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.
Defense
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.
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.
US tracking enough indicators surrounding Russian military activity near Ukraine
United States Army General Mark Milley says that the activity of Russian troops near Ukraine's borders triggers a lot of concern.
Large-scale escalation by Russia possible in late Jan - Reznikov
Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov has said that Ukrainian intelligence is analyzing all scenarios for a possible large-scale invasion by Russia.
Maasikas, Reznikov discuss priority areas of cooperation
At a meeting with Head of the European Union Delegation to Ukraine Matti Maasikas, Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov welcomed the decision taken the day before at a meeting of the EU Council to allocate EUR 31 million to Ukraine under the European Peace Facility, Ukrinform reports, referring to the Defense Ministry’s press service.
Donbas update: Six ceasefire breaches by enemy forces, 1 WIA among Ukraine troops
Over the past 24 hours, on December 2, the Russian occupation forces violated the ceasefire six times, twice engaging Ukrainian forces with weapons proscribed by the Minsk Agreements.
02 December 2021
EU to allocate EUR 31M to Ukraine for defense
The Council of the European Union has decided to allocate EUR 31 million to Ukraine to strengthen its defense capabilities under the newly established European Peace Facility.
OSCE records over 270 ceasefire violations in eastern Ukraine on Dec 1
The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine has recorded 265 ceasefire violations in Donetsk region and six ceasefire violations in Luhansk region over the past 24 hours, according to daily report No. 282/2021 issued by the SMM on December 1.
Donbas update: Ukraine reports 1 KIA in Donbas warzone
Over the past 24 hours, on December 1, Ukraine reported four ceasefire violations by the Russian occupation forces, including one with the use of weapons proscribed by the Minsk agreements.
01 December 2021
Zelensky: Security and defense sector funding to exceed UAH 320B next year
President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that the funding for the security and defense sector will exceed UAH 320 billion in 2022.
FM Kuleba outlines Ukraine’s key needs in defense sphere
Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba emphasized that Ukraine has a full right to receive military technology and weapons and outlined Ukraine’s key needs in the defense sphere – missile defense systems and air defense systems.
OSCE records more than 300 ceasefire violations in eastern Ukraine over past day
The OSCE SMM recorded 139 ceasefire violations in Donetsk region and 163 ceasefire violations in Luhansk region over the past 24 hours.