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The National Police of Ukraine has recorded over 280,000 cases of lost firearms in recent years, highlighting security concerns. Meanwhile, President Zelenskyy is enhancing Ukraine's defense partnership, offering special agreements for weapons production and export. In a notable development, a police operation dismantled a scheme supplying weapons to Russian political figures. Ukraine's defense industry is poised for growth, with $84 billion in spending last year, presenting unique opportunities in the global market. Additionally, discussions are ongoing for the legalization of firearms in Ukraine, reflecting evolving security dynamics in the region.

What are the recent developments in Ukraine's defense industry?

Recent developments in Ukraine's defense industry include increased military spending and special agreements for weapons production and export. Ukraine's defense-industrial complex is recognized for its potential on the global market, fueled by innovative technologies and significant investments.

What steps is Ukraine taking to address lost firearms?

In response to over 280,000 cases of lost firearms, Ukraine's National Police are actively working to enhance security measures. This includes reviewing legal frameworks and operational protocols to prevent further incidents and ensure public safety.

How is Ukraine collaborating internationally on defense technology?

Ukraine is collaborating with international partners through agreements for joint weapons production and data exchange. Initiatives with countries like Germany aim to develop new weapons systems, leveraging Ukraine's advanced defense technologies.

What is the significance of the "Black Cartridge" operation?

The "Black Cartridge" operation uncovered a trafficking scheme supplying weapons to controversial figures in Russia. This operation highlights Ukraine's efforts to combat illegal arms trade and secure its borders against illicit activities.

Why is Ukraine's defense spending significant in 2026?

Ukraine's defense spending is significant, as it reached $84 billion in 2025. This ranking reflects the nation's commitment to bolstering its defense capabilities amidst ongoing regional tensions and its strategic goal to play a pivotal role in the international defense market.

What discussions are taking place regarding firearms law in Ukraine?

Ukraine is in the process of consulting on civilian firearms laws to address public safety and legalized gun ownership. These discussions are essential in shaping a legal framework that balances individual rights with national security concerns.

How is Ukraine managing its arms export policies?

Ukraine's arms export policies are under scrutiny, with calls for lifting restrictions to enhance the defense industry's global competitiveness. The government is working to establish clear procedures to support exports while safeguarding national interests.

What role does the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense play in arms exports?

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense plays a decisive role in arms exports by issuing necessary permits and licenses. Their involvement ensures that exports align with national security priorities and international commitments.

How is President Zelenskyy addressing Ukraine's defense challenges?

President Zelenskyy is actively addressing defense challenges by advocating for enhanced partnerships, reviewing existing protocols, and exploring innovative solutions to strengthen Ukraine's defense posture and ensure regional stability.

What is the potential impact of the PURL program on Ukraine?

The PURL program is crucial for Ukraine as it supports the supply of critical defense systems. Bilateral cooperation under this program enhances Ukraine's military capabilities and strengthens ties with international allies crucial for national security.

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снаряд осколки повреждения Militants used new type of weapon in Shyrokyne - Sector M deputy commander. PHOTOS + VIDEO A use of a new type of weapon previously not encountered by the Ukrainian armed forces was recorded yesterday in the village of Shyrokyne. 228 337 443 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

армия танк рф оккупанты Russia enhances occupation forces: 20 tanks, 10 self-propelled guns, and 35 trucks of ammunition entered Donbas - ATO speaker The ATO HQ declares that 20 tanks, 10 self-propelled guns, and 35 trucks full of ammunition entered Donbas from Russia Feb. 19. 84 890 432 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

не ленцов или Lentsov "Russian generals publicly lead the militants" - SBU suspects the Russian Federation Army General Lentsov of participation in the conflict in the Donbas. VIDEO The Security Service of Ukraine suspects deputy commander of the land forces of the Russian army, Lieutenant-General Alexander Lentsov of direct involvement in the war in the Donbas. 79 415 321 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

террорист сука сепар "The training took place at a facility near Taganrog, Russia. I also received T-72 tank there" – militant captured near Shyrokyne village. VIDEO A captured DPR militant-tanker tells about Russian instructors, training, and battles in which he participated. 127 760 164 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

