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The PURL initiative by NATO has seen significant momentum, with 21 countries contributing over $4 billion to supply American weapons to Ukraine. This initiative not only reinforces military aid from abroad but also catalyzes large-scale participation from countries like Canada, allocating $150 million. Domestically, Ukraine is enhancing its military industrial base, focusing on meeting production targets as highlighted by President Zelenskyy. Moreover, the export of Ukrainian arms is poised for revival, albeit delayed to late 2026. A noteworthy development includes the EU's approval of funds for dual-use technologies, facilitating advancements in Ukraine's defense sector. Continuous political dialogue and agreements further shape the trajectory of these international and domestic initiatives.

What is the NATO PURL initiative for Ukraine?

The NATO PURL (Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List) initiative is a collaborative effort of 21 countries to finance and provide military assistance to Ukraine by purchasing American weapons. The collective contributions have surpassed $4 billion, indicating high levels of international support to bolster Ukraine's defense against external threats.

In what ways has Canada contributed to military aid for Ukraine?

Canada has joined its NATO allies by committing $150 million towards the purchase of military equipment for Ukraine under the PURL initiative. This contribution underscores Canada's ongoing support for Ukraine's defense efforts and complements broader international assistance aimed at strengthening Ukraine's military capabilities.

How is Ukraine enhancing its domestic weapons production?

Ukraine is actively seeking to enhance its domestic weapons production to meet critical defense targets. President Zelenskyy has emphasized the importance of on-time delivery for military equipment production. The expansion of industrial capabilities and focus on long-range system development reflect Ukraine's strategic intent to fortify its defense infrastructure.

What developments have been made in Ukraine's arms export strategy?

Ukraine is preparing to resume arms exports, although actual shipments are anticipated to start in the second half of 2026. The government is working on facilitating export processes, which involve obtaining necessary authorizations and scaling up industrial output to meet international demand, signifying a major stride in Ukraine's defense export market.

What role does the EU play in Ukraine's defense sector advancement?

The European Union has taken a significant step by allowing funds from the Ukraine Facility to be used for the development of dual-use technologies. This decision supports innovation within Ukraine's defense landscape, enabling integration of advanced technologies that can be utilized for both civilian and military purposes, thereby strengthening the overall defense sector capabilities.

How are political discussions influencing Ukraine's weapons initiatives?

Political discussions are pivotal in shaping Ukraine's weapons initiatives, with ongoing dialogues strengthening bilateral and multilateral defense cooperation. High-level meetings, including those involving NATO and national leaders, are facilitating agreements on military aid, funding, and strategic collaborations, thus guiding the international and domestic efforts to augment Ukraine's defense posture.

Why is there a focus on dual-use technology in Ukraine?

Dual-use technology is receiving attention because it offers a strategic advantage by being applicable in both civilian and military contexts. The EU's decision to fund these technologies underlines the importance of innovation and flexibility in Ukraine's defense strategy, ensuring that resources are efficiently utilized to meet broader security and economic objectives.

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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. 1 724 9 Previously in trend: War

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. 2 818 9 World

военные военнослужащие ато воины воин муравский Russian mercenaries attacked Ukraine positions 37 times yesterday, used artillery, mortars, grenade launchers, - ATO HQ Situation in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area remained tense over the past 24-hour period. After decreasing their combat activity during the day, Russian terrorist troops intensified in the evening. 3 147 9 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

знищення High-precision projectile destroys enemy 2A36 "Hyacinth-B" gun with direct hit. VIDEO Artillerymen of the 406th Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed an enemy 2A36 Hyacinth-B cannon in the southern direction with a direct hit. 9 442 9 Previously in trend: War

german air defence missile IRIS 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. 7 935 11

болгарія Bulgaria exported at least $1 billion worth of weapons to Ukraine through intermediaries, - media reports Bulgarian weapons worth billions of dollars entered Ukraine through other countries, and no direct agreement was concluded between the countries in the last two years. 2 500 9 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Ukraine increases imports of major types of weapons Ukraine is largest arms importer in world, - SIPRI In 2020-2025, Ukraine increased imports of major types of weapons by almost 100 times compared to 2015-19. 3 436 12

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. 3 471 9 War in Ukraine

Sybiha at G7 meeting Air defense, sanctions against Russia, and decisive deterrence of "axis of evil": Sybiha outlines Ukraine’s needs to G7 ministers Ukraine needs more air defense systems, ammunition, tougher sanctions against Russia and decisive steps to contain the Russia-Iran-DPRK axis. 726 9 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Russians are increasing the use of guided bombs Russia is increasing use of guided bombs and in 2026 this will be one of main threats, - Ihnat Russian invaders are increasing their use of various types of guided aerial bombs, and in 2026, this will be one of the main threats. 1 771 17 Previously in trend: russia increases weapons production

