weapons

France proposes to create weapons stocks in Europe that can be transferred to Ukraine if necessary To deter Moscow from a new attack, it is necessary to create weapons stocks on common European territory that can be transferred to Ukraine if necessary 27.02.25 13:09 2 140 30

North Korea has already supplied Russia with 120 long-range self-propelled artillery systems and 120 MLRS – Budanov Russia has received 120 long-range self-propelled artillery pieces and 120 multiple launch rocket systems from North Korea. 25.02.25 21:47 1 420 13

Ukraine has enough weapons to wage war until summer without US aid - Wall Street Journal Ukraine will be able to maintain the current pace of fighting until the summer even without US military assistance, but at the same time, the country may face a shortage of ammunition and critical weapons. 25.02.25 15:18 2 649 22

US halts arms sales to Ukraine – "Voice" People’s Deputy, warrior Kostenko The United States has suspended arms sales to Ukraine. All defense companies that were preparing to supply weapons are awaiting a decision. 20.02.25 21:26 17 485 165 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Zelenskyy talks with Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen: they discuss arms supplies and joint production President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone conversation with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. 20.02.25 20:57 869 12

GMLRS rocket cluster munitions cover forest belt with occupiers and equipment. VIDEO A video showing the combat use of GMLRS rockets with cluster munitions has been published online. 11.02.25 12:05 10 641 13

Ukrainian-made BATON drone approved for use in Armed Forces of Ukraine - Ministry of Defense The Ministry of Defense has codified and authorized the use of domestically produced BATON unmanned aerial systems in the units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces. 10.02.25 14:25 4 431 19

Ministry of Defence on plans for 2025: Focus on new missiles and missile defence system The Ministry of Defence has called the use of long-range weapons one of the key elements in reducing Russia's military potential. 10.02.25 11:57 1 786 11 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Arms

Zelensky held meeting of Supreme Commander-in-Chief HQ: Supply of weapons to army must be stable During a meeting of the Headquarters of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief on Friday, February 7, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard reports on the supply of weapons to the Ukrainian army. 07.02.25 21:37 1 080 30

Ukraine to allocate record UAH 739 billion for weapons production and procurement in 2025 – Shmyhal The Ukrainian government has planned a record budget of UAH 739 billion for weapons production and procurement programs in 2025. 07.02.25 17:30 1 323 24

About 70% of weapons and equipment at front are international aid - Ministry of Defense Most of the weapons and military equipment used at the front are donated by Ukraine's international partners. 07.02.25 10:39 1 438 18 Previously in trend: War

Ministry of Defense authorizes 7 more small arms for use in Armed Forces In January 2025, the Ministry of Defense codified and authorized seven samples of small arms and grenade launchers manufactured by European and American arms companies for use in the units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 06.02.25 17:29 2 921 2

Ukraine and Czech Republic launch joint project to produce rifles based on Danish model Defense Minister Rustem Umierov met with a delegation from the Intergovernmental Agency for Defense Cooperation (AMOS) of the Ministry of Defense of the Czech Republic, accompanied by leading Czech defense companies. The parties discussed new joint projects. 05.02.25 18:36 5 677 76

Dragon drone scorches enemy positions in Donetsk region. VIDEO A video has been posted online showing a Ukrainian drone operator equipped with a thermite ammunition burning down the occupiers' positions. 05.02.25 14:24 8 357 28

Combat work of Ukrainian crew of German "IRIS-T" air defence missile system. VIDEO A video with fragments of the combat work of the Ukrainian crew of the German "IRIS-T" air defence missile system has been published online. 05.02.25 12:28 7 900 11

40% of weapons and equipment at front are Ukrainian-made, - Zelenskyy Currently, 40% of the weapons and equipment used at the front in Ukraine are Ukrainian-made, and the US contribution to Ukraine's defence capability is 30%. 05.02.25 09:20 1 597 19

Destruction of rare Russian reconnaissance UAV "Merlin-VR" using anti-aircraft drone. VIDEO A kamikaze anti-aircraft drone operator from the 81st Separate Airmobile Slobozhanska Brigade destroyed a Russian experimental reconnaissance UAV Merlin-VR. 04.02.25 15:42 20 391 13

