The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a resolution that improves the treatment, rehabilitation, and adaptation of those released from Russian captivity. The document provides for clearer requirements for medical examination and expansion of the network of recovery facilities.
The aid includes repairs for M777 howitzers, logistics services, and more.
The Sixth Administrative Court of Appeal ruled the order to allocate land for the National Military Memorial Cemetery illegal. The land is returned to the Boyarka Forest Research Station.
The USA and NATO are initiating a new PURL mechanism for the rapid supply of weapons to Ukraine. It provides for the financing of American arms supplies through voluntary contributions from member countries.
The speed of Patriot air defense system supplies to Ukraine depends on how soon the US provides Europe with a replacement for this type of weapon. Six European countries have about two dozen such systems, their price is about $1 billion per battery.
The Minister of Defense of Ukraine announced a roadmap for the development of Ukrainian aviation, which will bring it closer to NATO standards. The document was developed based on NATO's Air Power Doctrine to strengthen Ukraine's capabilities.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has approved the reallocation of UAH 9 billion for drones and anti-drone protection. This decision is aimed at strengthening unmanned systems and protecting logistical routes.
Personnel changes have taken place in Ukrainian ministries, new deputy ministers have been appointed. The Cabinet of Ministers' representative in the Verkhovna Rada and the Cabinet of Ministers' state secretary have also been reappointed.
Germany will transfer additional Patriot launchers to Ukraine as a first stage. Other system components will be transferred within 2-3 months.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted amendments to the State Budget-2025, increasing defense spending by UAH 412 billion. The funds will go to monetary support for the military, procurement of weapons, and other army needs.
The VR Budget Committee supported the bill to increase defense spending. This will resolve the issue of payments to military personnel and increased spending on defense forces.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal stated that mobilization is proceeding according to plan, with most Ukrainians consciously responding to summonses. To increase trust in the work of the TCC, the implementation of body cameras is planned.
The Government of Ukraine has allowed drone and EW manufacturers to include loan costs in the price of state contracts. This will allow including up to 10% of the product's cost.
In Ukraine, a new direction of the "Contract 18-24" program is being launched for drone operators. It provides for a two-year service term and a payment of UAH 1 million in three stages.
Minister of Defense Denys Shmyhal announced that families of military personnel who died in captivity will receive 15 million hryvnias regardless of the cause of death. The law also extends the period for receiving payments for injuries or illnesses that led to partial loss of working capacity to one year.
Nine countries have officially expressed interest in borrowing funds from the EU military procurement program SAFE by the deadline. Poland plans to request 25 billion euros, and Greece – at least 1.2 billion euros.
The Minister of Defense of Ukraine discussed military support with Latvia and Spain. Latvia transferred UAVs and 42 Patria 6x6 APCs, Spain helps with air defense and military training.
Ukraine and the USA discussed progress in implementing agreements on defense support and cooperation, including joint drone production. Minister of Defense Denys Shmyhal thanked the USA for its support, particularly for the transfer of Patriot systems and long-range weapons.
The Ukrainian government has appointed new deputy ministers of defense, who are to implement systemic changes in the defense sector. The team includes Ivan Havryliuk, Serhiy Boyev, Anna Hvozdiar, Volodymyr Zaverukha, Yuriy Myronenko, and Oksana Ferchuk.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy approved personnel changes in the Ministry of Defense; the new head will receive two deputies. An audit of agreements with partners is also underway, and defense financing has been discussed.
President Zelenskyy has changed the composition of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, approving Rustem Umerov as coordinator. Yulia Svyrydenko, Mykhailo Fedorov, and Denys Shmyhal have joined the Staff, while O. Lytvynenko and H. Smetanin have been removed.
A grant program from the Brave1 platform is being launched in Ukraine to scale up the production of explosives and components for ammunition. The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted a corresponding resolution, which provides for a transparent procedure and technical expertise.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal discussed with French Minister of Defense Sébastien Lecornu joint drone production in Ukraine and grant support for the Ukrainian defense industry up to €200 million. Ukraine also expects a new aid package from Sweden after a conversation with Minister of Defense Pål Jonson.
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Four Ukrainian manufacturers of interceptor drones have already received state contracts worth over UAH 3 billion. Negotiations are underway with state banks regarding lending to manufacturers under state guarantees, and the Ministry of Defense is attracting funding from partners.
Ukraine has signed four new contracts for interceptor drones worth over 3 billion hryvnias. This is in addition to the already purchased volumes of drone production, including partnership procurements.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal discussed with EU Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis Ukraine's integration into the SAFE initiative. The goal is to increase the production capacities of Europe's defense industry and strengthen security.
The Ministry of Defense is preparing changes to the resolution that will allow including interest on loans in the cost of production. This will simplify work for defense sector enterprises and strengthen their financial support.
Next year, Ukraine will need at least $120 billion for defense. Half of this amount is expected to be raised with the support of allies, as announced by Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal.
US President's Special Envoy Keith Kellogg, during his visit to Kyiv, discussed with the Ukrainian side the necessary weapons, including Patriot systems, and joint arms production. The visit took place in the context of agreements between the leaders of the US and Ukraine, confirming the continuation of high-level dialogue.