бпла,shahed Russian Federation increasingly purchases weapons from Iran and North Korea, which are subject to strict sanctions, - British intelligence Russia is almost certainly increasingly buying weapons from other heavily sanctioned states, such as Iran and North Korea, as its own stockpiles deplete. 3 263 9 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Germany’s Baerbock in Kyiv discussing arms supplies Germany’s Baerbock in Kyiv discussing arms supplies Germany has not changed its stance on the issue of providing Ukraine with defensive weapons, and will try to prove their point to the Ukrainian side during a visit to Kyiv by German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock. 875 9 Ukrainian Politics

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. 4 170 9 Incidents

Problems with Ukrainian arms exports: what did Belbas say? If we don’t give defense industry enterprises opportunities to export, they will all go abroad, - Belbas If barriers to the export of weapons abroad are removed, nothing dramatic will happen in Ukraine in terms of supplying the army. 1 172 35 Previously in trend: Ukrainian arms exports

система,мінування,дистанційного,земледелиє Newest enemy remote mining system "Zemledelie" was destroyed by soldiers of 47th SMB in Pokrovsk sector. VIDEO Drone operators from the 47th Magura Brigade destroyed the latest enemy remote-controlled mine system "Zemledelie" near Avdiivka Coke Plant in the Pokrovsk sector 7 452 9 Previously in trend: War

фейк Ministry of Internal Affairs refuted fake about smuggling of weapons intended for Ukraine to Finland: "Information operation of Putin regime" The information about the smuggling channel of Ukrainian weapons to Finland is another fake of the Kremlin’s propaganda. 1 683 9 Previously in trend: War

зрк Enemy Tor-M2 air defense system captured in Kherson region was handed over to air defense forces of OC "South". He is fully ready for work, - Butusov. VIDEO The 9th Rifle Battalion captured a working new Russian "Tor-M2" air defense system in the Kherson region. 12 360 9 Previously in trend: War

ландсбергіс At NATO summit, issue of supporting Ukraine with weapons will not be discussed, - head of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Landsbergis At the NATO summit in Vilnius, there will be no discussion about supporting Ukraine with weapons. 1 592 9 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

рф,армія,придністров’я Russia is losing its advantage in heavy weapons on front in Ukraine, - Bloomberg The latest data on military aid to Ukraine from its allies indicate that Russia is beginning to lose its advantage in heavy equipment on the battlefield. 8 666 9 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

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. 1 867 9

missiles Son of former Iranian defense minister supplies Russia with quarter of Iranian-made weapons - Bloomberg Iranian businessman Hossein Shamkhani owns a business that provides a quarter of Iranian arms supplies to Russia. He plays a key role in the sale of Iranian weapons to the Kremlin. 2 073 9

Strike ground robotic systems Over 100 Ukrainian-made weapon systems approved for use in October – Ministry of Defence In October, the Ministry of Defence approved for use in the Armed Forces of Ukraine more than 100 new domestically produced weapons and military systems. The number of newly approved systems rose compared with the previous two months. 613 10 Previously in trend: Production of Ukrainian equipment Production of weapons Drone industry

поліція Channel of illegal sale of firearms and ammunition was exposed in Odesa region. PHOTOS In the Odesa region, a scheme for the illegal sale of firearms and ammunition, which was organized by a 30-year-old man from the Mykolaiv region, was eliminated. 5 401 9 Society

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. 6 395 9

литва Lithuania is preparing to send 30th package of military aid to Ukraine, - Minister Anusauskas Lithuania will provide another batch of military aid to Ukrainians. 1 359 8 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

польща Majority of Poles support provision of arms to Ukraine, - survey 77.5% of Polish citizens support Warsaw’s continued provision of military equipment and weapons for the Armed Forces. 18.3% of respondents are against it, and 4.2% abstained. 1 676 8 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

Ukrainian ammunition 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%. 1 626 19

Боррель закликав зняти обмеження на удари по РФ Restrictions on Ukraine’s use of weapons for attacks on Russian Federation should be lifted - Borrell EU High Representative Josep Borrell called on partner countries not to limit Ukraine's use of weapons for strikes on the territory of the Russian Federation. 971 8 Previously in trend: War

Ходжес про обмеження України в ударах US should not limit Ukraine’s strikes - Russian airfields are legitimate targets, Hodges The United States will have more grounds to lift restrictions on strikes on Russian territory when the Ukrainian authorities provide Washington with their plans. 1 130 8 Previously in trend: War