боевик "Sabotage-reconnaissance group detained in Donetsk - they are Russians! We are shocked!" - Interior Ministry tapped conversation between two terrorists about Russian soldiers detained. AUDIO Interior Ministry of Ukraine published an audio of tapped telephone conversation between two separatists regarding conflict with Russian military in Donetsk. Beware of rude language, in Russian. 222 741 210 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

беспилотник Ukrainian servicemen downed Russian UAV over Kramatorsk. VIDEO The Ukrainian military shot down Orlan-10, the Russian unmanned aerial vehicle which was flying over Kramatorsk. 96 267 87 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

солдат рф Russian soldiers traveling to Ukraine: "We are coming to kill, there is no other option". VIDEO Russian armored vehicles serial is coming to Ukraine. Please beware of rude language in Russian! 207 868 419 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

панцирь-с1 Pantsyr Luhansk residents filmed Pantsir surface-to-air system of the Russian occupation forces. VIDEO Russian Pantsir-S1 ground-based air defense missile system (NATO classification SA-22 Greyhound) was spotted on the streets of Luhansk. 271 566 272 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

краматорск Russian terrorists shelled Kramatorsk airfield and residential areas. VIDEO Russian militants conducted an artillery strike on Kramatorsk, the Donetsk region. 374 600 716 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

танк российский т-72 Ukrainian fighters captured Russian T-72 tank. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers captured a Russian T-72 tank from the militants. 189 521 192 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

боевик Special Forces captured scouts of 2nd brigade of Russian mercenaries: "Our commander is Russian Lieutenant Colonel Turnov. Russians treat us as cannon fodder". VIDEO Russian mercenaries call for their accomplices to surrender in a report from the A sector in the Luhansk region describing the combat work of the special forces of the 8th Khmelnytskyi Regiment. 360 040 443 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

боевик Mercenaries from all over Russia are going to conquer Vuhlehirsk. VIDEO Russian mercenaries put on a brave face before being send off to the town of Vuhlehirsk. 274 213 721 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

200 груз Russia is trying to conceal information about Russian citizens’ deaths in Ukraine from its own people. AUDIO INTERCEPTION The SBU counterintelligence got evidences of Russian aggression against Ukraine. 254 615 361 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

танк Russian tank group destroyed near Debaltseve. Ukrainians captured two T-72 tanks. VIDEO After the defeat of the Russian-terrorist troops at Debaltseve, the Ukrainian military destroyed the Russian T-72 tanks which were previously spotted during the redeployment from Krasnyi Luch. 209 214 553 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine Debaltseve salient

танк Russian propaganda TV channel showed terrorists' shelling of residential house in Vuhlehirsk. VIDEO Kremlin TV channel Rossia aired a story showing how the terrorists shell a residential tower-block in Vuhlehirsk, the Donetsk region. 164 746 273 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

гаджиев "We were hit just as we took up position. My crew was killed. Four more tanks were brewed up. All the military equipment there belongs to the Russian Federation army" - captured militants’ tank driver. VIDEO The Security Service of Ukraine declares the detention of a Russian Federation citizen, the Stavropol Krai resident Gadzhiyev. According to the agency, the Russian police offered him to “serve his term for auto theft” by travelling to 'the Russian town of Donetsk' and assisting with the depreserving and repair of the armored vehicles. This information was published on the SBU official website Friday, Jan. 30. 297 392 317 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

боевики в плену Terrorists captured near Debaltseve confirm they were trained by Russian officers. VIDEO Tankmen terrorists from the 'DPR' captured when attempting to attack Debaltseve confirmed they had been trained by Russian officers. 153 422 347 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

пион Convoy of self-propelled Pion guns drove through occupied Makiivka. VIDEO A convoy of Russian self-propelled guns called Pion was seen driving through Makiivka, the Donetsk region. 215 424 532 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

боевики “Greetings from Russia! We are 'separatists'!” – Russian battery of self-propelled Gvozdika howitzers on position near Debaltseve. VIDEO Russian terrorists shell Ukrainian positions and residential areas using large caliber self-propelled artillery. 272 642 416 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

боевик Russian terrorist of Vostok battalion Ivan Kopylov from Novosibirsk: “We are forced to kill under threat of reprisal”. VIDEO Everything that Russian media show is lie and deception. 206 734 320 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

