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U.S. approves US$150 million in military aid for Ukraine

In total, the U.S. defense budget for 2021 provides for US$250 million in assistance to Ukraine.

18:31, 12.06.2021

Zelensky discusses military aid, Black and Azov Seas security with U.S.

The Ukrainian leader says a possible increase in military assistance was also discussed.

10:30, 07.06.2021

Pensions for military retirees to be raised – ministry

Some 500,000 retired military personnel are awaiting "fair pensions," the minister admits.

15:00, 04.06.2021

Zelensky: Russian escalation possible at any moment up to late September

The situation on the border with Russia remains threatening, the Ukrainian leader stresses.

14:00, 01.06.2021

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry: Ukraine should reduce military-technical cooperation with Belarus

The minister says he does not understand why Belarusian MAZ trucks are bought for the Ukrainian army.

12:20, 28.05.2021

Russia to pull more border guards to Ukrainian border

The decision has been made allegedly "after Ukraine's unfriendly actions."

15:40, 27.05.2021

Poland to buy 24 combat drones from NATO ally Turkey

The deal is to be signed on May 24.

18:59, 22.05.2021

Ukraine's MFA: Russian militarization behind lack of water in occupied Crimea

The supply of water from mainland Ukraine could resume only after the end of the occupation of the peninsula.

13:59, 22.05.2021

Sea Breeze 2021: Ukraine, 29 NATO Allies to conduct joint exercise

The purpose of the drill is to raise the level of interoperability of Ukraine's military with those of NATO member states.

09:50, 17.05.2021

NATO Allies to hold major exercises in Europe involving 9,000 forces

The drills will last from May 20 to June 22.

11:55, 07.05.2021

Donbas warzone update: Ukraine records one truce violation on May 2

There were no casualties in the past day.

11:50, 03.05.2021

Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan sign border delimitation and demarcation protocol

The document was signed at a meeting of the two countries' governmental delegations.

13:50, 02.05.2021

U.S. defense intelligence chief comments on Russia's military build-up near Ukraine

He says the presence of Russian-led forces in eastern Ukraine remains a viable coercive tool.

11:50, 30.04.2021

Zelensky: Withdrawal of Russian troops should be measured by results

The Ukrainian leader says peace in eastern Ukraine will guarantee security on the continent.

14:50, 28.04.2021

Russia releases footage of troop withdrawal from Crimea after military build-up

The Ukrainian border patrol chief says it is too early to confirm that Russia will pull back its forces from all the borders with Ukraine.

12:45, 28.04.2021

One Ukrainian soldier killed, three wounded as their truck blows up in Donbas

The injured soldiers were rushed to the hospital.

16:30, 27.04.2021

Putin summons country's military reservists for training routine

Persons from military reserve lists shall undergo training with the army or federal security agencies depending on the relevant category.

19:30, 26.04.2021

Zelensky: Military threat on Ukraine's borders persistent

He cautioned the situation remained dangerous.

16:15, 26.04.2021

Ukraine boosts military spending in 2020, climbs to 34th place in SIPRI rating

Experts estimate Kyiv's defense spending in 2020 at US$5.9 billion.

14:00, 26.04.2021

NATO says Russia's decision to pull back troops "overdue"

NATO will continue to monitor the situation.

22:59, 22.04.2021

U.S. SFRC votes on Ukraine Security Partnership Act with more military aid

Ukraine expects U.S. Congress will approve the bill as soon as possible.

06:00, 22.04.2021

Britain to expand Op ORBITAL in Ukraine to exchange experience

The sides signed a respective technical agreement.

06:40, 21.04.2021

FM Kuleba: Western partners to arm Ukraine in case of Russia's further invasion

The defense aid will be provided by a number of international partners.

19:00, 16.04.2021

Russia's army units previously fighting in Donbas deployed in occupied Crimea

The servicemen have reportedly worked out combat training tasks at the Opuk training ground in Crimea.

14:00, 16.04.2021

UK's Foreign Office summons Russia ambassador over Kremlin's malign activity

The UK backs the actions announced by U.S. President Biden in response to Russia's recent activity.