зрк,patriot We count on leadership of Germany in transfer of "Patriot", "Leopard-2" tanks and "Marder" IFVs to Ukraine, - Kuleba Ukraine is counting on Germany’s leadership in the transfer of Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems, Leopard-2 tanks and Marder infantry fighting vehicles, as there can be no taboos in the matter of helping Ukraine with weapons to protect all of Europe from the armed aggression of the Russian Federation. 2 080 8 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

литва Lithuania handed Ukraine dozens of L-70 anti-aircraft guns with ammunition Lithuania handed over dozens of L-70 anti-aircraft guns with ammunition to Ukraine and conducted training for Ukrainian instructors on handling these weapons. 11 469 8 Economics

Yemeni Houthis They supplied Houthis with weapons and stolen Ukrainian grain: US imposes new sanctions against Russia - media The US Treasury Department has announced sanctions against an international network of companies and businessmen who helped the Houthis in Yemen obtain weapons and military technology. 3 346 14 Previously in trend: houthis and the us

Кількість злочинів із застосуванням зброї збільшилася: статистика МВС Number of crimes involving weapons increased 42 times compared to 2021, - Ministry of Internal Affairs The number of crimes committed with weapons and ammunition has increased 42 times compared to 2021. 1 282 8 Previously in trend: War

санкції United States imposes sanctions on two Russians and three legal entities that helped Russia obtain weapons from North Korea On Thursday, May 16, the United States announced the imposition of sanctions against two Russian individuals and three legal entities that facilitated the supply of weapons from North Korea to Russia. 935 8 World

Germany will continue to supply weapons and military equipment to Ukraine, - Berbok Ukraine will continue to receive weapons and military equipment from Germany. Next to other help. 1 986 8 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

aircraft drops bombs Ukrainian MiG-29 pilot destroys occupiers’ field command post in southern Ukraine with GBU-39 air bombs. VIDEO The pilot of a Ukrainian MiG-29 destroyed a field command post of the occupying army in southern Ukraine with high-precision American GBU-39 bombs. 7 953 8 Previously in trend: Development of Armed Forces Aviation AFU aviation

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". 1 638 8 War in Ukraine

боррель,жозеп Borrell calls for lifting restrictions on Ukraine’s use of Western weapons amid Ukrainian Armed Forces operation in Kursk region The European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, has called on Western countries to lift restrictions on Ukraine's use of their weapons against Russian military targets. 1 503 8

ландсбергіс For Armed Forces, it is necessary to open all weapons reserves of allied countries, - Landsbergis The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Gabrielus Landsbergis, believes that the Ukrainian army has proven its ability to effectively use NATO-standard weapons to recapture temporarily occupied territories, so all the weapons reserves of allied countries should be opened to it. 3 423 8 Previously in trend: War

Rasmussen Denmark’s foreign minister Rasmussen calls for increased investment in Ukraine’s defense industry following Russia’s massive attack Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen called for increased investment in Ukraine’s defense industry in response to Russia’s massive attack on July 4. 499 13 Previously in trend: Production of weapons

блащак,маріуш Blaszczak did not say that Ukraine has already received Patriot - Ministry of Defense of Poland In an interview with the Spanish publication La Razon, Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak did not say that Ukraine had already received the Patriot air defense system. He only asserted that the positive decision to transfer this air defense system to Kyiv was made thanks to Poland’s efforts. 2 875 8 World

надь Slovakia will supply weapons to Ukraine, despite resistance of Russian Federation, - Minister of Defense Nagy Jaroslav Nagy, Slovakia’s defense minister, wants to transfer a fleet of MiG-29s to Ukraine in the fall for 300 million euros, despite Russia’s efforts to influence public opinion in the country. 3 171 8 Previously in trend: War

град боевики террористы партизан град-п Situation in ATO area remains tense, 25 attacks reported over past day, - Staff The situation in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area remains restless throughout the front. On the last day of summer, Russia's hybrid forces committed 25 attacks on Ukrainian positions. 5 379 8 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

дмитро,кулеба Kuleba called on NATO to increase production of weapons: "We cannot win without it" NATO countries need to increase the production of weapons today. 1 017 8 Previously in trend: War

Данія Denmark to allocate more than $628 million to purchase weapons for Ukraine from Ukrainian defense industry Denmark and Ukraine have agreed to invest DKK 4.2 billion ($628 million) in the Ukrainian defence industry. 1 396 8

Most of weapons on front are international aid 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. 1 469 18 Previously in trend: War

обстрел Russian militants opened fire 82 times yesterday, employed 152 mm and 122 mm artillery, tanks, IFV and APC, - Staff Over the past 24-hour period, Russian militants opened fire upon positions of the Ukraine's Armed Forces in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area 82 times. 5 026 8 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

австралія,бушмастер Australia has started supplying Ukraine with armored vehicles, - Zelensky The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Australia had started supplying armored vehicles to Ukraine. 10 423 8 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

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