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HUR details Russian Polyus Institute behind high-tech weapons development

Ukraine's military intelligence agency identified Russia's M. Stelmakh Polyus Research Institute as a key developer of high-tech weapons and a legitimate military target, releasing detailed material on the enterprise's structure on July 1.

1 July, 08:27 PM

Conventional defense of Belarus impossible as Russia stripped it of weapons, Ukrainian diplomat says

It is impossible to defend Belarus using conventional means because Russia has removed all weapons and ammunition from the country during the full-scale invasion, Ukrainian diplomat and ambassador Roman Bezsmertnyi said in an interview with Radio NV on June 30.

1 July, 04:22 PM

Ukraine secures new pledges for PURL weapons program

Ukraine secured new partner commitments and unlocked an additional funding source for the PURL program, which supports the purchase of U.S. weapons for Kyiv, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha told Ukrinform during a NATO foreign ministers’ meeting in Helsingborg, Sweden.

23 May, 01:39 PM

Norway allocates $302 million for U.S. weapons for Ukraine

The government of Norway announced 2.8 billion kroner ($302.8 million) in funding for Ukraine through a mechanism for purchasing U.S. weapons for Kyiv, according to a government statement on May 6.

6 May, 05:06 PM

Zelenskyy outlines how €90B reparations credit will fund army, aid and weapons production

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the country expects to unlock €90 billion in funding aimed primarily at social support, strengthening the military and boosting weapons production, he told journalists on Apr. 23.

23 April, 10:21 PM

AWOL and weapon misuse top list of most common offenses among Ukrainian soldiers

Unauthorized absence from military units and violations of rules for handling weapons are the most common offenses committed by Ukrainian soldiers, the deputy head of the Military Law Enforcement Service, Colonel Yevhen Sviderskyi, told news agency Ukrinform on April 19.

19 April, 04:15 PM

Ukraine sees massive surge in demand for air defense amid Iran war

Ihor Fedirko, Executive Director of the Ukrainian Council of Weapons Manufacturers, spoke on Radio NV about the demand for Ukrainian air defense systems amid the war of Israel and the U.S. with Iran.

12 March, 08:15 AM

Ukraine becomes world's largest arms importer

Ukraine was the world's largest recipient of major arms in 2021-2025, receiving 9.7% of total global arms imports, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) wrote.

9 March, 03:37 PM

Ukraine open to drone-for-missile exchanges with Middle East — Zelenskyy

Ukraine is open to discussions on exchanging technologies and weapons as some Middle Eastern countries face shortages of Patriot air defense missiles and interceptor drones, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview with Rai Italia on March 5.

5 March, 01:09 PM

Sweden announces $100M military aid package for Ukraine under PURL

The Swedish government is allocating $100 million to purchase U.S.-made weapons for Ukraine under the PURL project, according to a statement published on the government’s website on Feb. 13.

13 February, 06:52 PM

Defense industry warns of gaps in Ukraine’s new arms export policy – interview

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine will open arms exports starting Feb. 8 and plans to establish 10 Ukrainian export centers across Europe in 2026, as industry representatives warn of challenges and negative trends in the defense sector, according to an interview with the head of the Defense Employers Federation, Ihor Fomenko, on Radio NV on Feb. 11.

11 February, 11:03 AM

Japan to join NATO’s PURL initiative for Ukraine

Japan plans to join a NATO-led initiative to support Ukraine by financing the supply of US-made munitions and equipment, public broadcaster NHK reported on Feb. 10, citing alliance officials.

10 February, 05:58 AM

North Korean arms deliveries to Russia fell sharply in January

Shipments of North Korean weapons to Russia fell sharply in January, with only one Russian vessel entering the northeastern port of Rason during the month, likely tied to military supply operations, NK News reported on Jan. 31.

31 January, 06:19 PM

German equipment reached Russia despite EU ban

German-branded goods worth more than 8 million euros were supplied to Russia through intermediaries in third countries despite European Union sanctions, Berliner Morgenpost reported, citing an exclusive report by Ukraine’s Economic Security Council on Jan. 7.

7 January, 02:23 PM

Netherlands to provide €250M for U.S. weapons to bolster Ukraine’s air defenses

The Netherlands will provide €250 million (about $270 million) to purchase U.S. weapons for Ukraine to bolster its defense against Russian airstrikes, Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said, according to Sky News on Dec. 1.

1 December 2025, 02:37 PM

Ukraine is testing new weapons to counter Russian guided bombs – General Staff

Ukraine’s Defense Forces are taking effective steps to reduce the impact of Russian guided aerial bombs and are testing new weapons to counter them, the General Staff said on Nov. 30.

30 November 2025, 04:53 PM

Two men scam U.S. volunteer for over $85k

Two Kyiv residents defrauded U.S. volunteer of more than $85,000 by posing as developers of “laser weapons” for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Prosecutor's General Office wrote on Nov. 7.

7 November 2025, 01:05 PM

Italy joins PURL initiative

Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto confirmed Rome’s readiness to join the PURL (Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List) program, which channels military aid to Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on Oct. 20, citing sources familiar with the negotiations.

21 October 2025, 08:18 AM

Ukraine and EU partners to boost purchases of U.S. weapons under the PURL program – Zelenskyy

Ukraine is working with European partners to expand purchases of U.S. weapons under the PURL program, including air defense systems and long-range strike capabilities, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a video address on Oct. 19.

19 October 2025, 10:39 PM

Ukraine strikes Russia exclusively with its own weapons, not foreign arms — Zelenskyy

Ukraine is using domestically produced weapons — not only drones — to strike targets in Russia, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during a press conference with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof in Kyiv on Oct. 6.

6 October 2025, 06:06 PM

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