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Austin in Ramstein: 'Russia has paid a staggering cost for Putin's imperial dreams'

by Martin Fornusek March 19, 2024

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin opened the 20th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) held in Ramstein, Germany, on March 19.

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Media: Next Ramstein summit to be held on March 19 in Germany

by Dinara Khalilova, The Kyiv Independent news desk March 9, 2024

The next Ramstein-format summit of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) will be held on March 19 at the Ramstein Air Base in Germany, the U.S. Air Force in Europe's press service told Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL).

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Syrskyi, Umerov discuss ammunition supplies with Pentagon chief

by Kateryna Denisova February 21, 2024

Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov spoke with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Feb. 20, Umerov wrote on Facebook.

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Umerov after Ramstein: 15 countries join air defense coalition in support of Ukraine

by Martin Fornusek February 14, 2024

The initiative is led by Germany, France, and the U.S., and 15 countries total have already joined, Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said noted.

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Austin: Ramstein summit to focus on artillery, air defenses for Ukraine

by Martin Fornusek February 14, 2024

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Feb. 14 opened the 19th Ramstein-format meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG), which is being held in a hybrid format in-person in Brussels and online.

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Next Ramstein summit to be held on Feb. 14

by Dinara Khalilova, The Kyiv Independent news desk February 7, 2024

The 19th Ramstein summit will be held at NATO headquarters in Brussels a day before the alliance’s defense ministers meet.

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At Ramstein, Germany stops short of giving Ukraine Leopard tanks, despite mounting pressure from allies

by Asami Terajima January 20, 2023

Fighting off pressure from allies, Berlin made no decision to provide the long-anticipated Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. "I'm very sure there will be a decision in the short term, but I don't know how the decision will look," German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius told reporters at the U.S.

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10:58 AM

(Updated: July 1, 2025 2:55 pm)

Russian missile attack kills, injures residents in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast village.

Russia launched two ballistic missiles, likely Iskander-M, against the village at 9:15 a.m. local time, the military reported.

2:39 PM

After Trump cut support, US lawmakers press for action on Russian abductions of Ukrainian children.

A bipartisan resolution condemns the abductions and calls for the repatriation of children even before a potential peace deal is finalized.

2:01 PM

Ukrainian woman, baby daughter found murdered in Germany, 16-year-old arrested, police say.

According to the police statement, the autopsy results confirmed that both victims died from violent causes. The bodies were discovered in the Holsterhausen district of Dorsten in Germany.

10:34 AM

(Updated: July 1, 2025 1:52 pm)

'With surgical precision' — Ukrainian drones strike Russian plant 1,300 km away, SBU source says.

The SBU said its long-range drones targeted the Kupol plant in Russia's Udmurt Republic on the morning of July 1, resulting in at least two confirmed strikes and a fire at the site.

12:49 PM

Ukraine shows footage of Bober drones hitting Russian air defenses, fighter jet in Crimea.

The footage shows the combat use of UJ-26 drones, commonly known as Bobers (Beavers), targeting high-value Russian military systems.

11:50 PM

(Updated: July 1, 2025 12:27 pm)

Oil tanker damaged by blast weeks after visiting Russian ports.

The blast caused flooding in the Vilamoura’s engine room, though the cause of the explosion remains unclear, according to a company spokesperson.

12:11 PM

Ukraine's army chief bans tent camps for troops in training after Russian strikes.

"My categorical order is to ensure and increase the safety of service members at training centers and training grounds," Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said.

11:40 AM

Kim Jong Un publicly honors North Korean soldiers killed in Russia-Ukraine war.

Photographs of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un resting his hands on flag-draped coffins were displayed during a gala concert in Pyongyang on June 30 to commemorate the first anniversary of a military treaty signed between North Korea and Russia.

10:52 AM

4 killed, 15 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine over past day.

Russia launched 47 Shahed-type attack drones and decoys against Ukraine overnight, the Air Force reported. Ukrainian air defenses shot down 14 drones, while 33 were intercepted by electronic warfare or disappeared from radars, according to the statement.

10:45 PM

(Updated: July 1, 2025 10:06 am)

Minerals

Loss of Ukraine lithium deposit to Russia won’t impact minerals deal, says investor

5:08 AM

(Updated: July 1, 2025 9:40 am)

Russian military, industrial sites allegedly targeted in Ukrainian strikes on occupied Donetsk, Luhansk.

A Russian logistics hub in occupied Luhansk Oblast is on fire amid a reported drone attack overnight on July 1.

9:30 AM

Ukraine developing new anti-drone ammunition to counter Russian aerial attacks.

The manufacturer Brave1 has already codified the new rounds according to NATO standards. The goal is to supply every infantry soldier with a magazine of specialized ammunition for use in case of aerial threats.

9:08 AM

Iran summons Ukraine's envoy, warns of 'consequences' over comments on Israeli, US strikes.

Highlighting Iran's support for Russian aggression against Ukraine, Kyiv has previously called for the dismantling of the Iranian nuclear program to prevent it from threatening the Middle East or the wider world.

8:17 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 1,020,980 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022.

The number includes 970 casualties that Russian forces suffered just over the past day.

7:44 AM

Zelensky, German FM discuss supplying IRIS-T air defenses, joint weapons production, strengthening Russia sanctions.

President Volodymyr Zelensky and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul met in Kyiv on June 30, where the two leaders discussed Germany supplying additional IRIS-T air defense systems, joint weapons production, and strengthening sanctions against Russia, Zelensky said.

6:24 AM

UN analysis finds Russia responsible for 2022 Olenivka prison explosion killing Ukrainian POWs, ombudsman says.

"(A)n internal analysis of the UN showed that it was the Russian Federation that planned and carried out the attack," Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets said.

1:28 AM

EU seals new trade deal with Ukraine, key details still pending.

The new deal replaces the autonomous trade measures that allowed Ukrainian agri-food exports to enter the EU tariff-free since 2022.

12:47 AM

'Russia cannot continue to stall for time' while bombing Ukrainian civilians, Kellogg says.

"Peskov’s recent comments on the state of negotiations are Orwellian. Russian claims that it is the US and Ukraine stalling peace talks are unfounded," Special Envoy Keith Kellogg said on June 30.

10:40 PM

Ukraine gets $1.7 billion loan from Canada backed by Russian assets.

Since the beginning of the year, Ukraine has received about $17.6 billion from Russia's frozen assets.

10:23 PM

Norway to deploy F-35 fighter jets to Poland to protect Ukrainian aid hub.

"We are helping ensure that support to Ukraine reaches its destination, and that Ukraine can continue its fight for freedom," Norwegian Defense Minister Tore Sandvik said.

10:03 PM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian forces push Russian army away from Sumy

8:57 PM

Ukrainian forces push Russian army away from Sumy, General Staff says.

Ukrainian troops advanced near the village of Oleksiivka and liberated the village of Andriivka, the statement read.

8:50 PM

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