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Third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

From left, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, former Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov and European Council President Antonio Costa during ceremonies on February 24, 2025 in Kyiv, Ukraine, on the third anniversary of the Russia's invasion of Ukraine. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

President of the European Council Antonio Costa (2nd left), Finnish President Alexander Stubb (middle) and former Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov during ceremonies on February 24, 2025 in Kyiv, Ukraine, on the third anniversary of the Russia's invasion of Ukraine. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

President of the European Council Antonio Costa (2nd left), Finnish President Alexander Stubb (middle) and former Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov during ceremonies on February 24, 2025 in Kyiv, Ukraine, on the third anniversary of the Russia's invasion of Ukraine. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

From left, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Finnish President Alexander Stubb and former Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov during ceremonies on February 24, 2025 in Kyiv, Ukraine, on the third anniversary of the Russia's invasion of Ukraine. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Interview with Ukrainian defense minister

Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov gives an interview in Kyiv on April 28, 2023.

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Zelensky Fires Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov

Handout photo dated February 14, 2023 shows Oleksii Reznikov (Minister of Defence, Ukraine) during the first day of the NATO Defense Ministers' meeting in Brussels, Belgium. Photo by NATO via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Fires Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov

Handout photo dated October 12, 2022 shows Oleksii Reznikov (Minister of Defence, Ukraine) Brussels, Belgium. Photo by NATO via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Fires Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov

Handout photo dated February 14, 2023 shows Oleksii Reznikov (Minister of Defence, Ukraine) during the first day of the NATO Defense Ministers' meeting in Brussels, Belgium. Photo by NATO via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Fires Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov

Handout photo dated October 12, 2022 shows NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg meets with Oleksii Reznikov (Minister of Defence, Ukraine) Brussels, Belgium. Photo by NATO via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Briefing of Ukrainian and Bulgarian defence ministers in Odesa

ODESA, UKRAINE - AUGUST 21, 2023 - Minister of Defenñe of Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov (L) and Minister of Defense of the Republic of Bulgaria Todor Tagarev hold a joint briefing in Odesa, southern Ukraine.

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Briefing of Ukrainian and Bulgarian defence ministers in Odesa

ODESA, UKRAINE - AUGUST 21, 2023 - Minister of Defenñe of Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov attends a joint briefing with Minister of Defense of the Republic of Bulgaria Todor Tagarev in Odesa, southern Ukraine.

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Briefing of Ukrainian and Bulgarian defence ministers in Odesa

ODESA, UKRAINE - AUGUST 21, 2023 - Minister of Defenñe of Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov (L) and Minister of Defense of the Republic of Bulgaria Todor Tagarev hold a joint briefing in Odesa, southern Ukraine.

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Briefing of Ukrainian and Bulgarian defence ministers in Odesa

ODESA, UKRAINE - AUGUST 21, 2023 - Minister of Defenñe of Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov (L) and Minister of Defense of the Republic of Bulgaria Todor Tagarev hold a joint briefing in Odesa, southern Ukraine.

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Briefing of Ukrainian and Bulgarian defence ministers in Odesa

ODESA, UKRAINE - AUGUST 21, 2023 - Minister of Defenñe of Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov (L) and Minister of Defense of the Republic of Bulgaria Todor Tagarev hold a joint briefing in Odesa, southern Ukraine.

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Briefing of Ukrainian and Bulgarian defence ministers in Odesa

ODESA, UKRAINE - AUGUST 21, 2023 - Minister of Defenñe of Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov (L) and Minister of Defense of the Republic of Bulgaria Todor Tagarev hold a joint briefing in Odesa, southern Ukraine.

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Briefing of Ukrainian and Bulgarian defence ministers in Odesa

ODESA, UKRAINE - AUGUST 21, 2023 - Minister of Defenñe of Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov (L) and Minister of Defense of the Republic of Bulgaria Todor Tagarev hold a joint briefing in Odesa, southern Ukraine.

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Briefing of Ukrainian and Bulgarian defence ministers in Odesa

ODESA, UKRAINE - AUGUST 21, 2023 - Minister of Defenñe of Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov speaks to the press after a joint briefing with Minister of Defense of the Republic of Bulgaria Todor Tagarev in Odesa, southern Ukraine.

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Briefing of Ukrainian and Bulgarian defence ministers in Odesa

ODESA, UKRAINE - AUGUST 21, 2023 - Minister of Defense of the Republic of Bulgaria Todor Tagarev attends a joint briefing with Minister of Defenñe of Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov in Odesa, southern Ukraine.

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Briefing of Ukrainian and Bulgarian defence ministers in Odesa

ODESA, UKRAINE - AUGUST 21, 2023 - Minister of Defense of the Republic of Bulgaria Todor Tagarev attends a joint briefing with Minister of Defenñe of Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov in Odesa, southern Ukraine.

