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Germany will allocate $500 million for Ukraine under a NATO initiative to supply American weapons. Meanwhile, Pentagon explores options to redirect equipment back to US reserves, signifying a shift in current strategies. The EU supports Ukraine by preparing loans for purchasing arms, while discussions take place on enhancing domestic weapon production. US President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy converse over arms trade, potentially seeing a 'mega deal' involving battle-tested Ukrainian drones. NATO's new strategies make American weapons ready for shipment to aid Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression.

How is Germany supporting Ukraine with weapons?

Germany is contributing $500 million to a NATO-led initiative aimed at equipping Ukraine with American weapons. This effort seeks to bolster Ukraine's defense infrastructure in its ongoing conflict with Russia, ensuring the country has access to modern military equipment.

What did the Pentagon announce about Ukraine's weapons?

The Pentagon is considering returning some weapons and equipment intended for Ukraine back to US stockpiles, a significant policy shift that may alter previous plans allocating billions of dollars to Kyiv. This move reflects internal assessments and operational strategies within the US Department of Defense.

What are the implications of Trump's and Putin's meetings for Ukraine?

According to statements, Ukraine will continue to receive military assistance regardless of the outcomes of meetings between Trump and Putin. These meeting agendas often include arms supply discussions that impact international and domestic military strategies, informing ongoing support commitments.

How is the EU planning to support Ukraine militarily?

European allies are preparing to request the European Commission for long-term loans aimed at purchasing American weapons for Ukraine. This strategic financial commitment underlines the EU's dedication to enhancing Kyiv's military capabilities as well as modernizing their own armed forces to address regional security threats.

What is the 'mega deal' discussed by Zelenskyy and Trump?

The 'mega deal' involves discussions between US President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy about a significant arms trade agreement. Strategic negotiations consider the US purchasing battle-tested Ukrainian drones in exchange for Kyiv acquiring American weapons, reflecting deepened bilateral defense collaborations.

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Western components in Russian weapons DIU provided diplomats with evidence of supply of Western components for production of weapons by Russian Federation. PHOTOS Experts from the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine presented Ukrainian and foreign diplomats with evidence of the supply of Western components for the production of Russian weapons. 2 953 43 Previously in trend: Components for Russian weapons Supply of foreign components for Russian military intustry

FSB agent was preparing terrorist attacks in the Dnipropetrovsk region Former police officer from Donetsk created network of hideouts with explosives for terrorist attacks in Dnipropetrovsk region, - SSU. PHOTOS The SSU military counterintelligence prevented a Russian agent who was preparing a series of terrorist attacks in the Dnipropetrovsk region from escaping from Ukraine. 2 816 5 Previously in trend: countering terrorist attacks Recruited FSB agents

Kellogg was shown Western components in Russian weapons Kellogg was shown Western-made components in Russian weapons, - DIU of MoD. VIDEO+PHOTOS Specialists from the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine briefed US Special Envoy Keith Kellogg on Western-made components in Russian weapons. 9 022 18 Previously in trend: Kellogg’s visit to Kyiv

Meeting at Zelenskyy’s office Zelenskyy held meeting on situation in defence sector: there must be more Ukrainian weapons. PHOTO President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting on the situation in the defence sector. 1 151 17 Previously in trend: Ukrainian weapons production

Ukrainian combat module "Khyzhak" Ukrainian combat module "Khyzhak" codified and approved for use in Armed Forces of Ukraine, - Ministry of Defence. PHOTO The domestic remote-controlled combat module "Khyzhak" has been codified and approved for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 2 803 7 Previously in trend: Codification of weapons

The soldier was selling weapons Soldier who attempted to sell stolen weapons worth over UAH 1.7 million has been detained, - SBI. PHOTO SBI officers detained and served a notice of suspicion to a serviceman who tried to illegally sell weapons that were on the balance sheet of his military unit in Donetsk region. 3 361 13 Previously in trend: Illegal arms trafficking

The SSU detained six more traffickers who were selling trophy weapons in Ukraine Russian assault rifles, sniper rifles, explosives: six traffickers selling "trophy" weapons detained – SSU. PHOTOS  The Security Service of Ukraine, together with the State Bureau of Investigation and the National Police, detained six individuals who were attempting to organize the illegal sale of "trophy" weapons across four different regions of Ukraine. 2 250 15 Previously in trend: Illegal arms trafficking Illegal possession of weapons

In Donetsk region, the State Bureau of Investigation exposed a law enforcement officer who resold captured weapons Law enforcement officer from Pokrovsk resold captured weapons with acquaintance, according to SBI. PHOTOS SBI officers, with the assistance of the SSU and the National Police, exposed a law enforcement officer from Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, and his accomplice, who organised a channel for illegal sale of trophy weapons. 1 967 9 Previously in trend: Illegal arms trafficking

