Netherlands to send 28 amphibious armored vehicles to Ukraine
"Ukraine desperately needs our help in its fight against the Russian aggressor. Our support for Ukraine continues to keep Russia at bay," Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said.
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Ukraine presents US with list of targets in Russia it wants to hit with ATACMS missiles
"We have explained what kind of capabilities we need to protect the citizens against the Russian terror that Russians are causing us, so I hope we were heard," Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said.
Firing of Air Force Commander Oleshchuk not connected to deadly F-16 crash, Umerov says
"I would probably say this is a rotation," said Defense Minister Rustem Umerov. "This is two separate issues…at this stage, I would not connect them."
EU to speed up arms, energy equipment deliveries to Ukraine, Kuleba says
The European Union will speed up the delivery of weapons and equipment for Ukraine's energy system, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said after an informal meeting with EU counterparts in Brussels on Aug. 29.
'Systems are there, what is lacking is final go' — Kuleba urges partners not to delay Patriot deliveries
"Good progress has been made, and announcements were made, but again, some Patriot systems were announced and not delivered yet," Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba told journalists ahead of an EU ministerial meeting in Brussels.
Audit discovers over $4 million in imported 'humanitarian aid' never reached destination
From March to July, various military units did not receive the designated humanitarian aid worth nearly Hr 172 million ($4.2 million).
Lithuania announces new military aid package, including drones, air defense missiles
Simonyte said that by the end of 2024, Lithuania will fulfill and most likely exceed its commitment to spend 0.25% of its GDP on assistance to Ukraine and defense.
Netherlands to buy over 50 drone detection radars for Ukraine
Kyiv is expected to receive mobile radars later this year, the Dutch Defense Ministry said.
Ukraine air defense pledges from some NATO countries not being fulfilled, Bloomberg reports
Though it does not mention the specific countries behind the air defense pledges, President Volodymyr Zelensky on Aug. 18 singled out the U.S., U.K., and France during his evening address in which he called on allies to speed up deliveries of promised weapons systems.
Next Ramstein-format meeting to be held on Sept. 6, RFE/RL reports
The next Ramstein-format summit of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) will be held on Sept. 6, according to U.S. Air Force in Europe, as reported by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) on Aug. 20.
Czechia to use frozen Russian assets profits to fund ammunition for Ukraine
"This is another evidence of the allied trust in Czechia and our ammunition initiative. It is a unique opportunity to support Ukraine while using assets originally belonging to Russia and saving on public finances of European countries," Czech Defense Minister Jana Cernochova said.
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine captures 92 settlements in Russia's Kursk Oblast, Kyiv claims
Key developments on Aug. 19: * Ukraine in control of 92 settlements in Russia's Kursk Oblast, Zelensky claims * Ukraine hits 3rd bridge in Kursk Oblast, Russia claims * Pokrovsk residents have 2 weeks to evacuate as Russian forces advance, authorities say * Denmark announces $115 million military aid package, says supplied equipment can
Shares of German arms companies fall amid debate over aid to Ukraine, Spiegel says
Shares of German arms maker Rheinmetall, which have risen 28% over the past two weeks, fell 5% on Aug. 19 as soon as the markets opened, although by midday, the decline had been reduced to nearly 3%, according to Spiegel.
Ukraine approves Swedish infantry fighting vehicle for military use
The "entire Swedish stock" of PbV 302 vehicles was a part of Stockholm's largest tranche of military aid for Ukraine worth $1.3 billion, announced in late May.
Opinion: The hidden toll of Ukraine’s aid workers demands recognition on World Humanitarian Day
On Aug. 14, two humanitarian workers died in a Kherson hospital after being injured by Russian shelling, a stark reminder of the ongoing attacks across Ukraine. As we observe World Humanitarian Day, it's crucial to acknowledge the immense physical and emotional challenges faced by Ukraine’s front-line humanitarian workers. Humanitarian
Germany delivers IRIS-T SLS air defense system, other aid to Ukraine
This is the third IRIS-T SLS battery Germany has delivered to Ukraine. The SLS is a short-range variant with an operational range of 12 kilometers (7.5 miles).
