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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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зеленський There are 500 defence enterprises in Ukraine. Almost 300,000 people are involved in production of weapons for Armed Forces, - Zelenskyy Currently, there are 500 defence companies operating in Ukraine. Almost 300,000 people are involved in production. They produce domestic shells, guns, mortars, armoured vehicles, anti-tank systems, electronic warfare systems, etc. for the Ukrainian army. 3 760 64 Economics

гаубиці,l119 British company BAE Systems to maintain and repair L119 howitzers in Ukraine BAE Systems has signed a contract with the British government for the maintenance and repair of the L119 light gun, which was previously transferred to Ukraine. 1 437 4 War in Ukraine

окупанти UAV operator laughs at occupier who wounded comrade with jet stream backflash while shooting from RPG-7: "What stupid f**k! Stupid f**king monkey!". VIDEO The occupier wounded his comrade with a jet stream backflash during a shot from an RPG-7 grenade launcher. 23 589 20 Previously in trend: War

сша,зброя US hands over large amount of weapons confiscated during transport to Yemen to Ukraine - US Armed Forces Command The US Military Command handed over to Ukraine a large number of assault rifles, ammunition and other weapons that had been seized during their transport to Yemen. 12 936 64 Previously in trend: War

генштаб,війна,зсу Tax on imports of weapons and components for AFU from abroad should be canceled, I am preparing a corresponding draft law - "servant of people" Zablotskyi Prices for weapons and components in Ukraine are sometimes more than 80% higher than in the United States. This is because of the tax on their importation into Ukraine. 2 248 31 Previously in trend: War

сша,впк US government auditors recommend Pentagon to better track US weapons in Ukraine The U.S. Government Accountability Office, which is responsible for the government’s internal audit, has released the first two reports in a series of responses to congressional requests for $113 billion in response to the devastating effects of the Russian war. 6 601 22 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

боєприпаси To successfully repel Russian aggression, Ukraine now needs artillery shells, ammunition, missiles for air defense - Bundeswehr General Freuding Ukraine now needs artillery shells, ammunition and missiles for modern air defense, as well as armored combat vehicles 641 1 War in Ukraine

лекорню France may require arms manufacturers to speed up production to help Ukraine - Defence Minister Lecornu The French government is ready to use its powers to requisition industrial facilities or set priorities for arms manufacturers to speed up the production of weapons and ammunition needed on the battlefield in Ukraine. 703 5 World

Міністр оборони Данії Троельс Лунд Поульсен Danish Defense Minister Poulsen on helping Ukraine: In two or three years, it will be too late for West to wake up NATO countries can and should do more to support Ukraine, otherwise it will be too late in 2-3 years. 2 952 5 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

туск After Odesa tragedy, Tusk urges Speaker Johnson to approve aid to Ukraine Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk urged US House Speaker Mike Johnson to speed up the decision on aid to Ukraine, given the consequences of Russia’s strikes on Odesa. 5 731 63 World

снаряд,155,мм European Commission has allocated €500 million to increase ammunition production The European Commission has announced the allocation of €500 million to increase and accelerate the production of ammunition. 577 3 World

сбу Four black gunsmiths who sold "trophy" Russian weapons and explosives to crime were exposed - SSU. PHOTOS The Security Service and the National Police prevented the sale of weapons and ammunition to criminal elements in three regions of Ukraine. 4 154 9 Incidents

fire,dragon UK demonstrates results of latest DragonFire laser air defence system. PHOTO The United Kingdom demonstrated the results of its high-powered DragonFire laser weapon for engaging air targets. 11 718 74 World

джейк,салліван US announces new aid package for Ukraine worth $300 million The United States announced a new $300 million aid package for Ukraine, which includes ammunition for HIMARS systems. 13 296 137 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

caesar Caesar self-propelled artillery systems, mortars and shells: Denmark announces new aid package for Ukraine Denmark has announced a new package of military aid to Ukraine worth about 263 million pounds (approximately $335 million). In particular, the package will include Caesar self-propelled artillery systems, self-propelled 120mm mortars and ammunition. 8 687 15 World

