One Kyiv drone maker turned down a Western government's order for 1,500 interceptor drones this year. Capacity to deliver in weeks, but only state arms-trade companies could legally export. The new framework breaks that bottleneck. – More for Defense News: www.defensenews.com/global/europ...

\"An autonomous solution is a tool designed to lift a human's burden\" — Yevhenii Lesin, deputy commander of Ukraine's 412th Brigade \"Nemesis,\" laid out the doctrinal logic behind Ukraine's push to roboticize its front lines at the Lviv Drone Autonomy Conference last month.

Ukraine's defense production has grown 35x since 2022, from $1B to $35B. Domestic contracts cover only a third. Western contracts are the only capital big enough to fund the scale Ukraine needs. – Read it in my latest for Defense News: www.defensenews.com/global/europ...

Kyiv is moving to legalize weapons sales abroad for the first time since the 2022 export ban. Four bilateral contracts signed, ~20 more in the pipeline, plus a State Dept memo to route Ukrainian drones into U.S. joint ventures. – My latest for Defense News: www.defensenews.com/global/europ...

Zelenskyy announced 50,000 Ukrainian ground robots this year — a force bigger than some allied armies — after UGVs logged 9,000+ frontline missions in March alone and the General Staff credited them with a 30% cut in casualties. Fedorov's goal: 100% of frontline logistics by robots.

The EU opened a call for founding members of the EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance — a joint UAV and counter-drone ecosystem backed by €6 billion, applications open until May 25. Founders from EU and Ukrainian defense drone companies will form the alliance's first board. Via @militarnyi.bsky.social.

\"Grandma, get on\" — three words painted on an ammo-hauling robot before Ukraine used it to pull a 77-year-old out of the Lyman grey zone, after Russian drones made conventional extraction impossible. My piece on Ukraine's UGV doctrine, Defense News.

General Cherry's Ukrainian-built interceptors logged 11,473 confirmed kills in March at $1K–$3K a unit. Merops costs $15K. The Pentagon's floor is Ukraine's ceiling — and every NATO budget priced above it is obsolete on arrival.

Ukraine told allies: you can't just buy our drones. You need the operators, the warheads, the full logistics chain. "They asked me whether we could send more operators," Zelenskyy said. "I said no." The Iran war is forcing this lesson on a lot of countries very fast.

"If you're going to provide 25,000 troops, you actually need 75,000." — Ed Arnold, RUSI, on the force-generation math behind Ukraine peacekeeping. Only one-third of forces is frontline-ready at any time. Europe's current pledges don't account for that.

The US burned through 800+ Patriot missiles in the Middle East in three days. Ukraine has received fewer than that in the entire war. The production line makes roughly 600 a year. Then Washington suspended Patriot export sales globally.

Foreign Policy on how Ukraine turned to ground robots under Russian drone pressure — and what it means for the future of land warfare.

Ukraine will contract 25,000 unmanned ground vehicles in H1 2026. Double last year. Fedorov's goal: 100% of frontline logistics performed by robotic systems. Last summer, a Russian unit surrendered to a cardboard sign — because there were no Ukrainian soldiers to surrender to. Only drones.

RAND on Ukraine's robot capture of a Russian position: what it means, what it doesn't. Good sober analysis on where autonomous warfare actually stands.

The same president who threatened to destroy Iranian civilian infrastructure on Tuesday is supposed to guarantee that no one destroys Ukrainian civilian infrastructure ever again. That's not a rhetorical point. That's the actual diplomatic situation Ukraine is in.

Ukraine produces ~1,000 interceptor drones a day. Has the capacity to double it. Doesn't have the budget. But the real bottleneck isn't money or hardware. It's the infrastructure to sustain production at scale — and most countries trying to buy in don't have it.

'Robots don't bleed': Ukraine is sending machines where soldiers used to go. CNN's latest from the front is worth your time.

Europe's Coalition of the Willing has pledged roughly 10,000 troops to monitor a Ukraine peace deal. NATO sent 60,000 to Bosnia in the 90s for 1,000km of ceasefire line. Ukraine has 1,200km of active front. The math doesn't work.

After four years of Russia’s full scale invasion, Ukraine’s tech savvy fighters have transformed their war machine into a machine war. My latest from Kyiv for @militarytimes.bsky.social and @defensenews.bsky.social: www.militarytimes.com/global/europ...

“It's just stupid,” a high-ranking European diplomat told me, speaking anonymously about the ongoing 🇺🇦/🇷🇺 negotiations. "They lack all credibility." Check out my latest for @militarytimes.bsky.social on what we can learn from the chaos of US-backed "peace" talks: www.defensenews.com/global/europ...

WH Chief of Staff Susie Wiles displays an autographed photo of 🇺🇸Trump and Putin in her office. Russia is the #1 threat to NATO - the alliance headed by the US. ➡️"We are 🇷🇺's next target. And we are already in harm's way," NATO Chief Mark Rutte said this month. Photo: @andersonphoto.bsky.social.

I was in Kyiv on the night of June 16 when Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults of the war, killing dozens. Ukraine continues to burn — and to fight. Here are the stories of Ukraines “untraditional” army: 🔗 rb.gy/iqwni1

⚡️Ukrainian soldiers are not only defending their country—they are redefining modern warfare. Through the use of drones, decoys, and long-range strikes, Ukraine🇺🇦 is reshaping how wars are fought. Great work by @kyivpost.com & @sassovivente.bsky.social! www.kyivpost.com/videos/56501

SCOOP‼️— Natalia Dmitrieva, the sister of top Kremlin negotiator Kirill Dmitriev, traveled to Ukraine as recently as February 2025 – on an 🇺🇸 American passport, multiple sources have confirmed to me. x.com/sassovivente...

