Mykhailo Fedorov
Mykhailo Fedorov discussed with the head of Diehl Defence the acceleration of air defense and long-range missile supplies. The parties plan to test new developments in Ukraine.
Oleksiy Sobolev called on the US to increase pressure on Russia and restrict access to Western components. Sanctions have already deprived the aggressor of hundreds of billions of dollars.
Partners are allocating over $5. 5 billion for air defense systems and drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Germany, Britain, and other countries have announced large-scale aid packages.
Five countries have confirmed contributions to the PURL program for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Norway is allocating over $500 million for drones, and the Netherlands €200 million.
The Minister of Defense announced a Ramstein meeting in June and a closed meeting of deputy ministers. The parties will discuss the PURL mechanism and supply schedules.
The Minister of Defense of Ukraine named three domains of Ukrainian strategy and announced enemy losses. According to Fedorov, Russia loses up to 428 soldiers per square kilometer of Donetsk region.
Mykhailo Fedorov discussed military aid with Mark Rutte and defense ministers before Ramstein. Announcements of new joint defense projects are expected.
Britain has announced its largest aid package, which includes 120,000 attack and reconnaissance UAVs. Deliveries have already begun as part of a £3 billion support package.
The US Secretary of Defense will not attend the April 15 meeting. Washington will be represented by the head of the Pentagon's political department, while the group will be led by Britain and Germany.
In Berlin, energy, air defense, and a drone agreement were discussed. Germany confirmed its support for Ukraine's accession to the EU and the opening of a Unity Center.
Ministers signed an agreement on data exchange for weapons analysis and artificial intelligence development. Zelenskyy proposed a drone agreement to Germany.
The agreements include hundreds of Patriot missiles, 36 IRIS-T systems, and 5,000 AI drones. Germany will invest 300 million euros in long-range weapons for Ukraine.
Belgium and Spain will provide 1 billion euros in aid each this year. The funds will be directed to air defense, drones, F-16 aircraft, and artillery shells for the front.
The government has launched a project for simplified procurement and testing of technologies in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. A new intellectual property protection policy in the defense industry has also been approved.
A private system with remotely controlled M2 machine guns is already protecting infrastructure facilities. Businesses can order such services for their own protection.
Ukraine and Germany are implementing joint projects for the development of air defense, laser technologies, and drone financing.
The State Special Transport Service is building anti-drone structures in two strategic directions of the Donetsk region. The work will be completed by the end of the month to protect logistics.
Due to a technical error in one of the TCCs, 32 women were listed as wanted in the "Oberih" system. The problem was resolved without imposing fines, and the accounting mechanism is being changed.
Mykhailo Fedorov announced the cancellation of the search and fines for women after a technical glitch. The Armed Forces of Ukraine also denied rumors about the preparation of women's mobilization.
Servicemen aged 18-25 receive a one-year deferment after completing their contract. During this period, conscription is possible only with the serviceman's own consent.
In March, interceptor drones destroyed over 33,000 targets, doubling February's figure. Ukraine is developing jet systems to shoot down UAVs.
The transition to summer uniform depends on the weather and command orders. The set includes a cap, combat shirts, and special summer footwear.
The Defense Procurement Agency received the status of a Central Purchasing Body (CPB) for direct work with equipment suppliers. The military will choose transport from a catalog without complex procedures.
Military units with digital accounting no longer need to duplicate reports on paper. The reform abolishes dozens of documents for warehouses and support services.
The Ministry of Defense is developing new approaches to mobilization, terms of service, and payments for infantrymen. Measures are being prepared regarding AWOL and the development of arms exports.
In March, Russia lost over 35,000 soldiers and 274 air defense systems. Zelenskyy noted the effectiveness of drones and units in destroying the occupiers.
The Ministry of Defense has already transferred more than 50% of the volume of engineering mines and ammunition for drones from the 2025 level. Purchases are being scaled up to defeat equipment.
The Ukrainian drone "Shvidun" is capable of shooting down "Shaheds" at speeds exceeding 250 km/h. The apparatus has a range of 70 km and can ascend to an altitude of up to 6 km.
Information about the start of mobilization reform on April 1 is not true. The Ministry of Defense is preparing systemic changes based on an audit and will present them later.
At the Brave1 training ground, 18 teams tested small and heavy drones with secure communication. The new developments are capable of carrying tens of kilograms and operating under electronic warfare.