US paused arms supplies to Ukraine, but resumed them over weekend - media The United States briefly paused arms supplies to Ukraine, but resumed military aid over the weekend. 03.02.25 22:32 6 912 43 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

EU leaders have different views on where to buy arms The leaders of the 27 member states of the European Union have different views on whether to spend money from EU funds on the purchase of weapons within the European Union or to allow purchases from the United States. 03.02.25 18:28 1 133 6

15 dealers, who organised illegal sale of "trophy" weapons and ammunition, detained - SSU. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine and the National Police stopped a number of attempts to illegally sell weapons and explosives in different regions of Ukraine. 03.02.25 15:06 2 221 6

We are preparing new formats for supporting brigades and manning units. Details will be next week, - Zelenskyy President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy chaired a meeting of the Headquarters of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief. In particular, the issue of staffing the units was discussed.  31.01.25 22:33 1 582 19

Ministry of Defense assured that situation around DPA did not affect supply of weapons to AFU The Ministry of Defense assured that the situation around the Defense Procurement Agency (DPA) did not affect the quality of weapons supplies to the AFU. 31.01.25 21:29 697 20

China has become only exporter of rare metals needed for weapons production to Russia - media. INFOGRAPHICS After the European Union and the United States imposed sanctions in 2022, China became a monopolist in the market for the supply of sanctioned rare metals to Russia - gallium, stibium, germanium - chemical metals that are essential for the production of weapons, including nuclear ones. 31.01.25 08:43 5 911 15

Before full-scale invasion, US refused to help with weapons. We were left alone, - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the United States refused to transfer weapons to Ukraine before Russia's full-scale invasion. 29.01.25 15:33 13 336 153

Artillery strike with "Copperhead" guided munition on concrete shelters of occupiers in Kherson region. VIDEO Ukrainian artillery destroyed a concrete shelter of the occupiers in Kherson region with a high-precision "Copperhead" shell. 29.01.25 14:28 13 565 16

Destruction of Russian fiber optic FPV drone using fighter drone and mobile radar. VIDEO Drone operators of the 414th Separate Brigade of Strike Unmanned Aircraft Systems "Birds of Madiar" intercepted and destroyed a Russian kamikaze UAV controlled via a fiber-optic cable. 29.01.25 11:28 14 576 34

Weapons supplies will continue: Italian Parliament supports military assistance to Ukraine in 2025 The Italian Parliament has voted to continue providing military assistance to Ukraine this year. 28.01.25 19:02 1 011 2 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Conflict between Umerov and Bezrukova threatens steady supply of weapons - NYT The conflict between Defence Minister Rustem Umerov and the head of the Defence Procurement Agency, Maryna Bezrukova, threatens the stable supply of weapons to the frontline. 28.01.25 12:31 3 659 38 Previously in trend: War

Ukraine needs more weapons and air defense systems to prevent front line from shifting - Kallas Ukraine needs more military aid to stop the advance of the Russian army. In particular, the Armed Forces of Ukraine need more ammunition and more air defense equipment. 27.01.25 21:48 824 2 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Grenade launchers, ammunition, explosives seized: police conduct 19 searches in Kherson region to shut down arms trafficking channels. PHOTOS In the Kherson region, law enforcement officers conducted 19 searches to shut down arms trafficking channels. The seized items include firearms, grenade launchers and explosives. 27.01.25 18:51 1 232 4

Zaluzhnyi: West’s delay in providing Ukraine with necessary weapons has changed situation on battlefield Former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Ambassador of Ukraine to the United Kingdom Valerii Zaluzhnyi believes that the delay of democratic countries in the West in providing Kyiv with the necessary amount of weapons to fight Russia has led to a change in the situation on the battlefield, and Ukraine has entered a state of prolonged war. 27.01.25 18:37 9 605 95

Soldiers of "Vampire" air defence system mounted on board boat shoot down Russian Kh-59 cruise missile over Black Sea. VIDEO A video has been posted online showing the combat work of the Ukrainian unit of the US "Vampire" SAM. 27.01.25 12:48 8 861 20