с-400,ппо Over last 5 years, arms exports from Russia have decreased by 53% - SIPRI Between 2019 and 2023, arms exports from Russia almost halved - by 53%. Russia has moved to third place in the ranking of global arms exporters. 1 155 17 World

озброєння Strategy of helping Ukraine drop by drop no longer works, to fight against Russian troops, unlimited supply of weapons and ammunition is needed - Kuleba Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba insists on the supply of arms and ammunition to Ukraine without restrictions. 4 945 55 War in Ukraine

зброя,дпсу Members of criminal group who traded in unregistered weapons and ammunition were exposed in Sumy region. PHOTOS In the Sumy region, law enforcement officers together with border guards exposed and stopped the activities of individuals who stored and sold unregistered firearms and ammunition. 3 360 19 Incidents

лекорню French defense companies will produce weapons in Ukraine - Minister of Defense Lecornu France plans to involve its defense companies in the production of much-needed military equipment directly in Ukraine to help the country in its war against Russia. 1 476 10 Previously in trend: War

кндр DPRK suspended supply of weapons to Russian Federation by sea - mass media. PHOTOS Arms shipments by sea from North Korea to Russia have now stopped, which may be due to delays in production and logistics. However, arms shipments may continue by rail or aircraft. 4 431 11 World

зброя,фінляндія Finland allowed Ukraine to use its weapons for strikes on Russian territory Finland does not restrict the use of the weapons transferred to Ukraine - they can be used to attack targets located in the territory of the Russian Federation. 16 467 44 War in Ukraine

зеленський Zelenskyy calls on partners to supply Ukraine with promised weapons without delay: Every pause inspires Putin Ukraine’s partners must do everything possible to ensure that there are no delays in the supply of weapons to our soldiers. 1 255 15 Previously in trend: War

фон,дер,урсула,ляєн Profits from frozen assets of Russian Federation should be used for weapons for Ukraine - von der Leyen The European Union should consider using the proceeds of frozen Russian assets to purchase military supplies for Ukraine. 1 134 13 World

зброя,зсу Ukrainians will have to hand over combat weapons after end of war - Klymenko Ukrainian citizens will have to hand over their military weapons after the war ends. This applies to both weapons issued for the defence of the state and trophy weapons. 9 577 145 Society

макрон,зеленський Macron announces creation of new coalition of long-range weapons for Ukraine French President Emmanuel Macron spoke about the creation of a new coalition to provide Ukraine with long-range weapons. 9 181 45 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

розмінування,wisent Germany hands over new aid package to Ukraine: artillery shells, drones and demining vehicles On February 26, the German government announced the transfer of another batch of military aid to Ukraine, which included, among other things, artillery shells, drones, and demining vehicles. 10 069 62 Previously in trend: War

зеленський Ukraine is very interested in joint arms production with Bulgaria - Zelenskyy Our country is interested in joint arms production with Bulgaria. We are talking not only about cooperation during the war period, but also in the post-war period. 714 10 War in Ukraine

зеленський Ukrainian air defence cannot be strengthened without US - Zelenskyy The President stated that it would be impossible to strengthen Ukraine’s air defence system without the United States. 1 788 20 War in Ukraine

клименко,ігор No weapons have left Ukraine illegally in two years - Klymenko During the two years of the full-scale invasion, not a single weapon crossed the border of Ukraine illegally. 757 15 War in Ukraine

рустем,умєров Half of arms deliveries do not arrive in Ukraine on time, because of which we have to lose people and territories - Umerov Ukraine is doing everything possible and impossible, but work at the front is complicated without timely supplies. 5 329 80 War in Ukraine

ATACMS Zelenskyy: Ukraine will not use weapons of partners on territories of other states Ukraine will never use the weapons of its partners on the territories of other states, only on the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. 8 971 100 Previously in trend: War

зеленський Ukraine has renewed its defense industry and is reaching new level of weapons production, - Zelenskyy Ukraine is currently significantly increasing its arsenal of capabilities. We have managed to upgrade the country’s defense industry, which will allow us to reach a new level of weapons production. 5 320 85 Previously in trend: War

