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Delve into recent developments in weapons supply and defense strategies involving Ukraine. Donald Trump claims that a year ago, the US exhausted its weapon stock by supplying Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukraine is set to export surplus weapons under controlled agreements. In Italy, reports suggest Russian modern Kalashnikov rifles are reaching mafia clans, disguised as oil shipments. Discussions intensify around the possible transfer of US Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, a move analyzed by Moscow as a potential threat. Moreover, the PURL initiative sees NATO countries facilitating continuous US weapons flow to Ukraine. The dynamics of these arms deals and defensive capabilities highlight ongoing international collaborations and controversies surrounding military aid and trade.

What did Donald Trump claim about US weapon supplies to Ukraine?

Donald Trump claimed that the United States did not have its own weapons because it "gave everything to Ukraine" a year ago. This statement has sparked discussions about the state of the US military stock and its continuous support for Ukraine amidst ongoing conflicts.

How are Russian Kalashnikov rifles reaching the Italian mafia?

According to media reports, Russia has been supplying new Kalashnikov assault rifles to Italian mafia clans by disguising them as oil shipments. These weapons are entering Italy through ports in Sicily, Calabria, Greece, and Egypt, with some being smuggled in by land routes.

What are Ukraine's plans for its surplus weapons?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced plans to begin exporting specific types of surplus weapons. The country has already established agreements for four export sites, aiming for controlled and strategic arms trade with international partners.

What is the PURL initiative about weapons for Ukraine?

The PURL initiative involves NATO countries supporting Ukraine by facilitating a continuous flow of US weapons. This effort is intended to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities against ongoing threats and ensure steady military aid from international allies.

What concerns has Moscow raised about US missiles for Ukraine?

Moscow has expressed concerns over the potential supply of long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, analyzing it as a potential threat to Russian security. The situation underscores the geopolitical tensions and strategic calculations surrounding arms agreements in the region.

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Єнс Столтенберг Alliance will welcome Seoul’s decision to provide lethal aid to Ukraine - NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg South Korea's potential armed support for Ukraine is fundamentally different from North Korea's arms supply to Russia. 1 708 1

Закупівлі зброї Ukraine seeks to switch to direct contracts with arms manufacturers - Defense Ministry Ukraine seeks to switch to direct contracts with arms manufacturers, which will reduce dependence on intermediaries and increase defense capabilities. 793 9

Викрито торговців трофейною зброєю SSU exposes network of dealers selling trophy weapons to criminals. PHOTOS The SSU prevented illegal arms sales in the Kyiv, Mykolaiv and Lviv regions. Six organisers of the illegal business were detained in the course of complex measures. 6 952 18

боєприпаси Serbia will continue to sell weapons and ammunition to West, even if they are later transferred to Ukraine, - PM Vucevic Serbian Prime Minister Milos Vucevic said that Serbia would continue to sell weapons and ammunition to other countries, even if they are later transferred to Ukraine. 3 193 16

дрон,знищення,бредлі M2A2 "Bradley" crew shoots down Russian FPV drone with "Bushmaster" gun. VIDEO The Ukrainian crew of a US M2A2 "Bradley" armoured personnel carrier shot down a Russian FPV drone with fire from a 25mm "Bushmaster" cannon. 12 969 11 Previously in trend: War

дрони Defense Procurement Agency has ordered UAH 2.5 billion worth of drones on Prozorro since beginning of year - Defense Ministry Since the beginning of 2024, the Defense Procurement Agency of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has purchased drones worth UAH 2.5 billion through Prozorro tenders. 551 6

Україна може бити по армії РФ на російській території американською зброєю Pentagon confirms permission to use US weapons against Russian troops anywhere across border with Russia, not just near Kharkiv region Pentagon spokesman General Patrick Ryder said that the Ukrainian Armed Forces could use the weapons provided by the US to strike Russian forces anywhere across the border with Russia, not just those located near Kharkiv region. 8 014 33 Previously in trend: War

