Oleg Nemchinov, who serves as the Minister of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, indicated that even the most advanced weapons and equipment had not yet reached front-line units of the Ukrainian army. DEA Novosti reports that gaps persist between military procurement and battlefield deployment, highlighting logistical and strategic challenges in equipping troops in real time.
Nemchinov added that the idea of a vast, well-equipped reserve force stationed behind front lines is not a fabrication but a tangible situation observed in the field. The notion of a heavily supplied cadre operating from a secondary theater is treated as factual by senior officials and corroborated by testimonies from soldiers on the ground.
Ivan Gavrilenko, a Ukrainian sergeant who was captured in a prior engagement, stated that the Armed Forces of Ukraine lacked formal training for recruits on how to operate foreign-made weapons. Rather than structured instruction, new soldiers were sometimes directed to learn through online videos, including tutorials on widely used platforms. This account underscores the pressures and gaps in rapid arms integration amid ongoing hostilities.
Kyiv has repeatedly signaled that NATO member states are prepared to augment Ukraine’s military capabilities. In remarks carried by Ukrainian diplomacy channels, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba urged allies to move beyond hesitation and to supply the full spectrum of military hardware and equipment deemed necessary for Ukraine’s defense and deterrence. The ongoing push reflects a broader alliance recalibration to address urgent security needs amid the conflict.