Ukraine confirms second Danish delivery of F-16s as Zelenskyy seeks support in Paris
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Ukraine confirms second Danish delivery of F-16s as Zelenskyy seeks support in Paris

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Denmark has delivered a second batch of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday as he traveled to Paris to meet with top politicians and dignitaries. “If all partners were so determined, we would have been able to make Russian terror impossible.” The announcement comes as Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region marks a day of mourning for 10 people killed in a Russian attack on Friday. And only through strength can real peace be established.” Zelenskyy is due to meet other world leaders Saturday, including French President Emmanuel Macron, at an event in Paris celebrating the renovation of Notre Dame Cathedral after a devastating fire in 2019.

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Zelenskyy discusses security guarantees for Ukraine with Nato, European leaders
5 days, 5 hours ago

Zelenskyy discusses security guarantees for Ukraine with Nato, European leaders

India Today  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte and other European leaders on Wednesday, aiming to get immediate help to bolster Kyiv's war effort and discuss longer-term security guarantees. Zelenskyy told reporters that Wednesday's talks in Brussels, and a discussion with the European Union's 27 national leaders the following day, were "a very good opportunity to …

The one battle President Zelensky looks set to win
6 days, 11 hours ago

The one battle President Zelensky looks set to win

The Independent  

Not so very long ago, Vladimir Putin, the would-be reincarnation of Joseph Stalin, had some cause for satisfaction. True, his ill-fated “special military operation” in Ukraine had spectacularly failed in its initial stated aim of subsuming the country into a Greater Russia, resistance supposedly crumbling in days, with Volodymyr Zelensky skulking off into exile. Most concerning for President Putin, President-elect …

Russia Ukraine war latest: Zelensky welcomes diplomatic end to Putin’s war and hints at role for foreign troops
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2 weeks ago

Russia Ukraine war latest: Zelensky welcomes diplomatic end to Putin’s war and hints at role for foreign troops

The Independent  

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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy praises Trump as leader feared by Putin
2 weeks ago

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy praises Trump as leader feared by Putin

Al Jazeera  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has praised Donald Trump as one of the only leaders feared by Russian President Vladimir Putin while calling on the international community to come together to end the war in Ukraine. Speaking after meeting with Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris over the weekend, Zelenskyy said that the talks had been “very productive”, and …

Zelensky open to idea of Western troops in Ukraine
2 weeks ago

Zelensky open to idea of Western troops in Ukraine

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Volodymyr Zelensky has said …

Zelenskyy open to Western troops providing security for end to war in Ukraine
2 weeks ago

Zelenskyy open to Western troops providing security for end to war in Ukraine

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday that he’s open to the potential deployment of Western troops in Ukraine to guarantee the country’s security as part of a broad effort to end the almost three-year war with Russia. But Zelenskyy said Monday that he would approach outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden about Ukraine’s possible NATO membership because he’s …

After meeting with Zelenskyy, Trump calls for immediate ceasefire: Here's how Moscow, Kyiv reacted
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

After meeting with Zelenskyy, Trump calls for immediate ceasefire: Here's how Moscow, Kyiv reacted

Firstpost  

Ukraine and Russia responded to Trump’s comments by clarifying their own pre-requisites for agreeing to a ceasefire. While Kyiv wants certain guarantees, Moscow wants demands, including claim to territories it has occupied so far, fulfilled Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump leaving their meeting at the Élysée presidential palace in Paris on 7 December 2024. AFP US President-elect Donald …

Trump says Zelensky is ready for 'deal' with Russia
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump says Zelensky is ready for 'deal' with Russia

Raw Story  

French President Emmanuel Macron hosted three-way talks with Zelensky and Trump at the Elysee Palace on Saturday, as fears grow in Kyiv about the position of the incoming US administration. "It seems like the world is going a little crazy right now and we will be talking about that," Trump told reporters as he prepared to sit down for the …

Trump Meets French President Macron, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy In Paris
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump Meets French President Macron, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy In Paris

ABP News  

French President Emmanuel Macron held a trilateral meeting with US President-elect Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, brought together for the ceremonial reopening of Norte-Dame Cathedral. Zelenskyy and European leaders have been concerned that Trump, who takes office next month, could withdraw US military aid to Ukraine at a crucial point in Kyiv's fight with Russia. When Trump arrived …

Zelenskyy reiterates Kyiv's stance of ensuring 'just peace' in Ukraine war as he meets Trump, Macron
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Zelenskyy reiterates Kyiv's stance of ensuring 'just peace' in Ukraine war as he meets Trump, Macron

Firstpost  

While participating in a trilateral meeting with US President-elect Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reiterated that any settlement in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war will have to ensure just peace In a meeting with US President-elect Donald Trump, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that any settlement with Russia after its invasion had to be “just”. …

