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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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кулеба North Korea seems to be more effective partner of Russian Federation than our friends - Kuleba Russia outsells Ukraine in terms of artillery shells. One of the reasons for this is the assistance from the DPRK. Therefore, Ukraine’s partners should stop blaming each other for insufficient military production. 16 672 147 World

пентагон Lack of funds for Ukraine prevents to serve previously provided weapons - Pentagon The lack of a decision by the US Congress on further assistance to Ukraine affects the Pentagon’s ability to transfer weapons and ammunition to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as well as to service weapons that were provided earlier. 5 210 38 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

ракета,taurus Ukraine will have more long-range weapons – Defence Ministry after Ramstein meeting International partners have an absolute understanding that Ukraine needs more long-range weapons. 6 570 22 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

остін US has no information on misuse of weapons provided to Ukraine - Austin The United States does not have any credible evidence of the misuse or illegal transfer to third parties of U.S. weapons provided to Ukraine. 39 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

парє "Servant of People" Mezentseva: Ukraine and provision of weapons to it remains on agenda in PACE Ukraine remains on the agenda of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. 491 5 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

міноборони Ukraine and United States conduct first joint inspection of weapons provided by American partners The Internal Audit Service of the Ministry of Defence and representatives of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, together with representatives of the US Embassy’s Defence Cooperation Section, inspected weapons and equipment provided by US partners at a military unit. 3 452 9 War in Ukraine

олександр,камишін Ukraine has begun to produce artillery systems according to NATO standards, expanding production of drones and thermal imagers – Kamyshin Ukraine has begun producing NATO-standard artillery systems and doubled its ammunition production. In addition, the production of drones and thermal imagers is expanding. 3 126 46 War in Ukraine

леопард,хамві Soldiers of 59th Brigade on American Humvees escort German Leopard1A5BE tank. VIDEO A video was posted online showing a Ukrainian armoured group moving along a snowy road. 12 553 11 Previously in trend: War

зеленський Russians manufacture weapons through shadowy ties with leading countries of world – Zelenskyy Russia’s military-industrial complex operates through shadowy agreements with the world’s leading countries. Each Russian missile has dozens of components made by companies from other countries. 4 129 32 World

міноборони We are working on scaling operation of SAP system in army and automating logistics processes - Umerov Every piece of equipment and weaponry, every detail, every pair of shoes purchased for our military or provided to international partners must be accounted for, organized, stored properly, and quickly transferred to where it is needed to work for victory. 2 863 56 Previously in trend: War

рф,росія,обмеження,санкції Sanctions have reduced Russia’s purchases of weapons components from West by only 10% - report In January-October 2023, Russia’s imports of military goods reached almost $9 billion. This is only 10% less than before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. 1 816 7 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

москва,кремль,рф,русский,мир,росія,руський Russia manages to circumvent sanctions on technologies for production of weapons. Details are supplied by American and Chinese companies - Politico. INFOGRAPHICS Russia has largely managed to circumvent sanctions on technology. This allows it to manufacture weapons and continue its war against Ukraine. In the first 10 months of last year, Western companies supplied 48% of such components, while China supplied 45%. 3 144 11 World

патрік,райдер There is no evidence of withdrawal of modern weapons provided by United States from Ukraine - Pentagon Ukraine has provided the United States with full information for accounting and inventory of weapons received as military aid. 3 774 14 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

зсу Zelenskyy: Ukraine has no significant gains on front as Russians control sky Speaking to journalists in Latvia, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine has no significant gains on the frontline because the Russians control the sky. 2 641 23 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

сша,держдеп US State Department denies information about theft of American weapons in Ukraine US State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel did not confirm the information of The New York Times about the possible theft of American weapons in Ukraine. 2 803 9 World

джавелін,нлав Pentagon audit revealed problems with accounting of 2% of weapons transferred to Ukraine since 2014 A report by the U.S. Department of Defense Inspector General found that the department failed to promptly or fully account for nearly 40,000 weapons that were intended to help Ukraine since 2014. 9 223 31 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