Trump does not rule out buying US weapons for Ukraine with frozen Russian assets, - Kellogg US President Donald Trump's Special Representative for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, said that the possibility of Ukraine using the profits from Russian frozen assets to buy American weapons is being discussed. 24.01.25 22:32 3 377 29

Russia purchased $18 billion worth of machines for weapons production from Europe and China In 2023 and the first seven months of 2024, Russia managed to purchase more than 22,000 computer numerically controlled machines (CNC machines), components and consumables for $18.2 billion. 24.01.25 16:59 15 570 50

More than 800 weapons and 57 kg of explosives: over 1000 simultaneous searches for illegal arms trafficking conducted throughout Ukraine - National Police. PHOTOS During a large-scale special operation across Ukraine, police seized more than 800 weapons, 482 grenades, 46,000 rounds of ammunition and more than 57 kg of explosives. 24.01.25 15:33 3 804 18

Europe can finance US weapons for Ukraine, - Rutte NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has outlined a strategy for continued support for Ukraine by Western allies and Europe's readiness to take on additional financial commitments. 23.01.25 14:35 1 559 23

Russian boasting about North Korean MLRS disguised as civilian truck: "Miracle equipment near Kursk". VIDEO&PHOTOS A video was posted online showing a Russian filming a North Korean MLRS disguised as a civilian truck in the Kursk region. 23.01.25 14:42 17 706 79

North Korea to reinforce Russia with missiles and artillery in Kursk region - Budanov North Korea is planning to send missile and artillery reinforcements to Russia in the Kursk region. 23.01.25 12:08 2 065 15

More than thousand searches: law enforcement closes down arms sales and storage channels. VIDEO Law enforcement officers are conducting more than a thousand simultaneous searches to shut down the channels of illegal arms sales and storage. 23.01.25 09:41 7 236 20

Israel’s Foreign Ministry offers to transfer Russian weapons captured by IDF in Lebanon to Ukraine The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs has offered to transfer Russian-made weapons seized by the IDF to Ukraine. The Ukrainian side is counting on a positive decision in this regard. 21.01.25 20:23 8 169 94

Journalists and activists ask MPs to help deal with corruption scandals with weapons Journalists, volunteers and public figures are appealing to the parliamentary committees on national security and defence and the anti-corruption committee to hold open committee meetings on the arms supply scandals that erupted at the end of last year. 20.01.25 11:53 3 071 18

Umerov and Canadian Chief of Defence Staff Carignan discussed security priorities and increased arms supplies. PHOTOS Minister of Defence of Ukraine Rustem Umerov met with Chief of Defence Staff of Canada General Jenny Carignan. 19.01.25 11:20 1 000 13

Zelenskyy holds meeting of Supreme Commander-in-Chief HQ: we are working on larger purchases and scale of weapons production in Ukraine. VIDEO On Friday, 17 January, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief HQ. 17.01.25 21:41 1 305 26

One third of weapons in Ukraine are of domestic production, - Zelenskyy In Ukraine, a significant portion of the weapons used on the battlefield are domestic products. 15.01.25 15:46 1 202 19

Zelenskyy discusses arms production and investments to strengthen Ukraine’s defense capabilities with Tusk President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk the production and supply of weapons to strengthen Ukraine's defense, as well as the possibility of investing in the development of domestic production. 15.01.25 15:40 368 2

Aerial drone equipped with double-barreled shotgun destroys Russian drones. VIDEO A video has been posted online showing an aerial drone equipped with a double-barreled, multi-shot gun shooting down Russian UAVs at close range. 15.01.25 11:55 22 102 102

Police search young men who blocked road in Kyiv and listened to Russian music: weapons, ammunition and knives seized. VIDEO Police conducted searches at the residences of two minors who appeared in the scandalous videos of street blocking in Kyiv. 13.01.25 07:53 35 561 125

NATO chief seeks to convince Trump to make it easier for Europeans to access American weapons NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has begun talks with US President-elect Donald Trump, aimed at liberalizing European countries' access to US military equipment. 09.01.25 11:24 1 013 10