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Ukraine seeks more air defense and defense funding from partners

Ukrainian Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara discussed preparations for an upcoming meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, the Defense Ministry said on Sept. 5.

6 September, 10:39 AM

Netherlands unveils new €500 million military aid package for Ukraine

The Netherlands has approved a new defense aid package worth €500 million for Ukraine, Ukrainian Defense Ministry announced on June 17.

18 June, 08:35 AM

G7 leaders agree to tighten energy sanctions on Russia, boost Ukraine air defense

G7 leaders meeting in France on June 16 agreed to “increase pressure” on Moscow through energy sanctions, AFP reported, citing a diplomatic source.

16 June, 04:16 PM

Ukraine seeks Middle East backing after sharing Shahed drone defense expertise

Ukraine is seeking reciprocal support from Middle Eastern countries to which it is providing assistance in countering Shahed drones, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said at a briefing on March 18, NV reported.

18 March, 05:18 PM

Zelenskyy arrives in Paris, greeted by Macron at air base

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Paris on the morning of Nov. 17 for an official visit and was welcomed in person by French President Emmanuel Macron, according to a live broadcast from the scene.

17 November 2025, 12:08 PM

EU Vice-President Kallas visits Kyiv

Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas has arrived in Kyiv on a working visit, according to her Oct. 13 X post.

13 October 2025, 11:50 AM

Ukraine summons Chinese ambassador over military support for Russia

Chinese Ambassador to Ukraine Ma Shengkun was summoned to the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry over the Chinese involvement in Russia’s war against Ukraine and the participation in arms production, the Ministry wrote on April 22.

23 April 2025, 09:05 AM

Norway considers major Ukraine aid boost after White House dispute

The Norwegian government is considering a significant increase in military aid to Ukraine and expanding its own defense budget in response to recent events at the White House, Euractiv reported on March 1.

3 March 2025, 05:30 PM

Ukraine will face extreme challenges without U.S. aid — Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Without U.S. military support, Ukraine would face "very, very, very difficult" challenges both now and after the war with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told NBC News on Feb. 15.

15 February 2025, 11:55 AM

Ukraine seeks lasting security guarantees, not just foreign troops deployment - Foreign Affairs Ministry

The talks on possible deployment of foreign troops on Ukraine's territory is a part of broader security guarantees and do not yet focus on specific troop numbers, MFA's spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said at a briefing on Jan. 23.

24 January 2025, 11:30 AM

North Korea ratifies comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia

North Korea has ratified an agreement on a comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia, initially signed on June 19 in Pyongyang, the Voice of Korea reported.

12 November 2024, 08:16 AM

Australia pledges $14M to bolster Ukraine’s maritime capabilities

Canberra will donate 14 rigid-hull boats to Kyiv to support Ukraine's maritime and coastal defense capabilities against ongoing Russian aggression, the Australian Defense Ministry announced on Nov. 5.

5 November 2024, 07:50 AM

Tomahawk missile request leak shows Western hesitation in support, says Ukrainian President

The publication of classified information on Ukraine's request for Tomahawk missiles indicates that the allies are delaying decisions, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at a meeting with the heads of territorial communities and districts of Zakarpattya Oblast on Oct. 31.

31 October 2024, 02:20 PM

Impact of tax changes on military pay in Ukraine

Recent changes in the taxation system during the period of martial law have raised the military levy from 1.5% to 5%. NV explores how these changes will impact the financial support for military personnel in Ukraine.

17 October 2024, 01:14 PM

Latvia transfers CVR(T) armored vehicles to Ukraine in continued military aid efforts

Latvia’s Ministry of Defense has announced the transfer of CVR(T) tracked armored reconnaissance vehicles to Ukraine, which were previously acquired from the British Army, Delfi reported on Sep. 16.

16 September 2024, 10:45 AM

Ukraine's intel chief calls North Korean ammo supply to Russia a critical issue in ongoing war

Ukraine’s military intelligence chief, Kyrylo Budanov, has said that North Korea’s supply of ammunition to Russia is a critical issue for Ukraine. Budanov made this statement during the 20th annual YES (Yalta European Strategy) meeting in Kyiv on Sep. 14, as reported by Interfax-Ukraine.

15 September 2024, 11:35 AM

U.S. warns Iran missile transfer to Russia would sharply escalate Ukraine war

The U.S. has warned that any transfer of Iranian ballistic missiles to Russia would represent a "sharp escalation" in the war against Ukraine, Reuters reported on Saturday, Sep. 7.

7 September 2024, 06:35 PM

Latvian President calls for tougher sanctions on Russia and Belarus

Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs outlined several key steps the West should take to force Russia to seek peace with Ukraine during an interview with the Voice of America published on July 12, following the NATO summit in Washington.

13 July 2024, 12:29 PM

Ukraine to push for air defenses and strategic membership decision at NATO summit

Kyiv plans to synchronize its efforts with NATO and seek military support from the alliance at the upcoming NATO summit in Washington on July 9-11, Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Ihor Zhovkva said in an interview with NV on July 4.

6 July 2024, 01:16 PM

Ukraine downs 151 Shaheds out of 175 since early March, more air defense systems on the way — Zelenskyy

Ukraine's defense forces have downed 151 Shahed drones out of the 175 that Russia has deployed against Ukraine since the beginning of March 2024, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced during a video address on March 10.

11 March 2024, 09:10 AM

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