зсу US allowed Ukraine to strike any targets of Russian Federation on border - Politico The US has allowed Ukraine to use US weapons to defeat any Russian forces attacking from across the border, not just those in the Kharkiv region. 5 143 12

himars Ukraine can hit Russian Federation with American weapons in both Kharkiv and Sumy directions - White House The White House has officially confirmed that the Ukrainian Armed Forces may use American weapons on Russian territory near both the Kharkiv and Sumy regions of Ukraine. 4 362 45 Previously in trend: War

thales French arms company Thales will open joint venture in Ukraine, which, in particular, will be involved in production of electronic warfare equipment At Eurosatory, the French arms company Thales signed three agreements with the Ukrainian defence industry to strengthen support for the frontline and defence capabilities. 2 410 7

Швейцарія Swiss parliament wants to allow indirect arms supplies to Ukraine Ten members of the Security Policy Committee of the Swiss National Council, the lower house of parliament, have supported a proposal that would allow other countries to supply Swiss weapons to Ukraine. 1 839 9

карл,нехаммер Ukraine has right to attack Russian territory with Western weapons - Austrian Chancellor Nehammer Without Russia's involvement, it is impossible to achieve a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Ukraine. However, in defence. Ukraine can hit targets in Russia with Western weapons 2 748 12 Previously in trend: War

Імпорт зброї Ukraine is fourth largest arms importer in world, - SIPRI In 2019-2023, Ukraine ranked fourth in the world in terms of arms imports. Ukraine's share in the global volume of imported weapons is 4.9 percent. 2 605 3

зброя,постачання American shells have already arrived at frontline - Havryliuk American artillery shells have already arrived at the disposal of advanced Ukrainian units and have begun to slow down the pace of the Russian offensive. 7 992 18 Previously in trend: War

Єнс Столтенберг Stoltenberg: Ukraine has right to destroy Russian missile launchers used to shell Kharkiv Ukraine has the right to defend itself against Russian aggression. In particular, this means that the Ukrainian Defence Forces have the right to destroy legitimate military targets in the territory of the Russian Federation. 1 747 17 Previously in trend: War

Понад 100 нових зразків боєприпасів допущено до експлуатації в ЗСУ Mines, projectiles, cartridges: more than 100 new samples of domestically produced ammunition have been approved for use in AFU - Ministry of Defense. PHOTOS Since the beginning of the large-scale invasion of the Russian Armed Forces, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has codified and approved for use in the Defence Forces more than one hundred samples of ammunition of various types, almost half of them since the beginning of 2024. 2 314 2

Україна та Данія підписали меморандум Ukraine and Denmark signed memorandum on purchase of weapons and equipment from Ukrainian manufacturers - Umerov. PHOTO On 13 June, in the framework of the Ramstein Contact Group on Ukraine's Defence, Minister of Defence of Ukraine Rustem Umerov met with Minister of Defence of Denmark Troels Lund Poulsen and Minister of Defence of the Netherlands Kajsa Ollongren. 1 064 6

Зеленський Zelenskyy: Xi Jinping promised me he would not supply weapons to Russia President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Chinese leader Xi Jinping had promised him not to provide weapons to the aggressor country of Russia during a telephone conversation. 11 421 135

Генеральний секретар НАТО Єнс Столтенберг NATO does not consider use of Alliance weapons, in particular F-16, on territory of Russian Federation as escalation - Stoltenberg NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that strikes by Western weapons, in particular F-16 fighter jets on Russian territory, are not considered escalation. 1 717 12

буданов Budanov on preparation of Russians for strikes on territory of Russian Federation by Western missiles: "As they say, it’s too late to drink Borjomi". VIDEO The Ukrainian army is already striking at Russian territory with Western missile systems. 9 957 28 Previously in trend: War

зброя Over last week, 14 more weapons samples were approved for operation in AFU - Ministry of Defense Over the past week, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have commissioned 14 samples of new weapons. 1 911 2

