Denys Shmyhal

DM Shmyhal eyes allied forces in Ukraine after truce

Following a possible peace agreement, the U.K. and European countries should deploy troops in Ukraine to safeguard it from new Russian attacks, Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal said in an interview with The Times on Sept. 10.

11 September 2025, 05:45 PM

Shmyhal arrives in London for Ramstein-format meeting

Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal arrived in London on Sept. 9 to take part in a meeting held in the Ramstein format, he announced on Telegram.

9 September 2025, 06:58 PM

Ukraine invites New Zealand to join sea drone production partnership

Ukraine’s Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal proposed that New Zealand join maritime drone production as part of Kyiv’s search for new international defense partners, he announced via Telegram on Sept. 3.

4 September 2025, 12:31 PM

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

Next Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting to be held in London

The next meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (commonly referred to as the Ramstein format) will be held in London on Sept. 9, the German Defense Ministry announced on Aug. 25.

25 August 2025, 11:48 PM

U.S. envoy Kellogg briefed in-person on war in Ukraine

Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal met with U.S. Special Envoy Keith Kellogg in Kyiv to review the situation on the battlefield and assess Russia’s military plans, Shmyhal said in a Telegram post on Aug. 25.

25 August 2025, 09:45 PM

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

Canada ramps up support with $500M U.S. weapons purchase for Kyiv

Ottawa will allocate $500 million to purchase U.S.-made weapons for Ukraine, Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on Telegram on Aug. 25, following a meeting with his Canadian counterpart David McGuinty.

25 August 2025, 10:47 AM

Ukraine receives Swedish ASC 890 radar planes, joint defense production ahead

Sweden has delivered ASC 890 radar reconnaissance aircraft to Ukraine, Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal officially confirmed in a post on X on Aug. 24, also announcing plans for joint defense manufacturing between the two countries.

24 August 2025, 04:32 PM

Shmyhal outlines quasi-export plans for Ukraine’s arms makers

Ukraine will not permit direct arms exports but will create opportunities for manufacturers through a quasi-export model, Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal said during a government program presentation on Aug. 18, according to news outlet Liga.net.

19 August 2025, 04:02 PM

Ukraine launches serial production of Flamingo missile

Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal confirmed the serial production of the long-range Flamingo missile, following its unveiling by an AP photographer on Aug. 17.

18 August 2025, 11:17 PM

Ukraine plans 30th Ramstein meeting for September

Preparations for the 30th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (Ramstein format) in September are underway, Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal reported on X on Aug. 13.

13 August 2025, 06:43 PM

Ukraine's Rada lets young soldiers study during service

The Ukrainian parliament supported a bill expanding educational rights for 18–24-year-old contract soldiers, enabling them to study at higher education institutions without interrupting their military service, Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal reported on Telegram on July 31.

31 July 2025, 06:49 PM

Ukraine needs $6B to close weapons production gap — Denys Shmyhal

Ukraine needs $6 billion to close its weapons production gap by the end of 2025, Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal said during a Ramstein-format meeting on July 21.

22 July 2025, 02:42 AM

UK and Germany to send 220,000 Gepard shells and UAV funds to Ukraine

The United Kingdom and Germany announced a joint defense initiative to supply Ukraine with 220,000 35mm shells for Gepard air-defense systems and funding for drones, according to the countries' defense ministers at the 29th Ramstein-format meeting on July 21.

22 July 2025, 12:37 AM

Zelenskyy tasks Shmyhal, Umerov with 10-day defense agreement audit

During the official introduction of Ukraine’s new Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal on July 21, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tasked Shmyhal and National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov with conducting an audit of all defense agreements with international partners.

21 July 2025, 07:09 PM

Svyrydenko’s rise to PM met with cautious optimism

Ukrainians are responding with measured caution to the appointment of Yuliia Svyrydenko as the country’s new prime minister, citing a lack of public familiarity with her work.

18 July 2025, 11:05 AM

Ukraine’s parliament set to appoint Svyrydenko’s government

After the dismissal of Denys Shmyhal’s Cabinet on July 16, the Ukrainian parliament will vote on July 17 to appoint a new government led by Yulia Svyrydenko, the former economy minister.

17 July 2025, 10:58 AM

Zelenskyy submits Svyrydenko for PM vote in Parliament

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has submitted Yulia Svyrydenko's candidacy for a vote in Parliament as the country's new Prime Minister, MP Oleksandr Kachura from the ruling Servant of the People party announced on Telegram late on July 16.

17 July 2025, 06:38 AM

Zelenskyy formally nominates Shmyhal to lead Defense Ministry

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has asked the Ukrainian parliament (Verkhovna Rada) to confirm former PM Denys Shmyhal as the new Defense Minister, Zelenskyy announced on July 16.

16 July 2025, 08:42 PM

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