абрамс Combat work of Ukrainian crew of American M1A1 "Abrams" tank in Avdiivka direction. VIDEO A video of a fragment of the combat work of the Ukrainian crew of the American M1A1 Abrams tank in the Avdiivka direction has been posted online. 34 449 41 Previously in trend: War

гвинтівка,bren Ukroboronprom signed agreement on transfer of license for production of CZ BREN 2 rifles according to NATO standards Joint-stock company "Ukrainian Defense Industry" concluded an agreement of intent with the Czech company Česká zbrojovka a.s., signing a license transfer agreement. This will make it possible to assemble NATO standard rifles, in particular the CZ BREN 2 model, in Ukraine. 5 008 14 War in Ukraine

зброя,снаряди,міни Working group established in Defense Forces to coordinate arms procurement - Ministry of Defense Under the chairmanship of the Ministry of Defense, a working group of the Defense Forces was established to coordinate arms procurement. 1 368 26 Previously in trend: War

рамштайн Our partners at Ramstein offered to provide Ukraine with long-range weapons - Defense Ministry At the last meeting in the Ramstein format, our partners themselves spoke about the need to provide Ukraine with long-range weapons. 10 018 54 World

дії,зсу,бойові Armed Forces of Ukraine feels certain projectile "hunger", therefore it optimizes use of available means in battles in east of country - Defense Forces In the east of the country, both the Ukrainian defenders and the occupiers will feel a certain projectile "hunger". 1 622 8 War in Ukraine

путін Putin: Russia’s latest weapons are superior to NATO’s Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has said that Russia’s new weapons are superior to those of Western countries, including NATO. Soviet developments are allegedly no worse. 19 646 112 World

залужний Partial monopolization of defense industry of Ukraine and imperfection of legislation lead to problems with production of weapons - Zaluzhnyi The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, in his article, emphasized the partial monopolization of the defense industry and the imperfect legal framework that led to problems with weapons production in Ukraine. 13 907 113 Previously in trend: War

кремль Russia imported high-tech equipment from Taiwan - WP Since January 2023, the Russian company I Machine Technology, a supplier to arms manufacturers, has imported $20 million worth of equipment from Taiwan, which is a strategic partner of the United States. 10 968 40 World

сау,британська,as-90 More than 40 new models of weapons and equipment adopted for use in AFU - Ministry of Defense In January 2024, the Ministry of Defense authorized more than 40 samples of Ukrainian and foreign-made weapons and military equipment for use in the armed forces. 9 010 2 Previously in trend: War

нуланд US GLSDB bombs are on their way to frontline - Nuland Nuland said that ground-launched small diameter bombs from the US are already on their way to the Ukrainian military. 14 039 117 War in Ukraine

ракета,пуск,літак Launch of American AGM-88 HARM anti-radar missile by Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter. VIDEO A video recording of a fragment of the combat work of a Ukrainian MiG-29 pilot, which shows the launch of an American AGM-88 HARM anti-radar missile, has been published online. 17 493 30 Previously in trend: War

дрон,війна,дрони Ukraine starts using first samples of its own secret weapons in war with Russia - TIME The recent attacks on infrastructure deep inside Russia are the result of Ukraine’s first secret development of its own weapons. However, to establish mass production of such weapons, especially with the use of modern Western technologies, Kyiv will have to solve a number of problems. 21 379 42 Previously in trend: War

індія India plans to give up Russian weapons - Reuters India is seeking to distance itself from Russia as its largest arms supplier and is gradually reorienting itself towards the West. 6 883 16 World

неїжпапа Ukraine would have won war more quickly if it had struck Russian Federation with Western weapons - Navy Commander Neizhpapa. VIDEO If Ukraine had been allowed to use Western weapons supplied by its allies to attack important targets in Russia, the war would have ended much sooner. 4 057 38 Previously in trend: War

танк,знищення Shot from US Javelin ATGM destroys Russian armoured vehicle on battlefield. VIDEO A video has been posted online showing the destruction of a Russian armoured vehicle by a US Javelin anti-tank missile system. 17 721 10 Previously in trend: War

пентагон,райдер Threat of Ukraine’s defeat is real - Pentagon The Pentagon believes that there is a real threat of Ukraine’s defeat in the war if it does not receive the support of the West. 26 332 159 Previously in trend: War