шмід,нільс MP of Scholz’s party calls for buying weapons for Ukraine around world In view of Russia’s massive attacks on Ukraine, foreign policy expert of the SDP (Social Democratic Party of Germany), Niels Schmid, called for the purchase of more weapons around the world for delivery to Ukraine. 2 054 24 World

науседа,зеленський Ukraine and Lithuania agree to jointly produce anti-drone weapons Ukraine and Lithuania have agreed to jointly produce defence equipment, including anti-drone weapons. 829 1 World

зброя Weapons, which were planned to be provided to Ukraine, were sent to Israel - Ambassador Bodnar The Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip affected the armed assistance of Western countries to Ukraine and the perception of the Russian-Ukrainian war. 16 603 93 War in Ukraine

шольц Scholz wants to hold special debate on arms supply for Ukraine at EU summit German Chancellor Olaf Scholz plans to discuss military aid for Ukraine in separate discussions at the upcoming EU leaders’ summit on February 1. In particular, he wants to urge some countries to increase defense supplies. 3 059 25 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

джейк,салліван White House is discussing production of modern weapons for Ukraine with US defense industry - Reuters According to Reuters, officials of the US presidential administration met with representatives of 12 US defence companies to discuss the prospects of arms production for Ukraine. 6 977 41 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

шольц Scholz calls on EU to increase arms supplies to Ukraine – planned amounts are too small German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called on other EU states to provide more support to Ukraine, calling the support already planned insufficient. 4 432 27 World

росія,санкції European Commission is working to prevent third countries from re-exporting to Russia goods used for weapons production in circumvention of sanctions The European Commission says it is working "around the clock" to close possible loopholes that allow Russia to circumvent sanctions and obtain components needed to produce weapons in its war against Ukraine. 442 1 World

ходжес Hodges: US should provide Ukraine with missiles even with expired shelf life If any U.S. weapons are about to expire and are to be disposed of, they should be transferred to Ukraine instead, as there is a high probability that they can still be effective on the battlefield. 7 365 104 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

мелоні,джорджа Meloni takes stand in favor of further arms transfers to Ukraine: Only way to achieve any diplomatic solution is to maintain balance on battlefield Only further arms transfers to Ukraine will help ensure a balance on the battlefield. 2 726 19 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

зброя Ukraine needs to adopt law on captured weapons - Minister of Internal Affairs Klymenko The Ministry of Internal Affairs is waiting for the parliament to adopt a law that will regulate the circulation and use of captured weapons during martial law. 6 634 54 Previously in trend: War

абрамс,abrams Abrams tanks should be equipped with additional protection against FPV drones - Forbes Ukraine received 31 Abrams tanks two months ago, but has not yet deployed them to the battlefield. The tanks should be fitted with additional armor to protect them from explosives dropped by Russian drones. 10 900 44 Previously in trend: War

iris-t,samp/t Former Polish Army Commander Skrzyczak: West should provide Ukraine with more IRiS-T and SAMP/T As a result of Russia’s massive shelling of Ukraine’s territory, European partners should supply Kyiv with more air defense systems, including IRiS-T and SAMP/T. 4 012 31 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

грант,шаппс After massive Russian shelling, Britain will supply Ukraine with hundreds of anti-aircraft missiles After the massive Russian shelling of Ukraine on the night of Friday, December 29, British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps announced that "hundreds of anti-aircraft missiles" would be sent to Kyiv for British air defense systems. 12 230 68 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

танк,російський Rostec reports to Putin on 7-fold increase in tank production for war with Ukraine The Russian state corporation Rostec reports a sharp increase in the production of tanks, armored vehicles and shells for the army. 8 692 37 Previously in trend: War

сша,зброя US announces new military aid package for Ukraine worth $250 million. The United States provides Ukraine with a new military aid package worth $250 million. 9 051 40 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

зеленський Ukraine should produce itself or with partners all the weapons it needs - Zelenskyy Ukraine should produce, independently or together with partners, all the weapons necessary to fight aggression. 9 224 138 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

боєприпаси,снаряди Zaluzhnyi: This year’s supply of AFU was incomplete, but it allowed us to confidently conduct combat operations Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Valerii Zaluzhnyi is not disappointed with the level of supply of the Armed Forces in 2023. 4 521 48 Previously in trend: War

