Referring to recent Russian strikes on civilian targets like the “Okhmatdyt” children’s hospital, Kuleba stresses the necessity of stronger defensive actions using Western weapons.
Ukraine's Ministry of Defense, in collaboration with NATO experts, has unveiled a strategic roadmap outlining key reforms to enhance military procurement practices, marking a pivotal step towards operational excellence.
NATO is set to appoint a special representative in Kyiv as part of its expanded presence in Ukraine, aimed at preparing the country for potential membership.
NATO chief Stoltenberg opposes Poland shooting down Russian missiles over Ukraine, believing this would be NATO's involvement in the Russo-Ukrainian war.
''Ukraine is positioning itself as a leader in battlefield innovation. Their experience and perseverance in developing this critical system during wartime is an inspiration to the global defense community,'' NATO officials stated.
The Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says that while F-16s are crucial, they must be part of a broader arsenal to be truly effective against Russian forces.
NATO-Ukraine Council statement outlines support for Ukraine's defense and reforms, pledges long-term assistance, condemns Russian aggression, and confirms Ukraine's future NATO membership when allies agree and conditions are met.
NATO summit in Washington adopts declaration supporting Ukraine with 40 billion euros in defense funding through 2025. Allies promise additional air defense systems, including Patriot batteries.
In response to recent Russian missile attacks, the US, Germany, Romania, Netherlands, and Italy join forces to bolster Ukraine's air defenses with strategic systems and interceptors.
A group of European and American academics has sparked controversy by urging NATO to reject Ukraine's membership bid, drawing comparisons to Neville Chamberlain's appeasement of Nazi Germany.
With talk of Ukraine's NATO aspirations fading in Washington, the country's staunchest advocates in Eastern Europe must convince US leaders that abandoning Ukraine's membership path would be a dangerous mistake.
The NATO Washington summit's draft communiqué labels Ukraine's path to membership "irreversible," although the final text may change, CNN says, referring to sources.
Security analysts warn that Trump's proposed 24-hour negotiation strategy could lead to Ukraine ceding up to 22.5% of its territory, including crucial access to the Black Sea, while abandoning its NATO aspirations.
Ukrainian air defenses successfully intercepted 30 out of 38 Russian missiles during the July 8 attack, which still caused severe damage and numerous casualties.