But factories can’t run on talent alone. Ukraine’s 2024 budget covers less than half of what its defense firms can produce. Zelensky adviser Kamyshin: “It’s twice as painful when you can produce, but you can’t fund the procurement.” 6/
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Ukraine leads world in FPV drones, robotic systems, and EW gear
In some areas Ukraine leads the world (and Russia). FPV drones, robotic ground systems, and EW(electronic warfare) gear are 90–100% domestically produced. The war has pushed top engineering talent into defense – tech grads are building weapons, not apps. 5/
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Russia and Ukraine match artillery output; air defense remains weak
Russia makes ~40 artillery guns per month. Ukraine is now matching that pace. But air defense remains a weak (blind?) spot: Kyiv doesn’t make its own interceptors and still relies entirely on imports to stop missile attacks. 4/
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Bohdana cheaper and easier to repair than Archer or Caesar
The Bohdana helped retake Snake Island in 2022. It costs €2.8M, vs €8.76M for Sweden’s Archer or €4M for France’s Caesar. It’s easier to repair. Spare parts arrive in 24 hours. 3/
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Ukraine’s Bohdana production surpasses NATO’s total artillery output
When Russia invaded, Ukraine had just one Bohdana howitzer prototype —used in parades. In 2024, it built more artillery guns than all NATO countries combined. Now it makes over 20 Bohdanas per month. 85% of parts are local. 2/
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Ukraine’s arms production soars, but faces financing gaps
Ukraine is building weapons faster and cheaper than the West, and 35X more than in 2022. It still can do twice more, lack financing. WSJ: Ukraine’s arms output grew from $1B in 2022 to $35B in 2025, but it still can’t fight Russia alone. 1/
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Rubio warns Senate to advance Russia sanctions without progress
Rubio: The Senate will move forward with sanctions legislation against Russia if there's no progress. We've asked the Senate for a bit more time to see if negotiations yield results. 5/ pic.twitter.com/U0sEaCp46b
— Tymofiy Mylovanov (@Mylovanov) 18 mai 2025Rubio: The Senate will move forward with sanctions legislation against Russia if there's no progress. We've asked the Senate for a bit more time to see if negotiations yield results. 5/
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Rubio: US wants progress on Ukraine talks within days
Rubio: The U.S. has no interest in endless negotiations over Ukraine — we want progress within days. If both sides will make realistic proposals, we'll make headway. 4/ pic.twitter.com/j731JxU7ps
— Tymofiy Mylovanov (@Mylovanov) 18 mai 2025Rubio: The U.S. has no interest in endless negotiations over Ukraine — we want progress within days. If both sides will make realistic proposals, we'll make headway. 4/
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Rubio: Ukraine working on own ceasefire proposal expected shortly
Rubio: Ukraine is also working on its own ceasefire proposal, which we expect shortly. 3/ pic.twitter.com/v36P7lPCDt
— Tymofiy Mylovanov (@Mylovanov) 18 mai 2025Rubio: Ukraine is also working on its own ceasefire proposal, which we expect shortly. 3/
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Rubio: Lavrov to prepare document with ceasefire terms for Ukraine
Rubio: Lavrov told me that Moscow will prepare a document outlining their terms for a ceasefire in Ukraine. 2/ pic.twitter.com/tpsVaAKd4C
— Tymofiy Mylovanov (@Mylovanov) 18 mai 2025Rubio: Lavrov told me that Moscow will prepare a document outlining their terms for a ceasefire in Ukraine. 2/