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Zelensky Orders Overhaul of Ukraine’s Defense Plan, Tasks Minister to Deliver Cabinet Proposals

Budget moves underscore a pivot to drone-centric capabilities aligned with battlefield needs.

Overview

  • Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal will draft detailed changes to core defense documents and submit them to the Cabinet of Ministers for approval.
  • President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the government is maintaining funding to equip combat brigades, with an additional monthly subvention of UAH 4.3 billion financed yesterday.
  • An extra UAH 8 billion has been allocated to the national Drone Line program to accelerate unmanned systems procurement.
  • Kyrylo Budanov briefed the president on the security and political environment, and they identified key points relevant to ongoing negotiation priorities.
  • Shmyhal reported on visits to Mykolaiv and Kherson regions, highlighting local protection efforts and measures to strengthen critical infrastructure.