12:20, 16.04.2021

Biden reiterates U.S. support for Ukraine (Video)

The U.S. leader says now is the time to de-escalate.

11:30, 16.04.2021

No grounds for military emergency in Ukraine yet – Parliament speaker

Razumkov says the parliament will take a "unanimous or almost unanimous position" on the issue.

11:05, 16.04.2021

Merkel to join Zelensky-Macron talks on Russia's military build-up – media

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with his French counterpart on April 16.

16:05, 15.04.2021

Ukraine FM Kuleba warns Russia against crossing "red line"

The minister insists there must be consequences.

15:15, 15.04.2021

U.S. cancels warships deployment to Black Sea – media

U.S. officials said that Turkey may have misunderstood the initial notification and the deployment was never confirmed.

12:20, 15.04.2021

Merkel, Biden call on Russia to withdraw troops from Ukraine's border

The chancellor and the president stressed the importance of close coordination and cooperation.

10:40, 15.04.2021

Military build-up near Ukraine: Kremlin comments on U.S. statements

U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday had a phone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

16:05, 14.04.2021

Poland, other EU members want more sanctions against Russia – journalist

Seven other EU member states support Poland's position.

15:15, 14.04.2021

Finland's president expresses concern to Putin over military build-up near Ukraine

Niinistö raised the need for dialogue and actions to reduce tensions.

14:50, 14.04.2021

Borrell, Blinken discuss Russia's military build-up near Ukraine

They expressed their deep concern over the large ongoing build-up of Russian military forces on Ukraine's borders.

11:30, 14.04.2021

NATO to additionally deploy 500 troops in Germany

The Alliance plans large-scale drills for about 30,000 troops this summer.

11:05, 14.04.2021

NATO chief urges Russia to end military build-up near Ukraine

He says it is "unjustified, unexplained, and deeply concerning."

14:50, 13.04.2021

Intelligence warns Russia building up strike force around Ukraine

Such movements were observed in 2014-2015 before a direct incursion into Ukrainian territory.

15:55, 12.04.2021

Ukraine not to retake Donbas militarily – Zelensky's spokeswoman

Mendel says Ukraine has been using all possible diplomatic leverage.

15:15, 12.04.2021

Water shortage in Crimea: Russia cares about supply to military bases, not households – Ukraine official

Russia has never valued regular citizens so their lives "cost absolutely nothing" to them, and it will also be the case with the occupied Crimea.

20:40, 11.04.2021

Germany expresses concern over Russia's military buildup near Ukraine

The German government has informed Moscow about its concern.

16:05, 07.04.2021

Zelensky urges NATO to expand military presence in Black Sea region

Zelensky also briefed Stoltenberg on Russia's buildup of troops near Ukraine's borders and their increased readiness for the offensive.

16:20, 06.04.2021

Ukraine's delegation to TCG initiates emergency meeting

The Russian mercenaries have killed three Ukrainian soldiers and another four wounded since March 30.

14:50, 06.04.2021

Stoltenberg assures Ukraine of NATO's support amid Russia's military activities

NATO firmly supports Ukraine's territorial integrity.

14:25, 06.04.2021

U.S. asks Russia to explain 'provocations' on Ukraine border – media

The United States is concerned by any effort by Moscow to intimidate Ukraine.

10:40, 06.04.2021

Ukraine launches spring draft on April 1

It will last by late June 2021.

12:45, 01.04.2021

Zelensky approves Ukraine's Military Security Strategy

The document lays down an integrated comprehensive approach to the defense in the face of hybrid military threats to national security.

23:45, 25.03.2021

Japan confirms intention to partake in Ukraine military exercises

The two defense chiefs agreed to hold a second round of Ukrainian-Japanese consultations on security issues.

21:00, 17.03.2021

Zelensky to get Covishield vaccine shot in public to prove its quality – Stepanov

Earlier, Zelensky said he would be vaccinated against COVID-19 along with the Ukrainian military as the commander-in-chief.

16:05, 01.03.2021

Russian helicopter reportedly crashes in Syria

Local media report one crew member was killed in the crash; Russia's Defense Ministry denies casualties.

11:59, 28.02.2021