President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone conversation with President of Finland Alexander Stubb. The leaders discussed strengthening air defense and agreed to work together on this.
The Ministry of Defense has launched the TrophyLab platform, which provides access to research on captured Russian equipment. Partners will be able to study weapon samples and receive technical documentation.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov demonstrated to his German colleague Boris Pistorius the results of the attack on Moscow on June 18. Footage of Ukrainian drones over the Russian capital has appeared online.
Mykhailo Fedorov stated that last month was a record for de-occupied territories. He also reported an increase in the number of enemies destroyed per square kilometer.
Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov stated that the aid announced at "Ramstein" will arrive soon, while other packages will arrive over the coming months. He emphasized the need for anti-ballistic systems and Gripen aircraft to protect against Russian attacks.
The Minister of Defense of Ukraine reported the announcement of a $1 billion aid package at the "Ramstein" meeting. At the same time, the Netherlands will transfer about 700 cruise missiles, and the total amount of aid could reach $4 billion.
The Rada has unblocked the law on increasing defense expenditures by 1. 56 trillion hryvnias. The funds will be directed toward military salaries and equipment modernization.
The United Kingdom will provide Ukraine with 150,000 drones and over 350 air defense missiles. The weapons will be purchased using funds from the use of frozen Russian assets.
In Lviv, the TCC detained the owner of 'Trukha' Telegram channels, Maksym Lavrynenko, to clarify his data. He claimed alleged pressure from Minister Fedorov, but the department denies this.
Military personnel can sign a contract for 24 months, while Presidential decrees on discharge will take priority. The General Staff will create a calculator for calculating terms of service.
Minister of Defense Mykhailo Fedorov reported tough discussions with Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi regarding finances and resources. Despite the differences, they are working as a single team.
The Minister of Defense noted that the emergence of Ukrainian ballistic missiles will change everything in this war, as well as Ukraine's status in the world.
As reported by the head of the "Servant of the People" faction, on June 18, the Rada will meet to unblock the bill on army funding. The meeting was initiated by the Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Mykhailo Fedorov.
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Fedorov discussed the transformation of the Defense Forces and new contracts with the military. The next stage of the reform will change the recruitment and mobilization system.
Frontline fighters will receive 300,000 hryvnias, while veterans will be able to be discharged. Wounded personnel will retain 100,000 in payments throughout a year of treatment.
Fedorov announced the gradual discharge of military personnel with the longest service records and a new system of deferments. The term will depend on combat experience, and the minimum break will be six months.
The Ministry of Defense aims to enlist up to 50% foreigners into the infantry to save lives. By the end of the year, they plan to begin the discharge of long-serving military personnel.
Ukraine is introducing new contracts with salaries up to 460,000 hryvnias and a guaranteed deferment. The reform also provides for the involvement of foreigners.
Military personnel on the front lines will be paid an average of 300,000 hryvnias under new contracts. The Cabinet of Ministers will launch the updated payment mechanism as early as June.
Mykhailo Fedorov discussed the supply of Aster-30 missiles and the procurement of radars with Catherine Vautrin. The parties also considered the localization of weapons production.
Air Defense destroyed 59,000 targets and repelled 25 airstrikes in a month. Thanks to innovations and private groups, 95% of the interception process has been automated.
A KIIS poll showed an increase in trust for Zelenskyy to 61%. The highest ratings are held by Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Kyrylo Budanov, and Robert Brovdi.
Fedorov and Pistorius agreed on aid priorities ahead of Ramstein. The focus is on missiles for Patriot, IRIS-T, and Ukrainian drones of various types.
A Brave1 participant has created a system that automates UAV interception by 95%. The development successfully passed combat trials in the Kharkiv region.
Fedorov and the Norwegian Defense Minister discussed the supply of Patriot missiles and drone funding. Aid priorities were coordinated ahead of the Ramstein meeting.
Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov discussed priorities with NATO Secretary General Rutte ahead of Ramstein. The focus is on air defense, PAC-3 missiles, and the joint UNITE initiative.
The Defense Procurement Agency has signed contracts for the supply of 1,500 motorcycles for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Thanks to the tender, nearly 12 million hryvnias were saved, Mykhailo Fedorov stated.
Zelenskyy has signed a law abolishing VAT on unmanned ground vehicles. The exemption will remain in effect for the needs of the Defense Forces until the end of martial law.
