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.
The Netherlands is allocating 500 million euros to finance at least one complete set of American air defense systems and ammunition for Ukraine. This is part of a support package within the framework of Ukraine's Priority Urgent Requirements List (PURL).
Lithuania and Ukraine have signed an agreement on joint production of Ukrainian weapons on Lithuanian territory. Lithuania also intends to invest up to 30 million euros in the PURL initiative.
Norway will help Ukraine get through winter and supports gas purchases, said Andriy Yermak, head of the Presidential Office. The meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre took place on August 25.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal met with German Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil. The parties discussed the financing of armaments, strengthening air defense and the transfer of two Patriot systems, as well as the development of joint ventures.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal discussed with US President's Special Representative Keith Kellogg preparations for signing an agreement on the production and supply of drones. The parties also discussed Ukraine's defense priorities and security guarantees.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Denys Shmyhal visited a Ukrainian drone production facility. Norway will allocate $8.5 billion to support Ukraine in 2026, with most of the funds going to military equipment.
Ukraine and Lithuania signed a Letter of Intent regarding joint production of defense products. This involves launching joint ventures, particularly for the creation of long-range drones.
Canada provides Ukraine with military aid worth $1 billion, including drones and ammunition. The expansion of industrial cooperation is also being discussed.
Ukraine deepens cooperation with Denmark in the defense industry. The next step will be the production of Ukrainian weapons on the territory of Denmark.
The Minister of Defense of Ukraine met with his Latvian counterpart, discussing further cooperation. Latvia allocated 2 million euros for arms procurement and participates in the Drone Coalition.
Ukraine and Sweden have signed an agreement on joint production of armaments and military equipment on the territory of both countries. The document was signed by the defense ministers on August 23 in Kyiv, focusing on technology exchange and cooperation in military aviation.
Bill No. 13685, registered in the Verkhovna Rada, proposes to allow men who have not reached conscription age to travel abroad. The document also enshrines the state's right to restrict the departure of conscripts and those liable for military service.
As a result of the Russian attack on Mukachevo, 23 people were injured, six of them hospitalized. The enterprise that was hit is strategic for Zakarpattia.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved a draft law on the creation of the National Bureau for Investigation of Transport Accidents. This is a new independent body that will investigate transport incidents and adapt European safety standards.
President Zelenskyy dismissed Borys Tarasyuk from the post of Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the Council of Europe. Mykola Tochitsky, former Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications, has been appointed in his place.
Lawmakers are working on amendments to include aircraft manufacturing enterprises in the special regime.
