Ukraine Defense Ministry

Ukraine automates drone purchases to eliminate corruption

The Ministry of Defense is introducing a new automated approach to drone procurement, based on data from the battlefield, without human involvement and the risk of corruption, the officials wrote on March 10.

10 March, 01:53 PM

Russia disguises satellite antennas as tree stumps after Starlink shutdown - Photo

Russian forces have begun disguising their satellite communication antennas as tree stumps and logs after Starlink terminals were blocked, according to photos published on March 3 by the Ukrainian analytical Telegram channel Kartograf / AFU.

3 March, 03:42 PM

Russia’s terms for ceasefire include withdrawal from non-occupied areas

The Russian delegation presented “unrealistic demands” during negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 16, far exceeding anything discussed previously, Sky News reported, citing sources familiar with the talks.

16 May 2025, 04:38 PM

Zelenskyy meets with Umerov and new military chief Hnatov to discuss frontline needs

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met with Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and the newly appointed chief of Ukraine’s General Staff, Andrii Hnatov, to address urgent military priorities.

17 March 2025, 05:11 PM

Procurement agency scandal rocks Ukraine's MoD

The Ministry of Defense (MoD) simulates independent management of the Defense Procurement Agency (DPA) but continues to exercise control manually, according to Yuriy Dzhygyr, head of the DPA Supervisory Board, who was recently dismissed by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov. Dzhygyr spoke with Liga.net on Jan. 25.

26 January 2025, 03:08 PM

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