Ministry of Defense of Ukraine

Ukraine's Defense Minister discussed the transition of the Ukrainian army to NATO standards with a NATO representative ahead of this year's NATO Summit.

The Minister of Defense of Ukraine introduced the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to his French counterpart during a telephone conversation, where they discussed the situation at the front and priorities.

Ministry of Defense of Ukraine: 111 combat engagements took place on the frontline over the past day, Ukrainian troops repelled numerous Russian attacks in several directions.

The Minister of Defense of Ukraine and the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine had a telephone conversation with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to discuss priorities, the action plan at the front, and the next steps in bilateral cooperation.

The Verkhovna Rada initiated the issuance of "defender's certificates" to citizens liable for military service in order to implement a system of "smart mobilization.

The new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Minister of Defense discussed military assistance from Germany, France, and the United States, including supplies of materials, ammunition, and weapons.

The Minister of Defense of Ukraine introduced the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to the German Inspector General during a meeting in which they discussed cooperation, the situation at the front and the needs of the Ukrainian military.

The president of the All-Ukrainian Association of Polygraph Examiners said that the former head of the Defense Ministry's Military Technical Policy Department had passed the first polygraph test in accordance with the methodology and proved his innocence of the crime he was suspected of.

Ukrainian companies receive almost all government orders for the production of drones to support the country's armed forces.

The interagency working group recommended allocating UAH 9. 45 billion from the Fund for Elimination of the Consequences of Armed Aggression to more than 230 projects to be implemented in 2023.

The first recruiting center for the Security and Defense Forces will be opened in Lviv, which will become a pilot project of a transparent and efficient model for recruiting military personnel to the Ukrainian army.

Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov and Commander-in-Chief Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi discussed plans for the development of the Armed Forces of Ukraine until 2024, focusing on logistics, training and unmanned systems.

The Minister of Defense of Ukraine introduced Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi as the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, thanking the previous commander, General Valeriy Zaluzhny.

The Ministry of Defense is working to strengthen Ukraine's cyber defense and information security by filling in gaps in legislation, establishing a Cyber Security Operations Center, and engaging the resources of an international IT coalition of 12 countries.

HACC judge warns against unjustified prosecution of defense officials who sign defense contracts.

The new team of the Ministry of Defense and the State Logistics Operator is facing criticism from pseudo-experts linked to pro-Russian politicians such as Medvedchuk for their first tenders for food supplies to the army.

U. S. Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland offers to settle the differences between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces Zaluzhnyy over Zelenskyy's intention to dismiss the general.

The head of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine announced the decision to change the leadership of the country's Armed Forces, thanking General Valeriy Zaluzhny for his service during the war with Russia.

The Prosecutor General's Office has referred the case of an alleged embezzlement scheme in the purchase of ammunition from Lviv Arsenal by the Ministry of Defense to the National Anti-Corruption Bureau for further investigation.

The head of the ruling party's faction said that the new draft law on mobilization will be finalized to address issues related to graduate students and blocking personal accounts before the second reading in parliament.

Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell to discuss the intensification of Russian attacks, thank the EU for its support, and call for more ammunition to repel the aggression.

The investigating judge concluded that the investigation had not provided any evidence of collusion between officials and the director of Lviv Arsenal to embezzle public funds under the defense contract.

Russia is recruiting mercenaries from Syria, who are being trained near Aleppo before being sent to war in Ukraine.

Parliament adopts a law introducing NATO standards in the medical support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including clinical protocols and regulations on pre-hospital care.

The creation of the new Unmanned Systems Forces will allow the military to better utilize drones for reconnaissance, combat operations, and develop domestic production.

Representatives of Ukraine and Sweden discussed the financial terms and obligations of Ukraine to participate in the project, as well as the terms, conditions, and mechanism for the procurement of CV-90 infantry fighting vehicles.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine will double the number of working groups to strengthen food quality inspections and compliance with standards in 2024.

President Zelenskyy has signed a decree creating a new type of the Armed Forces of Ukraine - the Unmanned Systems Force. According to Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, this is an important step in the modernization of Ukraine's military potential.

The Ukrainian Parliamentary Commissioner for Human Rights urged MPs to adopt in the first reading the draft law on mobilization, which he discussed with the Minister of Defense and received his support after criticizing the document.

Ukraine's First Deputy Minister of Defense held an online meeting with international partners to discuss improving Ukraine's military command structure and implementing Euro-Atlantic principles and practices, as well as coordinating responses to future security threats.