боевик "Investigator had taken my passport in the Rostov prison. I received my ID back being already in Donetsk" - SBU counterintelligence detained Russian prisoner-soldier The SBU military counterintelligence in a joint operation with the Armed Forces of Ukraine within the anti-terrorist operation has detained a Russian mercenary - the terrorists’ tank driver near the village of Sanzharivka in the Luhansk region. T-64 tank, which carried out the shelling of Ukrainian positions, was destroyed by the ATO forces during engagement. 84 297 87 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

град рф агрессия DPR militants boast new Russian Grad system. VIDEO + PHOTOS Militants of the self-proclaimed "DPR" videotaped shelling of the Ukrainian positions in Donetsk using 2B26 MLRS Grad combat vehicle on the base of Kamaz-5350 6*6, which is in service only in the Russian Federation. 225 638 439 Previously in trend: Battle for Donetsk Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

смерч Russia brought Smerch multiple rocket launchers to Makiivka: vehicle's firing range is up to 120 km. VIDEO Smerch multiple launch rocket system appeared in service with the Russia-backed militants in Makiivka. 179 714 361 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

плен боевик “Russians treat us as cannon fodder. We are paid with delays or not paid at all,” captive Russian militants say. VIDEO Interrogation video of three former ‘Luhansk People’s Republic’ mercenaries, who had been captured, was uploaded on the Internet. They talk about how they were trained by Russian instructors and that Russia has been sending weapons to the Ukrainian territory. 145 524 212 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

армия танк рф оккупанты Russian Army convoy “rushing to the Ukrainian border". VIDEO of witnesses Local residents in Russia filmed a Russian army convoy which was moving towards the border with Ukraine. 357 810 790 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

оружие Russian army in Donetsk uses latest artillery position reconnaissance radar Aistenok. VIDEO + PHOTOS While Ukrainian Armed Forces started receiving Lightweight Counter-Mortar Radar units (within the framework of United States military aid to Ukraine), terrorists of the so-called ‘DPR’ received the contemporary Russian analogue of such equipment – portable mortar position reconnaissance radar system Aistenok. 134 257 121 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

боевики Militants unload “humanitarian aid” from Russia: "Look, Ukrainian f#@kers – these are Christmas gifts for you!". VIDEO The militants are unloading ammunition received from Russia and calling it Christmas gifts for Ukrainians. Warning! Profanity! 218 268 427 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

ас вал Russian special forces in Luhansk: so called insurgents armed with AS "Val" assault rifles - the weapon used by the Russian Federation Army only. VIDEO The residents of the occupied city submitted the evidence of the Russian troops' involvement in the conflict in the east of Ukraine. 193 130 345 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

танк рф Russian troops’ invasion in Ukraine, which ‘never happened’. VIDEO More irrefutable evidence of involvement of Russian army into the military conflict in the Donbas appeared online. 143 575 255 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

филя In Mariupol, Ukrainian Security Services detained militant Filia of Svat military gang. New evidence suggests involvement of Russian secret services in terror acts in Ukraine. VIDEO Ukrainian Security Service obtained new evidence proving Russian intelligence involvement in financing and organizing of terror acts in Ukraine. 59 590 124 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

медведев "I have Medvedev’s phone number! I am f*cking shocked!": Russian prime minister promised to supply terrorists with heavy artillery, Grads, and tanks by January 15 – SBU wiretapped phone call. AUDIO Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev promised to provide heavy armament and military specialists for terrorists in occupied Donbas. 282 294 614 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine War

дед ‘We were captured by Russians. All credits go to Russian colonel Lisitsa who broke his word of honour and handed us over to ‘DPR’ insurgents,’ released volunteer says. VIDEO Victor Golovchyts, 62-year-old volunteer soldier from the Donbas Battalion, told about him being taken hostage by the Russian army nearby Ilovaisk. 144 557 286 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

русский дембель ‘I was in the army in Crimea and at war in Luhansk,’ - Russian dischargee tells about his military ‘service’ on his way home. VIDEO A short interview with a Russian ex-serviceman coming back home through the Kerch Strait. 72 345 252 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

терорист Russian Mercenary from Urals Lost His Leg Fighting in Ukraine. "I Strongly Recommend Not to Go There". VIDEO “I watched the media and read on the Internet about the chaos in Ukraine. I packed my things and went to fight against the junta". 265 300 966 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