рф,бук,зрк,армія Destruction of Russian Buk-M2 SAM launcher by US Swithblade-600 kamikaze drone. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers destroyed a Russian Buk-M2 missile launcher using a US-made Swithblade-600 kamikaze drone. 21 219 23 Previously in trend: War

азов US lifts ban on arms supply to Azov battalion - Washington Post The administration of US President Joe Biden has lifted the ban on arms supplies to the 12th Special Forces Brigade Azov of the National Guard of Ukraine. 13 153 55 Previously in trend: War

салліван It made no sense to not allow Ukraine to strike targets in Russian Federation. Momentum of Russian offensive in Kharkiv region has stalled, - Sullivan Jake Sullivan said that US President Joe Biden's decision to allow Ukrainians to hit Russia with American weapons was "common sense". 7 734 89

Президент США Джо Байден Biden: US does not allow Ukraine to use American weapons against Moscow or Kremlin U.S. President Joe Biden said that U.S. weapons should not be used by Ukraine to strike more than 320 kilometers deep into Russia. Kyiv cannot use it to hit Moscow and the Kremlin. 8 647 83

танк,рф,вибух Russian tank is blown to pieces after attack from American Javelin ATGM. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers destroyed a Russian tank in the Ukhlodarsk sector with the help of American Javelin ATGM. 11 012 22 Previously in trend: War

Марі-Аґнес Штрак-Ціммерманн It should have happened much earlier - Bundestag welcomed Ukraine’s permission to strike Russian Federation with German weapons The head of the Bundestag defense committee, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, welcomed Germany's decision to allow Ukraine to use German weapons against military facilities on the territory of Russia. She also expressed her conviction about the need to supply Ukraine with German Taurus cruise missiles. 2 243 10 Previously in trend: War

Клява This is legitimate goal, - Ambassador of Latvia Klyava about strikes of Ukraine with Western weapons on territory of Russia Ukraine has every right to strike military targets on the territory of Russia, as this is a legitimate goal. 458 2 Previously in trend: War

Президент Болгарії Румен Радев Allowing Ukraine to strike Russian Federation with Western weapons leads to "nuclear Armageddon", - President of Bulgaria Radev Bulgarian President Rumen Radev accused NATO of complicity in Russia's war in Ukraine. And the permission of Kyiv to carry out strikes on the territory of the Russian Federation creates the risk of "escalation" and "nuclear Armageddon". 8 044 75 World

Канцлер Німеччини Олаф Шольц про удари зброєю по РФ German strikes on Russian territory do not threaten escalation - Scholz German Chancellor Olaf Scholz does not believe that allowing Ukraine to strike military targets in Russia with weapons supplied by his country will lead to escalation. 6 362 56 World

джон,кірбі White House: US may extend authorization to use its weapons on Russian territory considering situation on battlefield The United States may expand the use of weapons transferred to Ukraine if the situation on the battlefield requires it. 2 386 11 Previously in trend: War

Міністр оборони України Рустем Умєров Umierov called on world defense companies to invest in production of weapons in Ukraine The head of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Rustem Umierov, called on the world's leading defense companies to invest in the production of weapons in our country, as well as to create joint defense enterprises. 1 354 18 Previously in trend: War

Заступник міністра закордонних справ Росії Сергій Рябков MFA of Russian Federation: Ukraine’s permission to use American weapons on targets on territory of Russian Federation may have "fatal consequences" for US Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Ryabkov said that the permission granted to Ukraine to use American weapons to hit targets on the territory of the Russian Federation could lead to "fatal consequences." 15 126 99 World

Застосування зброї для ударів по РФ можуть розширити Ukraine will work with partners to expand use of Western weapons for attacks on Russian Federation, - Kuleba The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dmytro Kuleba, said that they are currently working with partners to expand the use of Western weapons for strikes on the territory of the Russian Federation. 411 2 Previously in trend: War

