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German foreign minister explains why Berlin refrains from arms supplies to Kyiv

At the same time, Maas says Ukraine can count on Germany's assistance in the field of defense and in the issue of reforms.

22:00, 09.06.2021

Germany's foreign minister reportedly opposes arms supplies to Ukraine

Kyiv had allegedly asked from Berlin a number of old corvettes and anti-ship missile warheads.

19:20, 25.04.2021

U.S. Senator: SFRC to vote on Ukraine Security Partnership Act with more military aid

Kuleba and Menendez discussed the security situation in Donbas.

05:45, 21.04.2021

U.S. announces $125 mln military aid to Ukraine

The package includes patrol boats, counter-artillery radars, satellite imagery and analysis, training, and medical support.

09:00, 02.03.2021

Navy commander tells when Island-class patrol boats to be delivered

A contract has already been signed for the construction of Mark VI boats for Ukraine.

10:40, 04.01.2021

U.S. Senate approves 2021 NDAA with military aid to Ukraine, sanctions against Nord Stream 2

The bill authorizes US$250 million for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, including US$75 million for lethal assistance.

15:45, 12.12.2020

"Major Contract": Ukraine to buy weapons from UK

The parties are getting ready to sign the relevant contract, the future envoy reports.

18:45, 28.08.2020

Bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduces legislation to provide support for Ukraine

It encourages the U.S. Department of State to establish a working group on Ukraine with relevant European allies.

09:00, 31.07.2020

U.S. Senate backs $250 mln in security aid for Ukraine

Now the bill should be considered by the House of Representatives and then signed by the U.S. president.

13:20, 24.07.2020

U.S. could strengthen Ukrainian army to punish Russia for behavior in Afghanistan – media

Having learnt from intelligence that Russia might be offering bounties to Taliban-associated militants to kill U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan, Washington would take a few traditional steps.

16:00, 06.07.2020

U.S. military aid: Ukraine seeks to upgrade Island-class patrol boats

Defense officials have appealed for authorization.

22:00, 26.03.2020

Expert explains capabilities of Mark VI gunboats U.S. could give Ukraine

Mark VI can sustain a firefight for 45 minutes.

17:50, 10.03.2020

U.S. military have lessons to learn from Russian invasion of Ukraine, envoy says

Russia employs in Ukraine a combination of efforts often referred to as "hybrid warfare."

14:10, 08.03.2020

U.S. holding up $30 mln worth of arms and ammo, Ukraine officials say – media

Final approval for six arms deals worth roughly $30 million has been held up for more than a year, and Ukraine has no idea why, four officials told BuzzFeed News.

09:00, 07.02.2020

CNN: Pentagon officials stunned by White House decision to block Ukraine aid, new emails show

The documents are linked to communications and meetings from July and August last year related to the aid freeze that was at the center of efforts to impeach Trump.

14:20, 06.02.2020

RFE/RL: Trump heard asking on tape: How long can Ukraine last 'in fight with Russia'?

The Democrats have accused Trump of withholding Ukraine military aid.

15:57, 26.01.2020

Defense Minister Zagorodnyuk: Aid from U.S. to let Ukraine obtain lethal weapons

The U.S. defense budget foresees US$300 million in military aid to Ukraine.

16:45, 21.12.2019

Ukraine could get new, deadlier missiles from U.S. – media

The U.S. has committed more than $1.5 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since 2014.

18:40, 14.12.2019

Trump announces readiness to immediately sign new NDAA; US$300 mln to go to Ukraine

The NDAA reauthorizes funding for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative.

22:55, 11.12.2019

Secretary of Defense Esper: U.S. considering more aid to Ukraine (Video)

Around US$250 million will be allocated.

22:58, 08.12.2019

Ukrainians have mixed feelings about Trump's "quid pro quo" – Business Insider

Trump himself is also a now a divisive figure in Ukraine, the report says.

11:30, 16.11.2019

Taylor explains significance of U.S. assistance for Ukraine to deter Russian aggression

The U.S. Charge d'affaires for Ukraine has stressed that the Russians are looking for any sign of weakness and any sign that support for Ukraine would be withdrawn.

09:00, 14.11.2019

Pentagon official testifies Trump directed Ukraine aid freeze – media

Asked if the president was authorized to order that type of hold, Laura Cooper said there were concerns that he wasn’t.

09:00, 12.11.2019

U.S. lethal aid to Ukraine might not continue forever – U.S. national security adviser

"For right now, we're set," said O'Brien.

09:00, 11.11.2019

Russia's Permanent Mission to OSCE calls on NATO to drop arms supplies to Ukraine

Russian envoy to OSCE was outraged by the meetings of the NATO North Atlantic Council and the Ukraine-NATO Commission held in Kyiv.

15:15, 01.11.2019

U.S. ready to provide more modern weapons to Ukraine once system created to hinder leaks to third countries – ex-military attaché

However, the diplomat noted that Ukraine, in order to carry on with military-technical cooperation with the United States, has plenty of homework to do.

