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Apr- 2025 -

3 April

Ukrainian soldiers stand in formation during the closing ceremony of Agile Spirit 19 at Orpholo Training Area, Georgia, Aug. 9, 2019. AgS19 is a joint, multinational exercise co-led by the Georgian Defense Forces and U.S. Army Europe. Approximately 3,300 military personnel from 14 ally and partner nations participated in this theater security cooperation exercise. The brigade-level exercise incorporated a command-post exercise, field-training exercise and live fires. AgS19 occurred at three training locations in Georgia - Senaki Air Base, Vaziani and Orpholo Training Areas. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Laurie Ellen Schubert, 5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

Ukrainian Military Enlisted 8,000 Ex-Prisoners: Justice Agency

The Ukrainian Armed Forces has recruited more than 8,000 former convicts as of early April, according to a report from the country’s justice department.

3 April

Europe

Flyer 72-LD light tactical vehicle with soldiers riding

Christine Casimiro

Unannounced US Tactical Vehicle Spotted With Ukraine Rangers

A US Army light tactical vehicle, reportedly never mentioned in official aid packages, has been spotted among Ukrainian armed forces.

Mar- 2025 -

28 March

War

Staff Writer With AFP

Putin Calls to Remove Zelensky, ‘Finish Off’ Ukrainian Troops

Russian President Vladimir Putin called Friday for a "transitional administration" to be put in place in Ukraine and vowed his army would "finish off" Ukrainian troops, in hardline remarks as US President Donald Trump pushes for a ceasefire.

28 March

War

Smoke and debris ascend after a strike at a factory in the city of Soledar, in eastern Ukraine's Donbas region

Staff Writer With AFP

Russia and Ukraine Accuse Each Other of ‘Violating’ Energy Strikes Agreement

Russia and Ukraine on Thursday each accused the other of breaching commitments not to strike energy facilities, throwing yet more jeopardy on the prospects of even a temporary and partial halt in the three-year war.

20 March

War

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, shake hands after a joint press conference in Kyiv, Ukraine, on January 16, 2025.

Staff Writer With AFP

Military Chiefs Gather in UK to Discuss Ukraine Protections

Dozens of military chiefs from countries keen to help protect an eventual ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine will meet in Britain on Thursday to discuss planning for a peacekeeping force.

3 March

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

UK, Thales to Manufacture 5,000 Lightweight Multirole Missiles for Ukraine

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded Thales a contract to produce over 5,000 lightweight multirole missiles for Ukraine.

Feb- 2025 -

19 February

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

‘Massive’ Russian Attack Causes Outages in Ukraine’s Odesa: Mayor

A "massive" Russian attack on the southwestern Ukrainian port city of Odesa left a large residential area without heat or electricity.

18 February

Europe

Joe Saballa

Ukraine Military Accused of ‘Wasting’ Advanced Western Weaponry

Several British defense officials have expressed dissatisfaction with the Ukrainian military’s handling of cutting-edge weapon systems supplied by Western allies.

13 February

Land

A YPR-765 armored infantry fighting vehicle is seen stationed on a dirt road. The vehicle has the typical appearance of a military tank, with a boxy built, a turret, and tracked wheels. The vehicle is painted grayish green. The background is a horizon of green trees and a clear white sky.

Rojoef Manuel

Netherlands to Donate YPR Armored Vehicles to Ukraine

The Dutch Ministry of Defence is sending YPR armored infantry vehicles to Ukraine to support the country’s ground military capabilities amidst Russia’s invasion.

13 February

War