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Umerov
Ukraine’s Defense Minister Umerov Probed Over Sacking Procurement Chief
The case stems from the minister’s recent decision to dismiss Maryna Bezrukova, head of Ukraine’s Defense Procurement Agency under the Ministry of Defense.
Jan. 28, 2025
War in Ukraine
Auschwitz: Zelensky, Macron Talk Guns, EU Membership
At the 80th Holocaust Remembrance, the two leaders discussed security guarantees for Ukraine, while G7 told Kyiv to get its procurement act together.
Jan. 28, 2025
Corruption
Sniffing Out the Rot at the Defense Dept – Anti-Corruption Council’s Tetiana Nikolaenko
Kyiv Post exclusive interview with Tetiana Nikolaenko, a former investigative journalist and long-term member of the public Anti-Corruption Council.
Jan. 25, 2025
Zelensky
Sweden to Support Development of Ukraine’s Long-Range Strike Capability
Ukraine’s defense ministry announced on Thursday that the two nations had committed to the future implementation of joint industrial defense projects in line with Kyiv’s stated priorities.
Jan. 24, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine Investigates Military Commander Abuse, Lawmakers Criticize Corruption and Delays
Ukrainian officials investigate a platoon commander accused of beating soldiers and extorting money, while lawmakers condemn delays and corruption within the military.
Dec. 16, 2024
Zelensky
Head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office Meets Trump Team to Signal Readiness for Peace
According to a Wall Street Journal report, Kyiv plans to announce its readiness for peace at the meeting, though Andriy Yermak emphasized that any agreement must be sustainable.
Dec. 5, 2024
Sweden
Sweden to Fund Production of Long-Range Weapons for Ukraine
The Swedish Defense Minister said that Ukraine is free to use Swedish weapons as it sees fit, including on Russian territory.
Nov. 22, 2024
NATO
Ukraine’s Defense Ministry Digital Platforms are Shaping Military Efficiency
The introduction of digital platforms such as “Army+” and “Reserv+” for reporting, military management, smart contracts and new tools for situational awareness promise much.
Nov. 19, 2024
Drones
Estonia Looking to Buy Drones – Ukraine’s Could Be Under Consideration
Estonia’s defense minister and the commander of the defense forces have discussed the need for missile and drone procurement, according to Estonian media.
Nov. 3, 2024
NATO
Is Ukraine’s Plan to Recover Explosives from Unexploded Munitions a Practical Solution?
Ukraine’s Defense Minister announced on social media a plan to directly recover explosives from munitions that have failed to function in the field.
Oct. 16, 2024
Budanov
Ukraine’s Minister of Defense’s Attempted Staff Clear Out Headed Off – Why?
The early morning announcement on Tuesday that four members of the Defense Ministry’s staff were to be removed was overturned in the afternoon by the Cabinet of Ministers for three of them.
Oct. 2, 2024
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Defense Ministry Overhaul: Four Deputy Ministers Dismissed
The dismissed officials include Stanislav Haider, who will move to head the Minister’s Office, along with Oleksandr Serhiy, Yuriy Dzhygyr, and Lyudmila Darahan (State Secretary).
Oct. 1, 2024
Zelensky
Ukraine's Defense Minister Denies Link Between Air Force Commander's Resignation and F-16 Crash
The F-16's crash was a high-profile setback for Kyiv, which had lobbied the West for months to send the advanced fighter jet.
Sept. 1, 2024
Zelensky
From Paper to Pixels: How Ukraine’s ‘Armiya+’ App Is Transforming Soldier Services
The new app is designed to streamline military life, using electronic forms for submitting reports, recording plans, training, logistic services and even medical evacuation was officially launched.
Aug. 8, 2024
Umerov
US Announces a New $2.3 Billion Worth of Security Aid for Ukraine
The US Defense Secretary says the package will provide more air defense interceptors, anti-tank weapons, and other critical munitions taken from US stocks.
July 2, 2024
Zelensky
Russian Troops Set to Expand by 200-300 Thousand, Says Ukrainian Defense Minister
The minister added that the current number of Russian forces stationed in Ukraine and along its borders stands at 500 thousand troops.
May 29, 2024