Finland donates winter gear to Ukrainian Armed Forces and prepares new aid package
''Finland is one of Ukraine's strongest supporters, and we have no plans to change that,'' Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen stated.
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Thousands of Ukrainian soldiers missing from duty return to units after new amnesty law
Over 3,000 Ukrainian soldiers have returned to their units since 29 November, when a new law took effect, allowing service members who left their units without authorization to resume military service without facing criminal charges. The law applies only to first-time unauthorized absences and offers amnesty to soldiers who return before 1 January 2025.
What it will take for Ukraine to win
Two years since Russia's invasion, people are tired. Maintaining resilience is key, and there are two battles being fought
Ukrainian military undergoing structural changes for improved efficiency, army chief says
The General Staff of the Ukrainian army is set to be reduced by 60%, with released personnel being redeployed to combat units.
Ukrainian forces repel seven Russian attacks near Krynky and in the Orikhiv sector in southern Ukraine
In the operational zone of the Southern Defense Forces, Ukrainian defenders repelled four attacks by Russian forces on the left bank of the Dnipro near Krynok and three in the Orikhiv sector - near Staromayorske and Robotyno.
Ukraine bans online casinos for soldiers amid gambling addiction crisis
The ongoing war has worsened gambling addiction among Ukrainian soldiers, with many spending their earnings on games and even taking out microloans
UK intel: Ukraine ramps up defensive fortifications across front lines
British intelligence reports that Ukraine constructs extensive defensive lines that will hinder Russian advances and offensive operations, requiring high-casualty breaching attempts.
“It’s a holy war”: British medic sees Ukraine’s battle against “pure evil”
Former policeman, British citizen Peter Fouche, now a combat medic in Ukraine's army, calls on the West to give Ukraine weapons now, or find themselves using those weapons soon.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 735: EU approves multi-billion euro financial aid for Ukraine, Ukrainians liberate town in rapid counterattack
The Council of the European Union has finalized a four-year financial assistance plan for Ukraine worth 50 billion euros.
Ukraine in 2024: A defensive war with no chance of counteroffensive, German official says
Ukraine will have to focus on holding the front against Russia’s offensive, as it lacks the resources and support to regain lost territory, according to Anton Hofreiter.
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.
Bloomberg: Western diplomats warn that without US aid, Ukrainian Army to confront significant challenges by late spring
Ukraine lacks weapons to protect its cities as vital EU and US assistance is being held by political…
Zelenskyy: “We have 880,000 fighters in the army”
At the same time, nearly 7 million Ukrainians left the country. It means a lack of taxes and reserves for the army, he said in the interview for ARD.
Ukrainian Army says Russians conduct assault ops at most axes, trying to break through Ukraine’s defenses over last 24 hours
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that on 17 January, Russian troops attempted to…
Ukraine reallocates reserve funds to buy ammo and drones amid US aid freeze
Facing a critical shortage of ammunition, Ukraine's government has decided to spend an additional $20 million from its reserve fund to strengthen the Ukrainian army.
Ukraine passes law to enhance military readiness and veteran welfare
The Ukrainian parliament approved a law that will create a unified electronic database of persons liable for military service and issue combatant certificates for Ukrainian veterans, as part of the country’s efforts to modernize its defense sector amid the ongoing Russian invasion.
Ukraine rolls out NATO-standard automated military logistics system
Ukraine has implemented a digital logistics platform aimed at fully automating its military's supply chain management and eliminating paper-based processes.
From Russian prisoner to Ukrainian fighter: an extraordinary defection
Trapped in a Russian prison, Mikhail Pavlov faced two options - join the attacks on Ukraine as a Storm-Z combatant, or find a way to escape and fight alongside Ukrainian forces
Estonia’s MoD says it trained 1,300 Ukrainian soldiers in two years
Estonia has trained over 1,300 Ukrainian soldiers, about one-sixth of the total number of its own conscripts, since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, per Estonia's MoD. Training includes basic skills, artillery, sniping, and cybersecurity.
Battle of Avdiivka: Russia strangles Ukrainian stronghold
Avdiivka stands firm against the Russian onslaught even though the forces of the opposing sides are unequal.