Ukrainian forces report faulty 120mm mortar rounds on frontline Frontline troops receive mortar rounds with "extremely poor-quality" propellant. PHOTO Ukrainian defenders on one of the most intense frontlines have reported that newly supplied mortar rounds contain propellant of "extremely poor quality." 9 032 64 Previously in trend: Supply of faulty mortar shells

weapons, cache, Kyiv, cache Father and son detained for setting up ammunition and weapons caches in Desnianskyi district of Kyiv - SBI. VIDEO&PHOTOS Two Kyiv residents were served a notice of suspicion for organising and arranging storage facilities in Kyiv for weapons that were being transported from the frontline territories and combat zones. 6 197 28 Previously in trend: Ammunition caches

Aviation missiles seized from Berdychiv resident He stored box of missiles in basement of high-rise building: Berdychiv resident faces up to 7 years in prison. PHOTO During a search at the residence of a 49-year-old man, law enforcement officers in Berdychiv found a box containing eight aircraft missiles. The items, which posed a real threat to the life and health of the residents of the house, were seized by the police. The pre-trial investigation is ongoing. 7 890 33 Previously in trend: Stored missiles in the basement

Sanctioned Russian vessel transported weapons from Syria across English Channel Sanctioned Russian cargo ship transported military equipment from Syria across English Channel - Times. PHOTOS The Russian cargo ship Baltic Leader, which is under US sanctions, transported military equipment from Syria across the English Channel this week, accompanied by a warship. 7 698 12 Previously in trend: Sanctioned Russian vessel

SSU and National Police detain 15 people for attempted illegal sale of weapons in Ukraine 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. 2 221 6

seizure of illegal weapons 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. 1 232 4

Large-scale special operation by National Police: weapons, explosives and drugs seized 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. 3 804 18

Umerov met with Chief of Canadian Defense Staff Carignan 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. 1 000 13

Police seize ammunition found by citizens in forest belt near Poltava 58 hand grenades of various types, mines, including anti-tank mines, anti-tank grenade launcher and more than 1,600 rounds of ammunition found in forest belt in Poltava region. PHOTOS A grenade launcher, mines and hand grenades were found in the woods near Poltava. The discovery was reported by a local resident. 6 363 9

SSU disrupts arms sales scheme SSU and National Police detain 5 dealers who wanted to set up trade of "trophy" weapons of occupiers. PHOTOS The SSU and the National Police uncovered attempts to illegally sell weapons in Zhytomyr, Cherkasy and Kirovohrad regions. 2 186 5 Previously in trend: War

warehouse, weapons Grenade launchers, flamethrowers, anti-tank and anti-personnel mines: law enforcement officers discover ammunition depot in Kharkiv. PHOTOS Law enforcement officers discovered an ammunition depot in Kharkiv. The room for storing the weapons was arranged in one of the garage cooperatives in Nemyshlianskyi district. 4 071 17

допомога, Литва Ammunition, spare parts for armored personnel carriers and generators: Lithuania hands over new batch of military aid to Ukraine. PHOTO This week, Lithuania handed over another batch of military aid to Ukraine. 2 896 10 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Міноборони кодифікувало універсальний кулемет SAR 762 MT калібру 7.62 х 51мм НАТО SAR 762 MT universal machine gun has been approved for use in AFU. PHOTO The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has codified and authorized the SAR 762 MT 7.62 x 51 mm NATO-calibre universal machine gun for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 9 605 13

Стіна дронів Ukraine increased drone production 10 times in year - Ministry of Digital Transformation. INFOGRAPHICS In 2024, compared to 2023, the production capacity of the Ukrainian drone industry increased 10 times. 1 338 10

ЦАХАЛ знайшов у Хезболли на півдні Лівану російську зброю IDF found most modern Russian weapons at Hezbollah bases in Lebanon - Netanyahu. PHOTOS The Israeli military discovered "state-of-the-art Russian weapons" during searches at the bases of the Hezbollah terrorist group in southern Lebanon. 21 662 58

На позиціях "Хезболли" виявили зброю російського виробництва Russian-made weapons were found at "Hezbollah" positions in Lebanon - Israeli media. VIDEO&PHOTOS Israeli troops seize Russian-made weapons at Hezbollah positions. 17 710 49 Previously in trend: War

Російські війська вперше застосували в Україні китайські бронемашини Russians used Chinese ZFB-05 armoured vehicles for first time in war in Ukraine - Bild. PHOTO The Russian military used armoured vehicles from China for the first time in the war against Ukraine. 18 067 40 Previously in trend: War

