President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has directed Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal to revise Ukraine's defense plan, citing combat operations as the driver for new priorities.
Defense chiefs from Ukraine and Poland signed agreements on drone operation training and joint industrial projects during a ministerial meeting in Kyiv
Just days into his role, Denys Shmyhal faces a double crisis: securing billions in Western aid while Russia signals its refusal to peace with a fresh wave of strikes.
Despite reports of halted US military aid, Ukraine will continue diplomatic efforts with the US, Congress, and the Trump administartion to ensure a fair and lasting peace in Ukraine
The financial aid was delivered under an extended financing mechanism, supporting critical budget expenditures while requiring continued reforms amid the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war.
Minister Robert Fico's attempts to persuade Ukraine to maintain Russian oil and gas transit have been unsuccessful, as Ukraine reaffirms its commitment to ending the agreement with Russia.