and drones to Ukraine. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed over the phone priorities for the coming months, including increasing the supply of ammunition, drones, and air defens...

Friday, April 5

Europe and the US have intensified efforts to find Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine.

Europe and the US have intensified efforts to find Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine. The heads of diplomacy from Ukraine and the EU discussed military support for Ukraine. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba, said: “I am grateful to Josep Borrell for his wi...

Monday, March 25

Rotorcraft, drones, ammunition, and air defense: Allies continue to support Ukraine.

Rotorcraft, drones, ammunition, and air defense: Allies continue to support Ukraine. A new £60M military aid package from the UK-led International Fund for Ukraine includes new reconnaissance drones to support the armed forces. The package will also include £20M for the supply of air ...

Friday, February 16

One million drones and increased supply of shells: the results of the 19th Ramstein.

One million drones and increased supply of shells: the results of the 19th Ramstein. The UK has announced that it is transferring thousands of drones to Ukraine as part of its £200M ($251M) package. In addition, the Netherlands, Germany, and Estonia joined the drone coalition, which a...

Wednesday, December 20

Ukraine priotitizes restoring shipping in the Black Sea to pre-war levels and asks for new air defense systems to increase its exports.

Ukraine priotitizes restoring shipping in the Black Sea to pre-war levels and asks for new air defense systems to increase its exports. Ukraine’s Black Sea grain corridor is performing better than expected, but stronger air defenses are needed to quicken ship loading and improve port protection, said Infrastructure Minister Olek...

Monday, December 4

Allies are working to increase the protection of the Ukrainian energy system, while Germany is promoting investment in Ukrainian energy.

Allies are working to increase the protection of the Ukrainian energy system, while Germany is promoting investment in Ukrainian energy. NSC representative John Kirby said that the US and its allies are working in three directions to help Ukraine protect its energy infrastructure from Russian attacks. First, the US is strengthening Ukr...

Friday, October 27

The US provides a new aid package for Ukraine worth $150M, and an additional $120M will come from the UK and other allies for air defense.

The US provides a new aid package for Ukraine worth $150M, and an additional $120M will come from the UK and other allies for air defense. The new US package will include additional GMLRS missiles for the high-mobility artillery missile systems (HIMARS), ammunition for the advanced anti-aircraft missile system (NASAMS), TOW anti-tank mis...

Ukraine suspended the new grain corridor’s operations due to threat from the Russian Federation, but businesses are strengthening the Odesa region’s air defense.

Ukraine suspended the new grain corridor’s operations due to threat from the Russian Federation, but businesses are strengthening the Odesa region’s air defense. On October 26, Ukraine suspended use of the new Black Sea grain corridor due to a threat from Russian military aircraft. It is reported that a de facto suspension has been in effect for the past two d...

Friday, October 6

Ukraine will manufacture howitzers with a British license and air defense systems with the US.

Ukraine will manufacture howitzers with a British license and air defense systems with the US. As the Minister of Strategic Industry Oleksandr Kamyshin noted, Ukraine will manufacture howitzers under the license of a British company next year. In addition, Ukraine has started working on a joint...

Friday, September 29

During a visit to Kyiv, Stoltenberg promised Ukraine additional air defense systems.

During a visit to Kyiv, Stoltenberg promised Ukraine additional air defense systems. The Secretary General of NATO promised to help Ukraine with the supply of additional air defense systems to close Ukrainian skies from Russian attacks on critical infrastructure, said President Zelens...

Monday, July 24

Russia has attacked Odesa for the third time in a week and destroyed an iconic cathedral protected by UNESCO.

Russia has attacked Odesa for the third time in a week and destroyed an iconic cathedral protected by UNESCO. At least 25 architectural monuments in the Ukrainian port city of Odesa have been damaged by Russian missiles overnight. The most famous church in Odesa is an Orthodox cathedral known as the Transfigu...

Friday, June 16

Results of the 13th Ramstein: Ukraine will receive new air defense systems, military support, and guarantees to create a “collation of fighters”.

Results of the 13th Ramstein: Ukraine will receive new air defense systems, military support, and guarantees to create a “collation of fighters”. The Ministries of Defense of Denmark, the Netherlands, the UK, and the US have announced that they are working to supply Ukraine with urgently needed air defense equipment, including anti-aircraft mis...

Friday, October 14

Zelenskyy asks for more air defense systems in response to increased Russian attacks.

Zelenskyy asks for more air defense systems in response to increased Russian attacks. As deadly Russian airstrikes increased significantly in Ukraine since Monday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reiterated his plea for more air defense capabilities, saying Kyiv has only about 10% of wh...

Wednesday, October 12

The United States will speed up the delivery of air defense systems to Ukraine.

The United States will speed up the delivery of air defense systems to Ukraine. The US is expediting delivery of two National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) to Ukraine as quickly as possible, the White House said Tuesday. The joint US-Norwegian systems will hel...

Monday, September 26

Zelenskyy explains how the supply of air defenses will launch the Ukrainian economy.

Zelenskyy explains how the supply of air defenses will launch the Ukrainian economy. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on countries that have or are producing air defense systems to help Ukraine secure its skies and enable the Ukrainian economy to operate. As the president expl...

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