ЗСУ можуть збивати російську авіацію над РФ із Patriot Ukraine can shoot down planes over Russia with Patriot air defense systems - Bundeswehr General The Ukrainian Armed Forces could, in theory, shoot down the aggressor country’s military aircraft attacking Ukraine in Russian airspace using Patriot systems supplied by Germany. 8 645 41 World

Міністр оборони Німеччини Пісторіус Pistorius explained easing of ban on strikes by German weapons against Russia: "We have adapted to situation" Germany’s decision to allow Ukraine to use German weapons against military targets in Russia is a result of a strategic adjustment to a changing situation. 2 266 7 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Володимир Зеленський і Джо Байден US does not limit strikes on Russian territory to Kharkiv - Carpenter Ukraine can use American weapons against Russian groups near the border where necessary. 4 477 14 World

ATACMS GMLRS, HIMARS, but not ATACMS: The Wall Street Journal reveals what weapons Ukraine is allowed to use to attack Russia Ukraine can use US GMLRS rockets, HIMARS artillery missile systems and other artillery systems to strike military targets in Russia, but the permit does not apply to ATACMS long-range surface-to-surface missiles. 6 720 58 World

Ракети Storm Shadow Great Britain did not give 100% permission to use Storm Shadow on territory of Russian Federation - Zelenskyy Ukraine has not received full confirmation from representatives of the British government that the Armed Forces have the ability to use long-range weapons, in particular Storm Shadow missiles, against targets on the territory of Russia. 5 252 38 World

столтенберг Ukraine has right to self-defense. This also includes ability to attack legitimate military targets in Russia - Stoltenberg NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that some NATO countries have come to the conclusion that Ukraine can use the weapons it has received for self-defense, including hitting military targets in Russia itself 1 172 16 War in Ukraine

байден USA confirmed Biden’s permission to use American weapons against Russian forces attacking Kharkiv region - journalist Yarysh A US official confirmed that Joe Biden had authorised "the use of the provided weapons to counter fire in the Kharkiv region". 14 462 56 War in Ukraine

пісторіус Germany will consider issue of permission to hit Russian Federation with its weapons - Pistorius Germany will consider allowing Ukraine to launch strikes with German weapons on Russian territory. 1 697 9 Previously in trend: War

борис,пісторіус Pistorius arrives in Ukraine and announces new aid package worth €500 million German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius arrives in Odesa on an unannounced visit and announces a €500 million package of support for Ukraine. 7 239 18 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Глава МЗС Норвегії Еспен Барт Ейде Ukraine has undisputed right to strike at targets in Russia to defend its territory, - Norwegian Foreign Minister Bart Eide Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide said that Ukraine should be able to use the provided weapons against those military targets as required by the military situation and as it would be most effective. 1 411 18 World

Глава МЗС Данії Ларс Люкке Расмуссен. Denmark will allow Ukraine to use its weapons against targets in Russia, - Foreign Minister Rasmussen Denmark supports Ukraine’s right to strike military targets in Russia with its weapons, as part of Kyiv’s self-defence. 1 919 7 Previously in trend: War

таяні Italy is against using its weapons to strike at Russia, - Foreign Minister Tajani The weapons that Italy is sending to Ukraine should not be used to strike at Russian territory. 1 701 22 World

Глава МЗС Канади Мелані Жолі Canada’s Foreign Minister Joly on striking Russian Federation with weapons transferred to Ukraine: There were no conditions Canada, handing over weapons to Ukraine, did not impose any conditions on the possibility of their use on the territory of the Russian Federation. There was no mention of bans. 4 139 19 Previously in trend: War

Міністр закордонних справ Фінляндії Еліна Валтонен Ukraine can strike on territory of Russia with weapons provided by Finland - head of Foreign Ministry Valtonen A country waging a defensive war may strike military facilities on the aggressor’s territory if necessary for self-defense. 3 425 30 Previously in trend: War