16:20, 25.09.2019

Ukraine, U.S. discuss new Javelin deliveries

On August 5, Ukraine appealed to the United States of America with a request to sell more Javelin anti-tank missile systems.

21:10, 09.08.2019

"Be afraid, Russia": Ukraine's military becoming a force to be reckoned with – media

However, U.S. military aid to Ukraine has been strategically, and even tactically, inconsequential, the report suggests.

22:20, 21.07.2019

U.S. House of Representatives approves $700 mln aid package for Ukraine – embassy

The provisions are yet to pass the U.S. Senate and then the final wording – approved by both houses of Congress.

12:40, 21.06.2019

U.S. could supply to Ukraine surface-to-air missiles: RFE/RL

This would be a logical step following the delivery of Javelin anti-tank missiles, according to Steven Pifer, a former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine.

23:30, 12.06.2019

Volker: U.S. open to military sales to Ukraine

The U.S. envoy says Ukraine, as any other country in the world, has a right to self-defense.

23:55, 28.05.2019

U.S. Congress subcommittee approves bill to provide $250 mln in defense aid to Ukraine

Of this amount, $50 million is proposed to be sent solely to provide lethal defensive weapons.

12:20, 16.05.2019

Ukrainian defense minister tells of U.S. military assistance

It's about Javelins, modern communication systems, artillery recon tools, e-warfare equipment, anti-sniper systems, and unmanned aerial vehicles.

15:10, 14.04.2019

Statement on NATO states sending Ukraine’s Navy ‘junk’ vessels debunked: Report

The claim that the situation with Ukraine’s navy is “extremely difficult,” is no longer true, either.

19:30, 09.04.2019

U.S. reveals volume of assistance to Ukraine Army over past five years

The Pentagon official confirmed that Washington supported Kyiv’s aspiration to join NATO.

12:00, 29.03.2019

Ukraine could receive another batch of Javelins – Volker

The Special Representative also notes the need to boost Ukraine's air and coastal defenses.

21:45, 18.03.2019

Draft resolution on strengthening support for Ukraine submitted to U.S. Senate

The document urges Donald Trump to work with U.S. allies to promptly lead a robust multinational freedom of navigation operation in the Black Sea.

10:00, 25.01.2019

Ukraine to buy Turkish strike drones – Poroshenko

The deal is part of measures to expand military-technical cooperation between the two countries.

14:00, 12.01.2019

Ex-envoy names weapons U.S. should give Ukraine to bolster Azov defenses

"Today, Moscow exploits the lack of any naval deterrence."

14:50, 09.01.2019

Ukrainian Army about to get powerful Canadian sniper rifles

The rifle in question is none other than PGW's flagship heavy-caliber rifle, the LRT-3 Sniper Weapon System.

13:10, 08.01.2019

Volker announces talks with Ukraine on sale of U.S. weapons

The envoy recalled that the United States had lifted the embargo on arms supplies to Ukraine.

22:10, 18.10.2018

Ukraine, Russia step up confrontation, with U.S. not being a bystander - media

Washington has matched strong words with a deepening military partnership with Kyiv.

12:45, 16.10.2018

Envoy: U.S. willing to consider further lethal aid to Ukraine – media

Volker said the United States is concerned about the expansion of Russian naval operations in the Sea of Azov.

10:00, 16.09.2018

Ukraine needs something more than Javelins to stop Putin - media

There is no sign that Volker’s talks with Moscow emissary Vladislav Surkov will resume soon or that Moscow has new ideas about ending this war.

17:50, 10.09.2018

U.S. ready to boost arms supplies to Ukraine naval, air forces, envoy says

The diplomat says it is "natural that other countries should help" Ukraine.

19:40, 01.09.2018

U.S. could give Ukraine weapons to repel possible Russian attack from sea – expert

At the same time, Ukraine should continue reforms for its own sake instead of trying to look good in the eyes of the United States, the expert says, adding that this increases the chances to survive and prevent a big war.

12:00, 30.08.2018

Ukrainian military expected to get Canadian sniper rifles by fall

Canada has been one of the nations most vocal in its condemnation of Russia’s actions in Donbas.

10:40, 08.08.2018

Canada preparing to supply sniper rifles to Ukraine

The Canadian government is expected to sign an arms export permit, which will significantly enhance the capabilities of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in deterring Russian aggression.

16:40, 23.07.2018

U.S. defense budget draft includes $250 mln for Ukraine

It is noted that $50 million of the said volume is proposed exclusively for lethal defensive aid.

09:25, 08.05.2018

Mueller interested in 2016 convention "Ukraine episode" dismissed by House GOP

House GOP investigators recently found that a 2016 change to language about Ukraine did not involve "nefarious" motives, but the special counsel still wants to ask Trump about it.

10:40, 02.05.2018