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Briefing of Ukrainian and Bulgarian defence ministers in Odesa

ODESA, UKRAINE - AUGUST 21, 2023 - Minister of Defenñe of Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov (L) and Minister of Defense of the Republic of Bulgaria Todor Tagarev hold a joint briefing in Odesa, southern Ukraine.

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Japan-Ukraine defense ministerial talks

Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada (R, front) and his Ukrainian counterpart Oleksii Reznikov (L, front) hold talks in Singapore on June 4, 2023.

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Ukraine's defense minister Reznikov

Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov is pictured in Singapore on June 2, 2023, after his talks with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. Reznikov and Austin are among the attendees of the Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's top security forum.

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Ukraine's defense minister Reznikov

Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov (L), an attendee of the Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's top security forum, is pictured in Singapore on June 2, 2023.

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Interview with Ukrainian defense minister

Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov gives an interview in Kyiv on April 28, 2023.

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Ukraine gets M270 multiple launch rocket systems: defense minister

STORY: Ukraine gets M270 multiple launch rocket systems: defense minister DATELINE: July 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Ukraine 2. various of Russia STORYLINE: Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov said on Friday that Ukraine has received M270 multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) from its partners. Reznikov did not specify which country provided Ukraine with such weapon systems. In May, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine was interested in getting the M270 MLRS from the Group of Seven (G7) countries. Last month, Ukrainian media outlet Ukraine's Military Center reported that Britain and Norway agreed to transfer the M270 MLRS to Ukraine. On the same day, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Russia has banned entry for 384 Japanese lawmakers in a retaliatory move. The statement said that in response to Japan's decision to impose personal sanctions against a large group of Russian lawmakers in April

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GLOBALink | About 1 mln people defending Ukraine: defense minister

Ukraine's Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov said Friday that about 1 million people are participating in defending Ukraine, the government-run Ukrinform news agency reported. Some 700,000 soldiers of Ukraine's Armed Forces, 100,000 officers of the National Police, 90,000 members of the National Guard and 60,000 border guards are involved in the activities of the security and defense sector in Ukraine, Reznikov said. Ukraine is interested in attracting more investment in its military-industrial complex and creating joint ventures with partners to meet the needs of the defense forces, the minister said. Due to the conflict with Russia, Ukraine has become a kind of "huge training facility" where new types of weapons and innovative solutions are used, Reznikov noted. The Russia-Ukraine conflict started on Feb. 24. Produced by Xinhua Global Service

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About 1 mln people defending Ukraine: defense minister

STORY: About 1 mln people defending Ukraine: defense minister DATELINE: July 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: Kiev CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kiev STORYLINE: Ukraine's Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov said Friday that about 1 million people are participating in defending Ukraine, the government-run Ukrinform news agency reported. Some 700,000 soldiers of Ukraine's Armed Forces, 100,000 officers of the National Police, 90,000 members of the National Guard and 60,000 border guards are involved in the activities of the security and defense sector in Ukraine, Reznikov said. Ukraine is interested in attracting more investment in its military-industrial complex and creating joint ventures with partners to meet the needs of the defense forces, the minister said. Due to the conflict with Russia, Ukraine has become a kind of "huge training facility" where new types of weapons and innovative solutions are used, Reznikov noted. The Russia-Ukraine conflict started on Feb. 24. Xinhua News Agency

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Russia announces control of Lugansk, Kiev denies reports on Lysychansk's capture

STORY: Russia announces control of Lugansk, Kiev denies reports on Lysychansk's capture DATELINE: July 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: Moscow/Kiev CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1.various of military operations in Lugansk STORYLINE: According to a brief statement by the Russian Defense Ministry on Sunday, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has informed President Vladimir Putin of the control of Lugansk. The statement said that the region has been "liberated" after Russian troops and the armed forces of Lugansk took full control of Lysychansk, a key city of Lugansk, and its nearby settlements. Also on Sunday, an official of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry denied reports that Lysychansk has been under the full control of Russian armed forces. According to the government-run Ukrinform news agency, Yuriy Sak, adviser to Defense Minister Olexiy Reznikov, told BBC that the situation in Lysychansk has been "very tense for quite a long time," and Russian troops have been "constantly attacking the city." S

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Russia to deploy Sarmat ballistic missile system by year end: Putin

STORY: Russia to deploy Sarmat ballistic missile system by year end: Putin DATELINE: June 22, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Putin speaking to military academy graduates 2. pic of Ukraine's Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov 3. pic of weapon 4. various of Kaliningrad region 5. various of Ukrainian military 6. various of Moscow STORYLINE: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that the country's first Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile system would enter combat duty by the end of the year. During his meeting with military academy graduates, Putin said that "We will continue to develop and strengthen our armed forces, taking into account potential military threats and risks." Meanwhile, Ukraine's Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov said on Tuesday that his country has received 155-millimeter self-propelled howitzers Panzerhaubitze 2000s from Germany. Reznikov wrote on Facebook that "German Panzerhaubitze 2000s with trained Ukrainian crews have