‘Putin smiled’: Ukraine hurries to adapt as US focus moves to Iran Ukrainian ex-defence minister says conflict provides simultaneous ‘risks and opportunities’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 8
Ukraine's reformed military procurement agency drives the country's NATO ambitions Ukraine's new state agency for nonlethal military procurement is an example of the type of reform that the country hopes will clear the path toward NATO The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2024
Ukraine’s security service arrests five people accused of $40m arms fraud Two ministry of defence officials among those arrested over contract for mortar shells that never arrived The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2024
‘A new form of warfare’: how Ukraine reclaimed the Black Sea from Russian forces Kyiv has turned the region into a no-go zone for Moscow’s bristling warships The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023
Did a former Ukraine minister go yachting in Europe days after his dismissal? Not quite A photo of former Ukrainian defence minister Oleksii Reznikov is circulating online. Users claim it shows him yachting in Europe with his wife – just days after his dismissal over corruption scandals. Also, a video of a riot inside the Ukrainian parliament is falsely posted as recent. We tell you… France 24 · Sep 20, 2023
‘Ukrainians understand corruption can kill’: Kyiv takes on an old enemy Much work remains to be done, but campaigners say recent scandals and court cases are a good rather than a bad sign The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2023
Russian defensive lines breached in capture of villages near Bakhmut, Ukraine commander says ‘These settlements, at first glance small, were important elements in the enemy's defensive line,’ general says The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023
Ukraine ‘reboots’ defence ministry as it seeks more gains against Putin’s forces Second major wartime reshuffle occurs just weeks after Ukraine’s defence minister was sacked The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023
Ukraine fires 6 deputy defense ministers as heavy fighting continues in the east Six Ukrainian deputy defense ministers have been fired following the dismissal two weeks ago of the defense minister in a corruption scandal, as heavy fighting continues in the east The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023
First Thing: A deal with Putin won’t bring peace, says Ukraine ex-minister Former defence minister Oleksii Reznikov tells west that Moscow’s goal is ‘the destruction of Ukrainian statehood’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023
‘Goal is destruction of Ukraine’: ex-defence minister warns west of Putin’s aim Oleksii Reznikov urges unity against Russia ‘to save this world from catastrophe of world war three’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023
I was Ukraine’s defence minister. Here’s my message for our allies: we must not lose sight of victory To my defence ministers friends around the world, I say: thank you for the military support, but heed this advice, says Ukraine’s Oleksii Reznikov The Guardian - UK · Sep 8, 2023
At least 17 dead in Russian missile strike on market in eastern Ukraine – as US secretary of state visits Kyiv Dozens injured in attack as missiles also launched against the capital The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023
Amid graft scandal, Ukraine to appoint Muslim defence chief Rustem Umerov Rustem Umerov is from the Muslim Tatar community in Crimea that largely resisted Russia’s 2014 annexation. Al Jazeera · Sep 5, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023 Tuesday briefing: With no end in sight, Ukraine reckons with trauma, triumph – and the path ahead In today’s newsletter: After 18 months of brutal fighting, the country has stunned the world with its warcraft, even as our foreign correspondent details the mood among citizens, reports of corruption and prospects for peace talks
Radio France Internationale · Sep 4, 2023 No new grain deal unless West meets Russia's demands, Putin says Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday that the grain deal that allowed Ukraine to export grain safely through the Black Sea won’t be restored until the West meets its obligations to facilitate Russian agricultural exports.
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023 Ukraine's defense minister resigns following Zelenskyy's announcement of his replacement Ukraine’s defense minister has submitted a letter of resignation after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that he would be replaced this week and named his successor
The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2023 Ukraine’s defence minister resigns after Zelenskiy removes him from post Oleksii Reznikov, whose ministry has been hit by corruption scandals, confirms in letter he is stepping down
The Guardian - AU · Sep 4, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 558 of the invasion Volodymyr Zelenskiy to dismiss defence minster Oleksii Reznikov; Russia strikes port infrastructure in Odesa critical to grain exports
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023 Ukraine’s defence minister submits resignation to Zelensky after biggest shake-up since invasion Oleksii Reznikov has faced graft allegations since January when his ministry was accused of buying food at inflated prices
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war live: Putin to meet Kim Jong-un for weapons talks in Moscow Putin’s forces pushed back in southern Ukraine as Zelensky meets his troops
The Guardian - AU · Sep 4, 2023 Putin says no grain deal until west meets obligations; Kyiv reports advances in east and south – as it happened Russian president says the Black Sea grain deal will not be restored until restrictions on the export of Russian agricultural products are lifted
Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2023 Ukraine defence minister dismissed as Zelensky says it’s time for ‘new approach’ Zelensky says Ministry of Defence needs ‘new approaches and different formats of interaction both with the military and with society’
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023 Ukraine-Russia war – live: Zelensky sacks defence minister as Putin strikes Kyiv’s grain exporting port Putin awards first crew who used hypersonic Kinzhal missile in Ukraine
Al Jazeera · Sep 4, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 558 As the war enters its 558th day, these are the main developments.