Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba urged EU ministers to allow Ukraine to strike military targets in Russia and provide additional air defense systems, such as Patriot, to protect against Russian attacks on civilians.
Romania expelled a russian diplomat for activities contrary to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, while russia promised to give an "adequate response".
Greece is examining Ukraine's old and new requests for military assistance, including missiles, anti-aircraft systems, fighter jets, and ammunition, while ensuring that this does not negatively impact the capabilities of its own armed forces.
A fire at an enterprise in Kharkiv, caused by a russian missile attack that killed 7 people and injured 21 others, is largely extinguished.
russia's massive missile attacks on Kharkiv underscore Ukraine's urgent need for seven Patriot air defense systems to intercept russian missiles and prevent further casualties and destruction.
The enemy will continue to use the downing of the Russian Il-76 aircraft to disinform and exert pressure inside Ukraine, as well as to discredit the country abroad, despite the lack of progress in the investigation due to Russia's blocking of Ukraine's call for an international investigation.
Germany's initiative to provide Ukraine with air defense systems, including an appeal to allies to provide Patriot anti-aircraft and anti-missile batteries, has not received much support from partner countries due to the high cost and unwillingness to part with much-needed systems.
Spain has provided Ukraine with a new batch of Leopard tanks, Patriot missiles, artillery shells, anti-drone systems and other weapons to counter russian aggression.
Deliveries of IRIS-t, Skynex, and Gepard air defense systems from Germany to Ukraine continue, and Germany is working with other countries to ensure that they also transfer their air defense systems to Ukraine.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that partners could shoot down Russian missiles in the sky over Ukraine, but this is a matter of their desire.
Spain is preparing a new military aid package for Ukraine, including another batch of Leopard tanks, ammunition, anti-aircraft missiles for Patriot systems, anti-drone systems, and optoelectronic surveillance systems.
U. S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin assured that Ukraine will see a steady flow of U.S. military aid week after week and called on all allies and partners to reassess their ability to provide Ukraine with the air defense equipment it so desperately needs.
Ukraine has only about 25% of the necessary air defense equipment, and the army needs 120-130 F-16 fighters or other modern aircraft to be on par with Russia.
Russia does not have sufficient forces to launch a full-scale offensive against Kyiv as in 2022, but Ukraine and its allies must remain vigilant against potential Russian attacks, Zelenskyy warns.
Following the successful interception of a massive Iranian missile attack, several countries expressed interest in Israel's Arrow missile defense system due to its demonstrated effectiveness.
Yermak discussed military assistance, Danish support and the upcoming Global Peace Summit with Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen.
The United States is considering sending another Patriot air defense battery to Ukraine, along with radars, to bolster its air defense against intensified Russian attacks.
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal meets with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken in Kyiv to discuss a $400 million military aid package, strengthening Ukraine's air defense, confiscating Russian assets in favor of Kyiv, and creating opportunities for US private sector investment in Ukraine.
U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba have lunch at a pizzeria run by Ukrainian army veterans in central Kyiv during Blinken's unannounced visit to discuss defense cooperation and preparations for the Peace Summit.
Russians fired 13 times at 8 settlements in Sumy region, recording 78 explosions from MLRS, cannon artillery and mortars.
Another IRIS-T air defense system from Germany will arrive in Ukraine in May, in addition to the two Patriot systems already deployed and the third planned, as Germany continues to strengthen Ukraine's air defense capabilities.
Zelenskyy will visit Spain to sign a bilateral security agreement with Madrid that will provide long-term military support for Ukraine and cooperation in defense, intelligence, sanctions against Russia, and war crimes prosecution.
The German government rejects calls for NATO to impose a no-fly zone over Ukraine, citing the risk of escalation.
Canada will provide more than $56 million for Germany's initiative to find and supply air defense systems to Ukraine to protect it from Russian air attacks.
The United States has announced a new $400 million military aid package for Ukraine, including air defense equipment, artillery ammunition, armored vehicles, and anti-tank weapons.
The United States announces a new $400 million military aid package for Ukraine, including missiles for Patriot, NASAMS, and Stinger anti-aircraft systems, ammunition for HIMARS, and artillery.
The United States announces new military aid to Ukraine worth $400 million, including Patriot missiles, Stinger anti-aircraft missiles, Bradley fighting vehicles, MRAPs, Javelin anti-tank systems, and other ammunition.
The United States plans to announce a new $400 million military aid package for Ukraine, including Patriot missiles, Stinger anti-aircraft missiles, Bradley fighting vehicles, MRAPs, Javelin anti-tank systems, and other ammunition.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius asked Switzerland to provide Ukraine with Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems, but the outcome is unclear, as Switzerland remains neutral and does not provide weapons to warring countries.
Romania will consider supplying Ukraine with one of its Patriot air defense systems to protect it from Russian air attacks, President Klaus Iohannis said after meeting with US President Joe Biden.
