Olena Mukhina

Following Denmark's successful model of directly funding Ukrainian arms manufacturers, the European Union will redirect the funds to boost Ukraine's domestic defense industry.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister calls Russia "the only obstacle to peace" after Moscow rejected US-proposed ceasefire and launched over 8,000 combined strikes in the month since Ukraine's unconditional acceptance of the offer.

Zelenskyy urgently requests 10 Patriot systems from Ramstein allies, calling for a long-term security strategy following Russia's deadliest attack on Ukrainian children.

After securing €21 billion in new military aid at Brussels meeting, Ukraine proposes hosting the next Ramstein format gathering to connect international partners directly with Ukrainian forces and defense manufacturers.

Defense Minister Pistorius announces a comprehensive security package including crucial air defense systems and the formation of a specialized electronic warfare coalition aimed at countering Russia's battlefield advantages in signal jamming and drone operations.

UK Defense Secretary John Healey declares 2025 "critical" for Ukraine at NATO Headquarters meeting.

Russia's evolving drone campaign now includes anti-electronic warfare adaptations and potentially explosive-scattering capabilities, though experts remain skeptical about their tactical benefits.

While evidence mounts of systematic Russian executions of Ukrainian prisoners, European officials reveal The Hague's special tribunal cannot try Putin for war crimes in absentia while he remains in power, highlighting accountability challenges.

Ukraine's Want to Find project received a record 10,027 missing Russian soldier inquiries in March 2025, with heaviest losses reported in Pokrovsk and Bakhmut.

With 200 military planners from 30 nations already developing operational frameworks, the Coalition of the Willing aims to transform from a planning body into a credible deterrent force capable of protecting Ukraine's sovereignty immediately after peace negotiations conclude.

The integration of Ukraine's battle-tested defense industry with European technological expertise could create mutual benefits beyond the current war, addressing Europe's production shortfalls while ensuring Ukraine's long-term security independence.

Ukraine's push for participation in joint EU defense production comes as the country faces critical artillery shell shortages and continued Russian escalation, including recent deadly strikes on civilians that killed children in Kryvyi Rih.

Despite Russia's attempts to enhance bomb guidance systems with advanced Kometa-M antennas featuring triple the signal receivers, Ukrainian electronic warfare capabilities continue to effectively disorient these weapons in an escalating technological arms race.

The 81st Separate Airmobile Brigade reports their American-made armored vehicles have survived direct hits from 30mm rounds while maintaining 65 km/h speeds in urban settings.