Russia and Ukraine exchange prisoners
Russia has returned 84 of its captured troops from Ukrainian territory and handed over the same number of Ukrainian troops in exchange, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
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Another group of former POWs returned to Russia
An Ilyushin Il-76MD plane carrying Russian soldiers who were brought back from the Kiev-controlled territory has landed near Moscow at night.
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
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 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, …
Russia’s top brass: Ukrainian Air Force infrastructure degraded
Ukraine’s air defenses are suppressed, military airfield infrastructure is degraded and Ukrainian border guards are not putting up any resistance to Russian troops, Russia’s Defense Ministry reported on Thursday. "The …
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 hold military exercise with involvement of Bayraktar and Javelin
Ukrainian Defense Minister Alexey Reznikov announced that th republic’ armed forces will hold military exercise involving Bayraktar strike drones and Javelin anti-tank missiles between February 10 and 20. "Between 10 and 20, …
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 …
Turkish drones of Ukrainian Armed Forces spotted over Donbass for the first time
For the first time, the Ukrainian Armed Forces used the Bayraktar Turkish unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the Donbas, the Ukrainian Military Portal reports. ”Yesterday, medium-altitude attack unmanned aerial vehicle Bayraktar …
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 …
Ukrainian marine aviation finish military drills over Black Sea
The marine aviation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have finished the tactical flight training which included various action scripts of subdivisions of the air brigade,112.ua reported citing ArmiiaInform. It is mentioned …
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?
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
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
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 …
Putin says Russia ready to return to Ukraine dozens of naval ships, warplanes
Russia is ready to return to Ukraine the armaments from Crimea although this military equipment is in a dismal condition, President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday as he met with the editors-in-chief of printed media and news …
Ukrainian units abiding by ceasefire at Lugansk section of frontline
Ukrainian armed units have opened fire on three occasions at the positions of the People’s Militia of the self-proclaimed Lugansk republic since Friday morning but they are generally observing ceasefire as of 00:00 hours Saturday when a …
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 …
Ukraine halts deal with Russia on military exports to third states
The Ukrainian government terminated the agreement with Russia on the procedure of cooperation in exports of military goods to third countries. The agreement was approved by the Ukrainian government on March 24, 2004. It was worked out …