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Polish defense minister slams critics of transferring Patriot missiles to Ukraine

Military assistance to Ukraine is a matter of national interest, and the decision to transfer Patriot missiles to Kyiv is the right one, Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz stated, TVN24 reported on July 10.

10 July, 01:15 PM

Bulgaria to no longer send weapons to Ukraine, defense minister says

Bulgaria will no longer supply weapons to Ukraine, Bulgarian Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said at a news conference on June 9, arguing that Russia’s war against Ukraine will not be resolved on the battlefield, according to the Sofia Globe.

9 June, 07:25 PM

France to provide backup radar for Ukraine's air defense

France will temporarily supply Ukraine with an additional radar for the SAMP/T air-defense system while one of the existing radars is being repaired, French DM Catherine Vautrin said at a briefing in Kyiv, Ukrinform wrote on 8.

9 February, 11:00 AM

Finland: Russia gearing up for ‘second phase’ of aggression

Russia is building up its military capabilities near the European Union’s borders and preparing for a potential “second phase” of aggression, Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen said at the NATO North Atlantic Council at Defense Ministers meeting in Brussels on Oct. 15.

16 October 2025, 09:17 AM

Warsaw: Russia bears responsibility for house destruction near Lublin

Moscow bears ultimate responsibility for the destruction of a house near Lublin on Sep. 10, Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said during his Sep. 18 visit to Kyiv, according to a PAP report.

19 September 2025, 11:23 AM

UK Defense Secretary John Healey arrives in Ukraine

UK Secretary of State for Defence John Healey arrived in Ukraine for an official visit, Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal wrote on Sept. 3.

3 September 2025, 11:15 AM

Ukraine and Lithuania to co-produce long-range drones

Ukraine and Lithuania will jointly manufacture defense products to strengthen both countries’ security, Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal wrote on Telegram on Aug. 25.

25 August 2025, 12:51 PM

Poland urges Zelenskyy’s participation in Trump–Putin talks

Inviting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin meeting will be the optimal solution, Poland's Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said, PAP outlet wrote on Aug. 10.

11 August 2025, 12:10 PM

Umerov named Ukraine’s Security and Defense Council chief

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appointed Rustem Umerov as Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC), according to decree No. 496/2025, posted on the president's website on July 18.

18 July 2025, 11:32 AM

Norway to provide Ukraine with $7 billion in aid by end of 2025

Norway will deliver $7 billion in security assistance to Ukraine by the end of 2025, Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said

6 June 2025, 02:12 AM

Clean hands, dirty war - Shoigu’s real victory

While Russia continues to rain shells, drones, and missiles on Ukrainian cities and send hundreds of thousands of its troops into a brutal war, the former Defense Minister and current Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu is celebrating what he considers his greatest military “achievements”: showers and underwear change.

23 May 2025, 02:10 PM

Belgian delegation visits Kyiv with message of enduring support

Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever, Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot, and Defense Minister Theo Francken arrived in Kyiv, De Standaard news agency wrote on April 8.

8 April 2025, 12:32 PM

Military personnel to gain access to higher education while serving — Defense Minister Umerov

Ukrainian servicemen will be able to pursue higher education while continuing their service, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced on March 18.

18 March 2025, 06:00 PM

Poland ramps up militarization of civilian airports

Polish civilian airports are being adapted for military use, the country’s Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz told Polskie Radio on Feb. 25.

26 February 2025, 09:52 AM

Finland rules out reopening border with Russia

Finland ruled out the possibility of reopening the country’s border with Russia anytime soon, as this idea seems unrealistic under nowadays circumstances, Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen said, Yle media outlet reported on Feb. 23.

24 February 2025, 09:44 AM

France, Estonia convene EU defense ministers to discuss Ukraine

France and Estonia will hold an emergency meeting on Monday, Feb. 24, gathering defense ministers of European countries to discuss their joint policy on Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on Feb. 21.

22 February 2025, 02:04 AM

Poland: Spend big to keep U.S. close, Russia out

Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz called for increased defense spending in Europe to "maintain the American presence" and keep Russian troops away, Politico wrote on Feb. 5.

5 February 2025, 12:05 PM

Slovak Defense Minister suggests Ukraine cede territory for peace

Ukraine will have to give up part of its territory, Slovak Defense Minister Robert Kaliňák told TA3 TV channel on Dec. 29, citing the “reality on the ground” and the country’s longest border with Russia.

30 December 2024, 09:53 AM

NATO must prepare for potential Russian attack by 2030 - German Defense Minister

Russia might attempt to invade NATO territory in the coming years to test the Alliance's unity, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said, DW broadcaster reported on Dec. 22.

23 December 2024, 08:33 AM

UK boosts support for Ukraine with $286 million package

The United Kingdom is preparing a new military aid package for Ukraine worth 225 million pounds ($286 million), Reuters reported on Dec. 19.

19 December 2024, 07:59 AM

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