At least 24 civilians killed and over 80 more injured in Sunday morning Russian attack in Ukraine, as churchgoers gathered for Palm Sunday services in Sumy. #WarCrimes This is why Ukrainians roll their eyes when a “ceasefire” or “peace talks” are brought up. GRAPHIC VIDEO (frm President’s Office)

Scoop‼️— Multiple sources have confirmed to me that Marianna Budanova, wife of 🇺🇦 Ukraine’s military intelligence chief, was quietly flown to the 🇺🇸 US for advanced treatment in Dec. 2024 — over a year and a half after a suspected Russian poisoning. More: x.com/sassovivente...

“I am never going to vote again.” Some American 🇺🇸veterans in Ukraine say betrayal from Trump's Washington hurts more than battle wounds. My latest for Military.com: www.military.com/daily-news/2...

NEW‼️ White House FULL readout of today’s #Trump-#Zelensky call — Ukraine asked for more patriots missiles and again for a ceasefire on civilian infrastructure. Trump said that 🇺🇦 nuclear power plants are best run under 🇺🇸 ownership… Next steps to be decided in Saudi Arabia.

Indeed: Most Americans (51%) disapprove 👎 of #Trump — although he's still got the highest approval rating of his presidency (47%), according to a new NBC poll. Voters have soured on his takes on the economy, ending the war in #Ukraine, & most other measures. 🤷‍♀️ www.kyivpost.com/post/49075

‼️ EPA chief said today the agency’s mission is to “lower the cost of buying a car, heating a home and running a business.” He rolled back several environmental protections today. 💨 www.nytimes.com/2025/03/12/c...

Live in Kyiv: #Zelensky confirms that US arms shipments to Ukraine have not stopped, despite recent rumors saying otherwise. He said the $15 billion in support appropriated by the #US Congress under Biden is still valid.

#Live in Kyiv: #Zelensky says Ukraine is getting close to a security deal with the #US in exchange for mineral resources in #Ukraine, not to equal more than $100 billion — the amount of aid the US has given Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion 3 years ago.

Now in Kyiv: “Fasten your diplomatic seatbelts,” Foreign Minister of #Ukraine, Andrii Sybiha, says about the ongoing peace negotiations with the #US and Russia to end the invasion. #ThirdAnniversary

Elon Musk’s ultimate goal becomes clear ⁦‪via @washingtonpost‬⁩—> “Replace ‘the human workforce with machines.’” www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

#Breaking The Dept of Defense will no longer allow workers to use “official resources, to include man-hours” in events related to “identity months” — like Black History Month and Women’s History Month. Guidance effective immed, per memo entitled “Identity Months Dead at DOD.”

We had a new moon last night - the darkest night of the lunar calendar. I’m sure that came into play in last night’s tragic #planecrash in DC. Presidential #Trump claimed - without any evidence - that the accident may be linked to FAA #DEI hires in this morning’s presser.

“In many ways, it is a fitting spectacle to begin the second Trump administration: a bunch of people arguing endlessly over something everyone can see with their own eyes.” @cwarzel 🫣 www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...

This is the homepage of the White House right now. No kidding. #TrumpInauguration2025

#HillaryClinton’s response to #Trump’s new plan to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America 😂 #TrumpInaugeration2025

#Trump promises a mandate dictating national policy declaring there to be only two genders recognized by law in the US. #TrumpInauguration2025 Is this really necessary? More thoughts to come on this.

How is the US planning on “taking back” the Panama Canal? #TrumpInauguration2025

Although newly installed President #Trump mentioned combatting “enemies” in his inauguration speech, he did not say who these enemies are. He did not bring up the war in #Ukraine at all. #TrumpInauguration2025

Sh*t. AI can not only help you book your upcoming trip, but also your next terrorist attack. “Man who exploded Tesla Cybertruck outside #Trump hotel in Las Vegas used generative #AI, police say.” apnews.com/article/tesl...

So when Luigi killed a wealthy, white CEO in NYC, it was almost immediately deemed ‘terrorism.’ When guy kills 10 ppl in predominantly black, low-income NOLA on NYE? Maybeeee terrorism. Which crime keeps you up at night with fear? www.wsj.com/us-news/ten-...

"Ukrainians fought to explain they were not 'Little Russia,' as their lands were often called... And song was at the heart of being Ukrainian." The legacy of "Carol of the Bells" is a history of Ukraine's struggle for independence. Great piece by @WAPO www.washingtonpost.com/history/2024...

#ElonMusk spent a quarter of a billion dollars helping #Trump win the elction — and has already earned $70 billion in increased stock profits as a result of the former president’s victory. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/05/u...

Wondering what’s in store for #Ukraine after #Trump takes office next month? Meet his Ukraine envoy, Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, for a hint. My latest for @kyivpost.com: www.kyivpost.com/analysis/43236.

My first thought was, “Oh I guess he’s out of politics…” Then I realized this is prob just a pause before he’s nominated/running for something else before Congress’s sex trafficking report is released 😬😅🤣 #MattGaetz, keeping us on our toes www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

#Russia appears to have used an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) in #Ukraine for the first time. Imagine how it would feel to be on the receiving end of this. More info: kyivpost.com/post/42599 Video via Telegram (turn on sound):

"It's quite hard to see the people you know come back different, really different," Alexei said. "And not just physically, obv. I mean with blank eyes." Check out my latest piece on the #draft and the emotional battle facing men in #Ukraine🇺🇦 today, for Military.com: www.military.com/daily-news/2...