Ministry of Defense of Ukraine
Luxembourg has joined the Drone Coalition initiative, established in February 2024. It is expected that the accumulated 50 million euros will be used to purchase another 20-30 thousand drones for Ukraine.
Despite the fact that the acting deputy head of the State Tax Service, Yevhen Sokur, is involved in a number of scandals, a criminal case has been opened against him and the NACP is investigating him, he continues to hold a high position. This is probably possible due to political patronage.
The Ukrainian Defense Minister discussed expanding cooperation with leading defense companies. Umerov called for the localization of production and the creation of joint ventures, in particular for the production of missiles and drones.
Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with a delegation from the Finnish Parliament. They discussed investments in the Ukrainian defense industry and the creation of joint ventures.
In Prykarpattia, Ukrposhta has started sending summonses to the home addresses of persons liable for military service. The summonses contain electronic signatures of the heads of the military commissariats and a QR code, and the recipients must report to the commissariat within 14 days.
The Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine called for investment in the Ukrainian defense industry, which demonstrates high efficiency. The priority is to introduce the latest technologies, including drones and missiles.
The member countries of the Coalition for Demining Capabilities have agreed to purchase €22 million worth of equipment for Ukraine's needs. Lithuania is allocating €15 million and Sweden €7 million for pickups and trucks for the Armed Forces and the State Service of Ukraine for Specialized Transport Services.
Ukraine's Defense Minister announced an increase in production of drones, long-range weapons, and ballistic missiles in 2025. Ukraine has invested $4 billion in the development of the defense industry and plans to increase funding.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed First Deputy Minister of Defense Ivan Havryliuk to the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff. The decision was made based on a proposal from the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
Border guards do not record unusual situations or movements of equipment on the border with Belarus. The defense forces are strengthening their defensive positions by mining the most threatening areas.
The President of Ukraine discussed with Kirill Budanov the intentions of Russian troops and the response to them. Zelenskyy received information about Russia's plans for the rest of the year and how to counter them.
The government allowed military units to mobilize reservists and volunteers. Commanders will be able to issue referrals to the CMC and man combat units without applying to the CMC.
The Cabinet of Ministers has launched a two-year experiment to certify drone operator schools. The project aims to unify the training process and prepare personnel for the Security and Defense Forces.
The Ministry of Defense announces a change in the ratio of artillery ammunition used in favor of Ukraine. It is now 1:3 in favor of Russia, compared to 1:8 in the winter of 2024.
Defense Minister Umerov signed a motion to dismiss four of his deputies. He also announced reforms to the defense procurement system, including the transfer of Spetstechnoexport from the DIU to the Defense Ministry.
In Kherson region, Ukrposhta has started sending out summonses to conscripts and persons liable for military service. Summonses are generated using the Unified State Register and contain a QR code, and failure to appear leads to administrative liability.
A new recruitment center for the Ukrainian army, the 40th in the country, has opened in Ternopil. The center offers information about the service and assistance in choosing a position in the Defense Forces, without issuing summonses.
The Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Economy are introducing new rules for electricity procurement for the Armed Forces. Order No. 651 establishes open tenders, requirements for participants, and criteria for evaluating proposals to ensure transparency and savings.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation refused to comment on reports of Mykhailo Fedorov's possible appointment as Defense Minister. There was also information about the possible replacement of Kyrylo Budanov as the head of the DIU.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is launching military trials of a new type of poncho for the Armed Forces. Ukrainian manufacturers can offer samples in accordance with the technical specifications published on the Defense Ministry's website.
There are 68,000 women serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, 48,000 of whom are servicewomen. About 5,000 women in the military are directly in the combat zone.
“The Defense Procurement Agency has signed contracts for more than 400,000 drones of various types for the Ukrainian Defense Forces since the beginning of the year. Over the past two weeks, 21 contracts for drones worth more than UAH 3 billion have been signed.
The Ministry of Defense announced the launch of a recruitment service in the Reserve+ app in October 2024. The new functionality will allow users to choose military vacancies that match their experience and preferences.
The Army+ app has been updated with the function of correcting military service data. Users can update their service information and receive an application number to track their status.
More and more attention is focused on the figure of Yevhen Sokur, acting deputy head of the State Tax Service of Ukraine, against whom the NACP launched an investigation for allegedly concealing information about his partner in his declarations. Experts believe that the official should be suspended for the duration of the inspection.
Draft law No. 12066 proposes to create a unified database of military personnel and introduce Military ID. This will improve military records and provide electronic services to the military and their families.
The Ukrainian government plans to create an extensive network of military lyceums in each region. Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced the initiative to establish such an institution in Mykolaiv region.
Prime Minister Shmyhal has ordered legislative changes to be developed to lift restrictions on financing long-term military contracts. This will allow for stable financing of the production of weapons and equipment, in particular under the Weapons of Victory program.
The Prime Minister announced the completion of the construction of fortifications in Mykolaiv region. UAH 567 million has been allocated for the project, and now the procedure and cost of maintaining the facilities must be approved.
The government has supported a draft law that allows for online military registration through electronic identification. It is planned to abolish commissions and medical examinations during registration, as well as clarify the provisions on women's registration.