Ministry of Defense of Ukraine
The French delegation offered Ukraine options for financing the supply of weapons and military equipment. Ukraine is looking for additional funds to purchase weapons.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Staff, where they discussed the situation at the front and strikes on Russian objects. The most intense fighting is taking place in the Pokrovsk direction.
Ukraine has returned its defenders from Russian captivity. Among those released are defenders of Mariupol, the wounded, and those who are not yet 25 years old.
Smart contracts for signing a contract with the army online will appear in "Reserve+" by the end of the year. The contract will enter the military unit's recruiting system after an interview with the recruiter.
The European Union will continue funding security projects in Ukraine in 2025-2027. The priority is the training of Ukrainian military personnel and investments in the defense industry.
Maria Berlinska stated that there is no need to mobilize women and 18-year-olds yet. But these categories should prepare for this in the event of the worst-case scenario.
Canada will provide Ukraine with $23. 8 million in military aid. The funds will go towards Coyote and Bison armored vehicles, new equipment, ammunition, and electronic warfare systems.
Contracts for service in the Ukrainian Legion were signed in Lublin. Volunteers from different countries will undergo 45-day military training in Poland.
The updated service "Window for manufacturers of WME" simplifies the codification of products. Ukrainian gunsmiths can submit an application online and receive clarification on codification.
In Ukraine, the UTTC Training and Testing Complex has been opened to develop technologies in the field of mine action. The training ground has tracks for testing various demining tools.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine struck the airfields of the aviation base of the Russian Federation "Engels" and "Dyagilevo". There are hits, fires broke out, and a logistics point in the Kursk region was also hit.
The Ministers of Defense of Ukraine and France discussed the participation of French companies in the production of drones and air defense systems for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In addition, Umerov discussed joint projects in the field of defense with the Minister of Defense of Spain.
Rustem Umerov discussed with his Norwegian counterpart, Tore Onshus Sandvik, the use of these funds, as well as the development of joint projects, particularly in the field of unmanned systems.
Five more countries have officially joined the Electronic Warfare Coalition, initiated by Ukraine and Germany. Germany has created a financial mechanism for the procurement of EW equipment.
Ukraine is launching a joint arms production initiative with Ramstein countries. Partners are ready to finance production and transfer weapons to Ukraine.
In 2025, security assistance to Ukraine from partners will exceed the figures of previous years. Great Britain will allocate 350 million pounds for drones, Germany - 5 billion euros for weapons.
Until June 5, those liable for military service aged 25-60, previously recognized as "partially fit", must undergo a military medical commission. Failure to appear is punishable by a fine of UAH 17-25 thousand, but it can be appealed.
Military personnel will be able to submit online reports for combatant status, change of details, certificate of family and leave to care for a child. The total number of reports reached 36.
Of those who underwent a repeated military medical commission, only 7% were found to be completely unfit for service. The rest are fit for service in support units, TCC and SP, as well as in military universities.
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak arrived in Washington at the head of a delegation to discuss defense support, sanctions against Russia and the reconstruction of Ukraine. Meetings with representatives of both parties are also planned.
The Ukrainian side received proposals from the Russians only during the negotiations in Istanbul. Umerov stated that the Russians are trying to create the illusion of diplomacy without real actions.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has codified and admitted to operation more than 130 new models of weapons and military equipment, 80% of which are domestic developments. Among them are UAVs, ammunition, electronic warfare equipment and small arms.
The Ukrainian defense industry has the potential to produce 10 million drones annually. Deputy Minister of Defense Kozenko called for cooperation with foreign companies to develop production.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has made changes to the regulations on military medical examinations, reducing the time for checking the documents of the Military Medical Commission to 5 days. Decisions of the Military Medical Commission are now issued faster.
On June 2, the second round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia will take place in Istanbul. Ukraine handed over a document to the Russian Federation with the terms of a ceasefire, but Russia did not provide feedback.
Ukraine will offer a complete ceasefire at negotiations with Russia on Monday, June 2. Zelenskyy reported that the Russian Federation has not submitted its "memorandum" to any party.
Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree on the composition of the Ukrainian delegation for negotiations with Russia in Istanbul on June 2. The delegation includes representatives of the Ministry of Defense, the Presidential Office and the Armed Forces.
Starting June 1, banks will reduce transfer limits to UAH 100,000, technical inspections will become more expensive, and those "partially fit for service" will have to undergo a military medical examination.
Disability data has appeared in the "Reserve+" application. Also, the previous version of the military document will be saved upon update.
Ukraine has signed an agreement with NATO to integrate aviation into a single digital system. This will allow data exchange with aircraft, air defense systems, and other components of the Alliance's defense.