БТР Хорунжий Ministry of Defense has authorized supply of Ukrainian armored personnel carrier "Khorunzhyi" to Armed Forces of Ukraine. PHOTO The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has codified and approved for delivery to the Armed Forces of Ukraine the domestic armoured personnel carrier Khorunzhyi, which is the result of a deep modernisation of the Soviet APC-60. 11 222 34 Previously in trend: War

Киянина затримали за продаж протитанкового гранатомета Man arrested in Kyiv for selling hand grenade launchers on Internet and sending them by mail to buyers. PHOTO Kyiv law enforcement officers detained a 40-year-old man who was selling hand-held anti-tank grenade launchers on Internet sites. 4 222 19

РФ почала використовувати ракетний комплекс Bulsae із КНДР Russian Federation began using Bulsae-4 missile complex from DPRK in war against Ukraine, - mass media. PHOTO The Russian invaders began using the long-range self-propelled anti-tank missile system Bulsae-4 in the war against Ukraine. 30 563 123 Previously in trend: War

25 зразків кулеметів допущено до експлуатації в ЗСУ More than 25 samples of machine guns are approved for use in defence forces. PHOTOS Since the beginning of Russia's large-scale invasion, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has codified and authorised more than 25 machine gun models for use in the Ukrainian defence forces. 7 263 12

Зброя, що допущена до експлуатації в ЗСУ About 20 samples of sniper and anti-materiel rifles have been approved for use in AFU - Ministry of Defense. PHOTOS Since the beginning of Russia's large-scale invasion, the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has codified and authorized about 20 models of sniper and anti-material rifles for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. One-third of them are of Ukrainian manufacture. 3 097 22

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. 6 951 18

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. 2 306 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. 1 052 6

Арсенал ЗСУ Over 25 samples of mortars and grenade launchers replenished arsenal of AFU in two years - Ministry of Defense. PHOTOS During the two years of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the Armed Forces of Ukraine’s arsenal was replenished with 25 models of mortars and grenade launchers, both Ukrainian and foreign. 2 317 3 War in Ukraine

СБУ затримала банду "чорних зброярів" у 6 областях України SSU detains gang of "black gunsmiths" selling trophy machine guns and sniper rifles to criminals. PHOTOS The SSU, together with the National Police, neutralised a criminal group that was selling weapons in different regions of Ukraine. 5 901 22 Incidents

Трофейна нелегальна зброя SSU detains "black gunsmiths" who tried to sell trophy grenade launchers and explosives to criminals. PHOTOS The SSU, together with the National Police, prevented the sale of weapons to representatives of criminal circles in Poltava, Odesa and Zhytomyr regions. 3 314 11 Incidents

Мисливські рушниці BTS-12 Ukrainian Armed Forces start using rifle-hunter for enemy drones made by Turkish company Hatsan - media. PHOTO The Ukrainian army has started using BTS-12 hunting rifles manufactured by the Turkish company Hatsan against Russian drones. 16 020 82 Previously in trend: War

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. 4 153 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. 11 702 74 World

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. 3 359 19 Incidents

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. 4 428 11 World

затримання Arms dealers detained in Dnipro and over $5.5m seized from them. PHOTOS In Dnipro, three men were detained for selling firearms, ammunition and explosives. 7 667 29 Incidents

сша,посольство,міноборони Defense Ministry and US Embassy agree to strengthen joint control over weapons provided to Ukraine. PHOTO The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and the Embassy of the United States of America agreed to expand monitoring of the end use of weapons provided to Ukraine. 2 904 52 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

зброя Two contract soldiers tried to sell "trophy" Russian weapons captured near Bakhmut to criminals - Security Service of Ukraine. VIDEO&PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine terminated another channel of illegal sale of weapons and ammunition in the frontline territory of Donetsk region. 12 601 37 Incidents

заблоцький National Police receives 531 confiscated weapons from US. PHOTOS A shipment of rifles is currently on its way to Ukraine, and American cities are joining the initiative. 5 983 39 Photo News

виставка Exhibition of art objects created from wreckage of weapons and equipment opened in Kyiv. PHOTOS On 20 October, an exhibition of art objects created by contemporary Ukrainian artists from the wreckage of weapons and equipment collected by volunteers in Ukrainian cities that have been subjected to massive shelling by the Russian army was opened in Kyiv. 4 563 128 Society

рф,машини,франкенштейна Russian troops use naval weapons, including Frankenstein machines, for land warfare against Ukraine - Bild. PHOTO Rashists are using naval weapons for land warfare against Ukraine, in particular, "Frankenstein machines". 27 555 36 Previously in trend: War

шахед Improved copy of Shahed: China presented its kamikaze drone at forum in Russia. PHOTO China presented an improved copy of the Iranian Shahed-136, the Sunflower 200 kamikaze drone, at the Russian Army-2023 forum. 11 870 63 World