National Security and Defense Council
Coverage of National Security and Defense Council in the Nexus archive.
- Russian Intelligence Plans Disinformation Campaign to Strain Ukraine-Poland Relations
Russian intelligence services are preparing to release falsified historical documents regarding World War II to disrupt relations between Ukraine and Poland, as stated by Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council. The FSB plans to publish fabricated materials about the Volhynia tragedy on July 5, with Russian state media amplifying the narrative.
- Ukraine says even its obsolete drone-war tech still has value for friendly countries bracing for Shahed-style attacks
Ukraine is sharing older counter-drone technology with allies facing Shahed-style drone threats, as its rapidly evolving battlefield renders some systems obsolete domestically but still effective elsewhere. Ukrainian officials emphasized that even less-advanced solutions can provide critical defense advantages for partner nations preparing for similar attacks.
- Zelensky Enacts New Sanctions Aligning with EU Package
President Volodymyr Zelensky signed decrees aligning Ukraine’s sanctions with the EU’s 20th package, adding 16 Russian citizens and 31 companies from Russia, Belarus, UAE, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and occupied territories.