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Ukraine launches military ombudsman to safeguard troops' rights

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Ukraine’s defense ministry under fire for “management chaos” a year after leadership change

Despite initial optimism, Ukraine's defense sector under Minister Rustem Umerov grapples with procurement inefficiencies, international cooperation failures, and a lack of strategic planning, according to a critical report by civil society leaders.

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Ukrainian military rolls out first-ever female-specific uniforms

Ukraine's military has introduced its first-ever combat uniforms made for the tens of thousands of women providing active service as troops expand inclusivity.

byMichelle Bondar

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Ukraine’s Minister of Defense has conducted unannounced audits, reported on violations to clean up the system

Rustem Umerov said his team detected "numerous violations" and reported on the first contracts, which were terminated and money returned to the state.

byOrysia Hrudka

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Ukraine

Ukrainian MoD contractor nabbed amid $ 1.2 bn fraud probe as minister vows to clean house

Ihor Hrynkevych's attempt to give a $500k bribe amid an ongoing probe of corruption at Ukraine's Defense Ministry backfired badly as minister Rustem Umerov announces he will "clear the system"

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Five Ukrainian war startups taking on Russia’s brute force

From AI spying systems to ground drones, Ukraine is revealing the power of grassroots innovation against Russia's top-down military behemoth, with agile defense tech startups tailored to the war's realities.

byOrysia Hrudka

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Ukraine military fundraiser Hanna Hvozdiar becomes Strategic Industries Deputy Minister

The appointment gives Ukrainians hope for a more effective management of domestic military production. Before the appointment, Hanna Hvozdiar used to manage a private Serhiy Prytula foundation, collecting money for the military to equip soldiers. The second in Ukraine military charity by size, it earned popularity and respect among Ukrainians.

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Zelenskyy announces replacement of Ukraine’s Defense Minister, Reznikov resigns (updated)

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced the replacement of the Defense Minister. “Autumn is a time for strengthening,” Zelenskyy said.

byIryna Voichuk

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Ukraine launches a new agency in the Ministry of Defense to make procurement more efficient

Unlike other Ukrainian ministries, which since 2017 have been operating according to the new Prozorro system, the Ministry…

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Russians love symbolism, so we anticipate February’s offensives – Defense Minister Reznikov

Oleksii Reznikov, the Ukrainian Defense Minister, had stated at a press conference that the country’s defense forces anticipate…

byKate Ryabchiy

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Russia prepares for new offensive in spring; Ukraine is de facto NATO member – Ukraine defense minister

In an interview with the BBC, Oleksiy Reznikov said he was sure Ukraine would receive long-sought weapons, including…

byOrysia Hrudka

After a Russian bombardment of the residential areas of his city, a disabled Ukrainian man showing his bravery and defiance with a tall national flag. March 9, 2022. Kharkiv, Ukraine. The Russo-Ukrainian War (2014-present). Courtesy: Ukrainian Freedom

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‘We are not afraid and you must not be either,’ Ukrainian defense minister says

Russia has long depended for its successes on its ability to intimidate by instilling fear in its opponents.…

byPaul A. Goble

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Russian Aggression

Ukraine launches hotline, site for families of Russian killed & captured soldiers

Anton Herashchenko, advisor to the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, announced that the Ministry of Defense of…

byEuromaidan Press Staff

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Russian Aggression

How Ukraine is building its territorial defense: results of first month

The first local defense units emerged in Ukraine in 2015. However, these were neither part of the armed…

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Hybrid War

Germany blocks Ukraine’s arms purchase from NATO as unofficial arms embargo on Ukraine continues

The news about Germany’s move was reported by Ukraine’s Minister of Defense Oleksiy Reznikov in his commentary for…

Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces officers and their colleagues from NATO member states taking part in joint exercises on UK Royal Navy's destroyer Dragon. October 10, 2020 (Source: facebook.com/usofcom)

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Ukraine

Growing pains in the Ukrainian Special Forces

Nonetheless, the UASOF still suffers from some obstacles on its road to superior combat readiness. Chief among them…

byThe Jamestown Foundation

Russo-Ukrainian War: Ukrainian infantrymen riding on armor (Image: Taras Gren, MoD of Ukraine)

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Defense reform in Ukraine: The leadership challenge

The latest “National Security Strategy of Ukraine” was approved on September 14, 2020 (see EDM, September 24, 2020),…

byThe Jamestown Foundation

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New reservists law in Ukraine: A forced step forward

According to the Ukrainian General Staff, the reserve system reforms introduce a number of key changes (Army Inform,…

byThe Jamestown Foundation

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Escalation around Donbas: Is the Ukrainian army prepared for full-scale Russian aggression?

Several reasons were put forward to try to explain the springtime Russian buildup; and any or all of…

byThe Jamestown Foundation

An apartment block in Donbas. Source: glavcom

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Russian Aggression

Ukraine looks for applicable lessons in latest Karabakh War

Originally published by Jamestown.org on November 9, 2020 From the earliest days of war in Ukraine’s eastern Donbas…

byThe Jamestown Foundation

Turkey's Bayraktar TB2 medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle loaded with MAM L laser-guided smart missiles (Source: Bayhaluk via Wikimedia.org)

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Baku’s success in using Turkish drones raises question: Could Ukraine use them against Russia in Crimea?

The Azerbaijani military’s use of Bayraktar TB2 medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UAV), purchased from Türkiye, played…

byThe Jamestown Foundation