Denys Shmyhal
At the DSEI exhibition, the Minister of Defense of Ukraine met with representatives of Saab. The parties agreed on cooperation regarding the supply of radars and strengthening situational awareness in the airspace.
Land has been allocated in a safe region of Ukraine for the construction of a new Rheinmetall plant for the production of shells. This will meet the needs of the Defense Forces and strengthen ammunition production.
The level of mobilization in Ukraine is sufficient to replenish personnel and create reserves. Russia also covers its losses, which are five times greater than Ukraine's.
The government approved an experimental project by the Ministry of Defense. Military personnel undergoing treatment abroad can now undergo military medical commission remotely.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi stated at "Ramstein-30" that the Kremlin's escalation is impossible without allies. He called for strengthening air defense and providing long-range weapons.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal met in London with representatives of the E5 countries. Priority issues discussed included strengthening air defense, joint arms production, and obtaining long-range capabilities.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal stated that partners will continue to help Ukraine, making it more extensive and systematic. The EU is allocating 6.6 billion euros for weapons. Germany plans to provide Ukraine with Patriot.
President Zelenskyy stated that this week's Ramstein format meeting should bring concrete results regarding air defense and funding for the PURL program for the procurement of American weapons. Earlier, Shmyhal emphasized Ukraine's urgent need for 10 Patriot systems.
Ukraine urgently needs 10 Patriot systems and missiles for them to protect its energy infrastructure.
Great Britain will fund, manufacture, and deliver thousands of long-range attack drones to Ukraine over the next 12 months.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal and his counterparts from Britain and Germany agreed on the agenda for the Ramstein format meeting. Shmyhal thanked the partners for their support and co-organization of the event.
Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal arrived in London for a meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense. The key tasks are to ensure uninterrupted military and financial assistance to Ukraine, strengthen air defense, and develop joint defense industry production.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy considers the introduction of duties against countries doing business with Russia to be a fair decision. He noted that only time will show the effectiveness of these sanctions.
President Zelenskyy held a meeting with Defense Minister Shmyhal. They discussed the "Ramstein" meeting and defined priorities for 2026, including strengthening air defense.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has updated the procedure for paying one-time assistance to families of fallen soldiers. The total amount of assistance remains UAH 15 million, but UAH 12 million will be paid in stages over 80 months.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a Ramstein-format meeting next week, expecting new support packages. A Staff meeting on technological aspects of Ukraine's defense is also being prepared.
The United Kingdom will allocate £182 million to establish five technical colleges to train personnel for the defense industry. This is part of the largest defense skills development plan in a decade.
The Minister of Defense of Ukraine met with the IMF delegation. Funding sources and needs for 2025-2026 were discussed.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal visited units of the Defense Forces in the Zaporizhzhia direction. He familiarized himself with the organization of the brigades' work, the command and reconnaissance system, and discussed urgent issues.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal announced that the military, as part of the "Drone Army Bonus" program, will receive electronic warfare equipment. Deliveries are made directly from the manufacturer to the front through the Ministry of Defense's digital system DOT-Chain Defence.
Great Britain has transferred £1 billion worth of weapons to Ukraine, using frozen Russian assets. British Defence Secretary John Healey discussed strengthening military support in Kyiv.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal participated in a meeting of the "coalition of the willing," where a framework of questions regarding security guarantees was discussed. Partners confirmed their readiness to take responsibility for Ukraine's long-term security.
A meeting took place in Kyiv between the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal and his British counterpart John Healey. The parties discussed the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, long-term support, and security guarantees.
UK Defense Minister John Healey arrived in Kyiv. He will meet with Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal to coordinate issues for the next Ramstein format meeting and discuss defense projects.
From September 1, TCC employees are obliged to use body cameras for video recording. Basic general military training for students will begin in September 2025.
President Zelenskyy thanked partners for participating in the PURL program, which has accumulated $2 billion. The program allows Ukraine to purchase weapons from the United States, with coordination carried out by NATO.
The US State Department approved the sale of equipment to support Patriot systems for $179. 1 million and Starlink services for $150 million. This will strengthen Ukraine's air defense and communication.
Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal urged European colleagues to accelerate the preparation of security guarantees for Ukraine. He outlined five priorities, including equipping the Armed Forces of Ukraine and defense-industrial integration.
Belgium will provide Ukraine with 100 million euros in military aid this year through the PURL mechanism. This amount is in addition to the 1 billion euros in military support already provided.
German manufacturer Rheinmetall is opening Europe's largest artillery shell production plant near Hanover on August 27. The enterprise will produce up to 350,000 shells per year after reaching full capacity in 2027.