оружие Weapons Arsenal Discovered at Tourist Camp Belonging to Krasnyi Lyman Mayor. VIDEO + PHOTO At night of Dec. 2 Artemivsk battalion discovered an arsenal of lethal weapons at a recreation center in Krasnyi Lyman, which is owned by the city’s mayor Leonid Perebyinis. 110 837 99

террористы винтовка Terrorists Show New Rifle Exclusively Used by Russia. PHOTO + VIDEO Pro-Russian terrorists in the Donbas use new KSVK 12.7 rifle, which is in service only in the Russian Federation. 127 656 265 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

оружие “No recoil. Just the wall is f*cking shaking” – Militants examine the latest large-caliber rifle “from a supermarket”. VIDEO Terrorists learn to use the latest sniper rifle, shooting up stationary targets in their camp. 98 989 152 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

сша сенаторы сенат 47 Out of 100 U.S. Senators Support Providing Weapons to Ukraine - Media With the Republican victory in the elections to the U.S. Senate, the leading positions in committees dealing with international politics will be occupied by supporters of Ukraine, who may decide to grant weapons to Ukraine. 100 520 513 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

бронетехника Russia Continues Moving Heavy Weaponry to Ukraine’s Territories - NSDC. VIDEO Russia continues to send aid to its Donbas mercenaries, including war equipment and personnel. 67 435 171 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

тур “We have no choice – those who refuse to participate either are jailed or disappear," - Sergeant Yevgeny Tur, who was captured in the Donbas, speaks of the Russian Federation Army. VIDEO Russian Army sergeant Yevgeny Tur of the military unit 30616-6, the 523rd Motorized Rifle Training Guards Regiment, who was captured in the Donbas, said that he went to his ill-fated trip to Ukraine upon an order of the High Command. 156 042 346 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

танки “I wish I could kick the sh*t out of you from an RPG, kitty” – Krasnyi Luch residents spotted invasion of Russian armored vehicles. VIDEO Residents of Krasnyi Luch, the Luhansk region, spotted and recorded movement of the Russian armored vehicles convoy. Attention! Explicit language! 134 782 322 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

россия донецк техника военная Large convoy of military equipment from Russia arrived to Donetsk. VIDEO Reporters managed to take photos of military equipment convoy upon its entrance into the city. 175 350 1 036 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

колонна Eight Urals and 11 Grad MLRSes: Terrorists from Makiivka Received Aid from Russia. VIDEO A witness in Makiivka shot a video of terrorists' Grad convoy heading to fire points. 99 514 388 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

турчинов Production of Sophisticated Military Equipment for Army Launched in Ukraine. PHOTOS KrAZ Spartan Armored Vehicles to Be Equipped with Ukrainian Sarmat Anti-Missile System and Passed to the National Guard. 81 821 160

карта "Pskov paratroopers lost 234 fighters in one battle. After that, they refused to fight," - secret maps of the General Staff of the Russian Federation got into hands of Ukrainian journalists. VIDEO Secret documents and maps of the General Staff of the Russian army, which showed that strong Russian forces fought against Ukrainian units, got into hands of Ukrainian journalists. 394 508 662 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

террорист матрос SBU detained another "DPR" terrorist, Russian recidivist under the nickname “Matros” (Sailor). PHOTOS + VIDEO SBU Counterintelligence detained another terrorist, a citizen of Russia, who took active part in the hostilities in the Donbas. 92 042 164 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

аэропорт "We Hit a Tank and Captured an APC. The Crew of Russian Mercenaries Had Brand New Ukrainian Passports" - Donetsk Airport Defenders. VIDEO There have been no quiet days and nights at the Donetsk airport since the middle of the summer despite the declared ceasefire. Bullets and fragments are flying here almost around the clock. Broken glass and aluminum constructions are almost all that remains of the new and modern airport. 215 290 177 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

выставка Ukraine Has Become Not Only Trader But Powerful Arms Buyer - Arms Expo Takes Place in Kyiv. VIDEO A vast exhibition of weapons and military equipment "Arms and Security - 2014" is held in Kyiv on September 24 to 27. 68 350 116