Russia trying to minimize presence of OSCE mission in Donbas - EU
The European Union is concerned troubled by Russia's actions to minimize the presence of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission in the non-government-controlled areas of Ukraine.
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10 December 2021
Russia de facto admits to running administrations in occupied Donbas - Ukraine at OSCE
By accepting the leaders of the armed groups operating in the occupied areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions to the ranks of the Kremlin's United Russia party, Moscow has in fact acknowledged that the said areas are run by its occupation administrations.
Sixty-five Ukrainian service members killed in the east this year
As a result of shelling by Russian-occupation forces from January 1 to December 2, 2021, 65 service members were killed in eastern Ukraine, including 29 from sniper bullets.
Donbas update: Invaders breach truce six times, wounding two Ukrainian soldiers Dec 9
Over the past 24 hours, on December 9, Ukraine’s military reported six ceasefire violations by the Russian occupation forces, three of which involved weapons proscribed by the Minsk agreements.
Russia rejects Ukraine's TCG initiatives on truce and prisoner exchange
At the meetings of the working groups of the Trilateral Contact Group (TCG), the Ukrainian side put forward three key initiatives, but Russia rejected them under contrived pretexts.
09 December 2021
Britain to help Ukraine combat illegal migration
The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its readiness to help the Ukrainian Interior Ministry combat illegal migration, the ministry's press service has reported.
Donbas update: Invaders attack six times on Dec 8
Over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian military reported six ceasefire violations by the Russian occupation forces in eastern Ukraine.
08 December 2021
OSCE SMM records 620 ceasefire violations over past day
The OSCE SMM recorded 442 ceasefire violations in Donetsk region 178 ceasefire violations in Luhansk region over the past 24 hours.
Occupiers violate ceasefire in eastern Ukraine six times
Over the past day, December 7, Russian-occupation troops violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine six times, including one attack with the use of the weapons banned under the Minsk agreements.
07 December 2021
Preventing migration crisis: Ukrainian border guards hold drill near Belarus border
In Rivne region, as part of a special border operation Polissia, security forces trained to prevent migrants.
Reznikov on potential Russian invasion of Ukraine: I don't believe Russia will win
Ukraine's defense minister, Oleksiy Reznikov, has said he does not believe that Russia could win if it decides to invade Ukraine.
Tanks, artillery, IFVs, sniper duos: invaders strengthening positions near contact line
The command of the Russian occupation forces is increasing the number of heavy weaponry and sniper duos near the line of contact, as well as holding drills to train mercenaries.
Pentagon: Russia continues to build up troops near Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin met with U.S. defense officials on Monday, December 6, to discuss Russia's military build-up near Ukraine.
Occupiers violate ceasefire in eastern Ukraine five times
Over the past day, December 6, Russian-occupation troops violated ceasefire in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) area in eastern Ukraine five times, including two attacks with the use of the weapons banned under the Minsk agreements.
06 December 2021
Zelensky visits front line in eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has visited the frontline positions of the Ukrainian army in the area of the Joint Forces Operation and congratulated the military on Ukraine's Armed Forces Day, the President's Office has reported.
Turkey comments on agreement on combat drone supplies to Ukraine
Ukraine–Turkey agreements on the supply of combat drones are not related to rising tensions in eastern Ukraine.
Reznikov: Strong army is one of most powerful diplomatic arguments
A strong army is one of the most powerful diplomatic arguments in the peace process.
Number of Russian troops near Ukraine may grow to 175,000 - Reznikov
The number of Russian troops near the Ukrainian border may grow to 175,000, according to Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov.
‘Not to inflame situation’: Canada won’t send additional instructors to Ukraine
Canada is not going to increase its military contingent in Ukraine so as not to irritate Russia.
Donbas update: Invaders engage Ukraine troops with grenade launchers, heavy machine guns
Over the past 24 hours, on December 5, Ukrainian troops reported a ceasefire violation by the Russian occupation forces near the settlement of Novoselivka.
04 December 2021
Turkey ready to sell at least 20 armed drones to Ukraine - Bloomberg
Turkey is preparing to sell at least 20 Bayraktar drones to Ukraine, according to Bloomberg.
Ukrainian, Canadian officials discuss defense cooperation
Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov has met with Chief of the Defense Staff of the Canadian Armed Forces, General Wayne Eyre, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry has reported.
U.S. media release new data on Russia's probable attack on Ukraine
U.S. intelligence officials determined that Russian planning is underway for a possible military offensive against Ukraine that could begin as soon as early 2022, according to Associated Press.
Ukrainian soldier wounded amid six ceasefire violations on Dec 3
Russian occupation forces violated the ceasefire in eastern Ukraine six times on December 3, using weapons proscribed by the Minsk agreements three times, the press center of the Joint Forces Operation headquarters has said on Facebook.
03 December 2021
Ukraine’s Defense Ministry plans to establish analogue of NATO Support and Procurement Agency
One of the priorities of the Ministry of Defense is to build an effective procurement system. To do this, the Ministry of Defense will create a new structure.
Reznikov: Total inventory of entire defense sector scheduled for 2022
The Defense Ministry of Ukraine plans to introduce an electronic resource management system and to conduct inventories of the entire defense sector in 2022.
Ukraine’s defense chief says setting up cyber forces to become essential
The Ministry of Defense, together with the General Staff of the Armed Forces, is working out the structure of Ukraine’s future cyber forces and preparing a relevant bill to establish them.
Minister Reznikov, Ambassador Güldere discuss development of Ukraine–Turkey cooperation
Minister of Defense of Ukraine Oleksiy Reznikov and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Turkey to Ukraine Yağmur Ahmet Güldere discussed the implementation of joint defense projects.
Next year’s defense budget to become largest-ever - minister
In 2022, the budget of the Ministry of Defense will be the largest in the history of independent Ukraine.
Defense Ministry to gain new structure, work on eight tracks - Reznikov
The Ministry of Defense should become an effective civilian authority that formulates policies, as well as runs military, political and administrative management of the Armed Forces, as well as ensures civil and democratic control.