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Ukraine to accept foreigners for military service in intelligence

Ukraine to accept foreigners for military service in intelligence

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has amended the law on intelligence, providing for the right to accept foreigners and stateless persons for military service in the intelligence agencies of the Defense Ministry during the period of martial law in …

EU not to finance combat aircraft's dispatch to Ukraine

EU not to finance combat aircraft's dispatch to Ukraine

The EU will not finance the dispatch of combat aircraft to Ukraine. This was stated in an interview with Le Journal du Dimanche by the head of the European Council, Charles Michel. "For the first time we are engaged in the …

EU to consider sending lethal weapons to Ukraine

EU to consider sending lethal weapons to Ukraine

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell will address to the EU Council with a proposal to finance the supply of lethal weapons and fuel to Ukraine. This is stated in a statement by the EU Council, …

Ukrainian president drafts reservists

Ukrainian president drafts reservists

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday said he was introducing the conscription of reservists for a special period but ruled out a general mobilisation. In a televised address Zelenskiy said he was still pursuing diplomatic …

Ukraine to receive another batch of military aid from the US

Ukraine to receive another batch of military aid from the US

In the coming weeks, the United States will supply Ukraine with a new batch of military aid. This was announced by the State Department's high-ranking representative at a special telephone briefing for journalists. "Last year …

U.S. approves selling 16 patrol boats to Ukraine

U.S. approves selling 16 patrol boats to Ukraine

The U.S. State Department has approved the possible sale to Ukraine of up to 16 Mark VI patrol boats and equipment for an estimated $600 million, according to a statement from the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. "The proposed …

Kiev ends anti-Russian martial law

Kiev ends anti-Russian martial law

Ukrainian President Pyotr Poroshenko officially announced that martial law in 10 regions of the country has terminated. "It is exactly 14:00 and the martial law is terminated. This is my principal decision. It is …

 Ukraine considers using Turkish drones?

Ukraine considers using Turkish drones?

Ukrainian army ready to add UAVs Bayraktar TB2 to its armory, Ukraine's Presidential adviser and Minister of Defense Yuriy Biryukov said on his Facebook page. During the official visit to Turkey, President …

Ukraine holds marine military drills near Crimean border

Ukraine holds marine military drills near Crimean border

The Ukrainian Navy conducted the military drills on the defense of the sea coast near the border of Crimea, the website of the Ukrainian Navy reported on its page on Facebook. It is specified that within the framework of the exercises, …

Canada to issue $4.6 million to Ukraine for Armed Forces

Canada to issue $4.6 million to Ukraine for Armed Forces

Foreign Minister of Canada Chrystia Freeland has stated Canada would issue $4.6 million to Ukraine for military exercises and provision of special equipment for the Ukrainian army, Kyiv Post reports citing the website of the …

Washington to allocate $350 mln on military aid for Ukraine

Washington to allocate $350 mln on military aid for Ukraine

The Senate of the US Congress passed a bill on US defense policies and spending for 2018 yesterday, which includes provisions about rendering military assistance to Ukraine. The document was submitted to US President Donald …