умєров,косіняк-камиш Umerov called on Polish arms manufacturers to conclude direct contracts and create joint ventures The Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Rustem Umyerov, expects fruitful cooperation with the new Minister of National Defense of Poland, Kosyniak-Kamysz. 1 597 21 Economics

gepard Germany hands over new batch of weapons to Ukraine: additional Gepard anti-aircraft guns and more than 30,000 rounds of ammunition Today, on December 22, Germany has updated the list of military aid delivered to Ukraine. In particular, Kyiv has received additional Gepard anti-aircraft guns. 5 202 54 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

зеленський Zelenskyy to diplomats: "We need more weapons, because no one is going to give up" President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that the priorities for the next year should include work to strengthen defense support for Ukraine. 3 985 51 Previously in trend: War

швейцарія Swiss Parliament eases arms export rules, which could theoretically help Ukraine On Monday, the Swiss National Council, the lower house of parliament, followed the upper house, the Council of Cantons, in approving an amendment to legislation that somewhat eases requirements for arms exports. 2 129 2 World

умєров Ukraine is ready to invest in joint defense enterprises of United States, - Umerov The focus of the defense department is the development of military innovations, in particular the production and purchase of drones of various modifications. 2 640 28 War in Ukraine

cv90 Sweden and Denmark will supply Ukraine with CV90 infantry fighting vehicles Sweden and Denmark have agreed to further support Ukraine in the field of combat vehicles. The countries will provide Kyiv with CV90 infantry fighting vehicles. 10 417 7 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

умєров Umierov: Defense Ministry’s goal in 2024 is to localize arms production in Ukraine The goal of the Ministry of Defense for 2024 is to localize arms production in Ukraine. Next year, the ministry’s budget allocates UAH 255 billion for the Armed Forces for the item "weapons, military equipment and ammunition." 2 143 31 War in Ukraine

міноборони Ukraine and US agree on plan for joint monitoring of weapons provided by US partners - Defense Ministry Representatives of the U.S. Embassy and the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine agreed on a plan for joint physical inspections of weapons provided by U.S. partners. 1 520 4 War in Ukraine

знищення Crew of Bradley infantry fighting vehicle shoots down three enemy armored personnel carriers near Avdiivka. VIDEO The crew of the Ukrainian Bradley IFV from the 47th Magura Brigade destroyed three enemy armoured personnel carriers near Avdiivka. 32 533 23 Previously in trend: War

корабель Russia may use civilian vessels to transport weapons across Black Sea - ISW According to Article 19 of the Montreux Convention, Turkey has not allowed warships to pass through the Bosphorus and Dardanelles straits since 28 February 2022. 2 090 18 War in Ukraine

зеленський Zelenskyy met with heads of US defense companies: it is important to develop joint production of ammunition and air defense systems During his visit to the United States, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held an important and productive meeting with the heads of US defence companies. 4 313 19 Previously in trend: War

болгарія Bulgarian parliament approves provision of MANPADS and assistance with F-16 training to Ukraine Bulgaria’s National Assembly on Friday overwhelmingly supported the provision of additional military assistance to Ukraine, including participation in a coalition to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets. 2 321 17 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

болгарія Bulgarian Parliament’s Defense Committee supports provision of man-portable air-defence system and anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine At a meeting on Thursday, the Defense Committee of the Bulgarian Parliament supported the provision of unusable, outdated or surplus man-portable air defense systems (MPADS) and anti-aircraft missiles of various types to Ukraine. 5 350 20 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

155 Kamyshyn: There are agreements with two US companies on joint production of 155 calibre ammunition in Ukraine Ukraine has reached an agreement with two leading US companies to jointly produce 155 calibre ammunition in Ukraine. 2 639 18 War in Ukraine

єс,допомога Partner aid to Ukraine has fallen to its lowest level since January 2022, - Ukraine Support Tracker. INFOGRAPHICS The dynamics of support for Ukraine from Western partners slowed down, with partner assistance falling to its lowest level since January 2022. 10 849 102 World