Tag: Ukrainian war

For the first time, a Ukrainian region and a US state have formalized their partnership through a memorandum of cooperation

Portugal has announced its participation in the Czech Republic’s initiative to procure artillery ammunition for Ukraine, pledging €100 million towards the cause

The European Commission has announced an allocation of €500 million towards the Accelerating the Support to Ammunition Production (ASAP) initiative

Rheinmetall, a leading German defense contractor, has announced plans to construct four manufacturing facilities in Ukraine, aimed at producing projectiles, military vehicles, gunpowder, and air defense systems

Ukrzaliznytsia, the Ukrainian railway company, has introduced a specialized medical evacuation train, a first in its operations, previously having relied on separate evacuation cars for transporting the wounded, according to the company’s press service

Japan and the United States have decided to collaborate on the joint production of defense equipment aimed at supporting Ukraine, according to Yomiuri, which cited sources from both Japanese and American governments

Denmark has declared the provision of its 16th military aid package to Ukraine, valued at over 216.2 million euros, primarily featuring self-propelled artillery systems and ammunition

Estonia has put forward a proposal for a 120 billion euro annual financing plan aimed at supporting Ukraine

Ukraine has finalized an agreement with the European Union, securing a financial aid package totaling 6 billion euros

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has signed legislation facilitating the posthumous use of military personnel’s reproductive cells, thereby preserving their opportunity for biological parenthood

Judge Tomoko Akane has been elected as the new head of the International Criminal Court (ICC), also known as The Hague Tribunal, by its judges during a plenary session

The “Oscar-2024” ceremony marked a historic moment for Ukraine as Mstislav Chernov’s documentary “20 Days in Mariupol” clinched the country’s first-ever Oscar since gaining independence

In a period spanning from 2019 to 2023, Ukraine emerged as the top arms importer in Europe, marking a significant surge in the continent’s arms imports by 94% compared to the previous five years, as reported by the Stockholm Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)

In a strategic move to bolster Ukraine’s defense capabilities amid ongoing conflicts, France has announced plans to establish weapon manufacturing operations within Ukraine

The Czech Republic’s initiative to purchase artillery ammunition for Ukraine has achieved a significant milestone, with sufficient funds collected to buy 300,000 shells, announced Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala

Valdis Dombrovskis, Vice President of the European Commission, made a significant visit to Ukraine on March 8, reinforcing the European Union’s solid support in light of Russia’s brutal and unlawful aggression

Norway has pledged to contribute up to 1.6 billion Norwegian kroner (approximately $153 million) towards a Czech-led initiative aimed at procuring 800,000 pieces of artillery ammunition for Ukraine

Latvia has announced its participation in the Czech-led initiative to procure artillery ammunition from outside the European Union for Ukraine

Bulgaria has initiated the shipment of the promised armored personnel carriers to Ukraine, marking a significant step in its support for the country amidst the ongoing conflict

The Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry announced that the destruction of the Russian ship “Sergey Kotov” resulted in personnel losses for the occupying forces. It is likely that part of the crew was evacuated successfully

This year, Ukraine is poised to significantly ramp up its drone production, potentially reaching up to 2 million units

Ukraine’s Prime Minister, Denys Shmyhal, has declared the country’s readiness to manufacture over one million drones annually, emphasizing the Ukrainian business sector’s capacity to meet and exceed this production target

Ukraine has successfully established five joint ventures with leading Western arms manufacturers, highlighting the nation’s active collaboration with global defense industry leaders

The French Ministry of the Armed Forces has detailed the comprehensive military support provided to Ukraine since the onset of the full-scale war, highlighting France’s significant contribution to Ukraine’s defense capabilities