German Foreign Ministry refutes claims that Berlin will not provide Kyiv with assistance next year
The German Foreign Ministry refuted claims that Berlin will not provide Kyiv with assistance next year, Suspilne media outlet reported on Aug. 18.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry says reports on Germany halting military aid are 'manipulation'
"The reports that Germany is allegedly stopping military aid to Ukraine are incorrect," Heorhy Tykhyi, a spokesman for Ukraine's Foreign Ministry, told Ukrainian news agency Ukrinform. "This is the same kind of manipulation as the previous reports about halving aid for the next year."
Germany likely won't approve additional military aid to Ukraine this year, media reports
According to FAZ, Ukraine will receive previously approved assistance, but additional requests from the German Defense Ministry will not be supported.
French support for Ukraine in the clear, despite political deadlock at home
Over a month after the French elections, the new government coalition is yet to crystallize. And the three warring political blocks that hold the majority of seats in the National Assembly have not come close to forming a workable coalition, a process French politicians are not accustomed to. French President
Rheinmetall to deliver 8 more rescue stations to Ukraine
The FSTs are container-based rescue units for mounted operations that are intended for use on the frontline.The systems are equipped with modern medical equipment, including an X-ray container, operating room and intensive care unit, in line with the standards of a modern hospital, the company said.
Ukraine's incursion into Kursk Oblast 'consistent' with US policy, Pentagon says
Singh said that the U.S. has "supported Ukraine from the beginning to defend themselves against attacks that are coming across the border."
Ukraine may use German-supplied equipment in Kursk Oblast, Bundestag defense committee chair says
German-supplied weapons may be used in Ukraine's "completely legitimate" incursion into Russia's Kursk Oblast, the Bundestag's Defense Committee Chair Marcus Faber said on Aug. 8 after Russia claimed that German equipment was involved in the operation.
Germany to receive $480 million worth of Patriot missiles to backfill Ukraine aid
The U.S. defense contractor Raytheon was granted a $478-million contract by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to supply GEM-T missile interceptors to Germany, the company said on Aug. 6.
Ukraine received 6 F-16s from Netherlands, The Times reports
The first batch of F-16 fighter jets Ukraine received encompassed six planes provided by the Netherlands, The Times reported on July 31, citing an undisclosed source.
BREAKING: First F-16 fighter jets arrive in Ukraine, Bloomberg reports
The news comes a year after the allied "fighter jet coalition" took shape following Kyiv's repeated appeals for Western aircraft.
Germany delivers Leopard 1 tanks, other aid to Ukraine
The eight Leopard 1 A5 tanks with spare parts were delivered under a joint project with Denmark, the German government said on July 29.
US announces $200 million defense aid package for Ukraine
The package is being provided to Kyiv under the presidential drawdown authority (PDA), which takes military equipment from existing U.S. military stockpiles, meaning that potential procurement-related delays will be limited.
Ukraine will receive first F-16s 'in few weeks,' WP reports
According to WP, the F-16s will not be brought close to the front line at first, so it is unclear whether they will be able to deter Russian planes flying in from Russian airspace.
Ukraine to receive 14 Leopard 2 tanks pledged by Netherlands, Denmark this summer
Fourteen Leopard 2A4 tanks previously purchased and pledged to Ukraine by the Netherlands and Denmark will be delivered this summer, the Dutch Defense Ministry announced on July 25.
Spain to provide additional Hawk air defense battery to Ukraine
Spain will provide Ukraine with another Hawk air defense system in September, Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles said during a video call with her Ukrainian counterpart, Rustem Umerov, on July 24.
Ukraine has a ‘different kind of nationalism,’ says historian Franziska Davies
Ukraine was “a blind spot” for Germans up until Moscow’s full-scale invasion, Franziska Davies, a historian of Eastern and Eastern Central Europe, told the Kyiv Independent in an interview. “And if there is a blind spot, propaganda narratives can easily fill it with falsehoods,” Davies said, explaining why Russia-planted
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