Trump calls Russia-Ukraine war 'madness', says China can help broker peace
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Trump calls Russia-Ukraine war 'madness', says China can help broker peace

India Today  

US President-elect Donald Trump has urged an immediate ceasefire and negotiations to end the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, calling the war "madness". Trump also suggested that China could play a pivotal role in brokering peace, while urging Russian President Vladimir Putin to seize the moment for action. "Zelenskyy and Ukraine would like to make a deal and stop …

Trump’s Notre-Dame showing will be judged by his art of the deal on Ukraine
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Trump’s Notre-Dame showing will be judged by his art of the deal on Ukraine

The Independent  

In a generous tribute posted on his very own Truth Social page, Donald Trump declared that Emmanuel Macron had “done a wonderful job ensuring that Notre-Dame has been restored to its full level of glory, and even more so. It will be a very special day for all!” A “special day” to be sure; the president-elect’s attendance at the ceremonies …

Zelensky’s latest Ukraine-Russia war plan is a ‘major concession’ to Putin, says former UK ambassador
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Zelensky’s latest Ukraine-Russia war plan is a ‘major concession’ to Putin, says former UK ambassador

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Volodymyr Zelensky’s suggestion that Ukraine …

If the war in Ukraine ends in a deal, it must be struck by Zelensky from a position of strength
3 weeks, 2 days ago

If the war in Ukraine ends in a deal, it must be struck by Zelensky from a position of strength

The Independent  

Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine, has suggested he would temporarily cede Ukrainian territory to Russia in exchange for joining Nato. He implied that he would worry about recovering the eastern provinces and Crimea later: “And then on the occupied territory of Ukraine, Ukraine can get them back in a diplomatic way.” Mr Zelensky understands two ways in which the …

Zelenskyy hints at ceasefire deal with Russia in exchange for 'NATO umbrella' over unoccupied territories
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Zelenskyy hints at ceasefire deal with Russia in exchange for 'NATO umbrella' over unoccupied territories

Firstpost  

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy suggested that unoccupied territories of Ukraine should be under the Nato umbrella in order to end the ‘host stage’ war against Russia. For the first time since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war, the Ukrainian leader hinted at a ceasefire deal that would include Russian control over conquered territories Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy suggested that the …

Macron reaffirms support for Ukraine, condemns Russian attacks in call with Zelenskyy
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Macron reaffirms support for Ukraine, condemns Russian attacks in call with Zelenskyy

Firstpost  

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday reaffirmed his support for Ukraine and condemned the intensifying Russian attacks in a phone call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, according to a report French President Emmanuel Macron shakes hands with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as he arrives for a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, on October 10, 2024. Reuters File French …

Zelenskyy says Ukraine war will end ‘sooner’ with Trump in office
1 month, 1 week ago

Zelenskyy says Ukraine war will end ‘sooner’ with Trump in office

The Hindu  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that Russia’s war against his country will “end sooner” than it otherwise would have done once Donald Trump becomes U.S. president next year. Mr. Zelensky said he had a “constructive exchange” with Mr. Trump during their telephone conversation after his victory in the U.S. presidential election. Throughout the election campaign, Mr. Trump criticised the …

Could Zelensky really go nuclear and build a ‘dirty bomb’ if Trump ends US support of Ukraine?
1 month, 1 week ago

Could Zelensky really go nuclear and build a ‘dirty bomb’ if Trump ends US support of Ukraine?

The Independent  

Two years ago, as the Russian army was retreating back from northeast Ukraine, there were serious worries that Vladimir Putin would use tactical nuclear weapons to block the Ukrainian advance. An influential think tank there has advised president Volodymyr Zelensky to use the fuel rods from Ukraine’s nuclear energy reactors to make either a Nagasaki-type Bomb or a “dirty bomb” …

Donald Trump calls Vladimir Putin ahead of meeting with Biden where foreign policy will be on the agenda
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1 month, 1 week ago

Donald Trump calls Vladimir Putin ahead of meeting with Biden where foreign policy will be on the agenda

ABC  

President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly spoken to Vladimir Putin about Russia's war in Ukraine, urging the Kremlin not to escalate the conflict. On Sunday local time, White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said in an interview on CBS that the Biden administration would use the next 70 days to convince Trump to stick by Ukraine as it defends itself …

Russia open to hearing Trump’s proposals for ending the war, an official says
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Russia open to hearing Trump’s proposals for ending the war, an official says

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Russia is open to hearing President-elect Donald Trump’s proposals on ending the war, an official said, as a Russian drone killed one person and wounded 13 in the Ukrainian port city of Odesa and the European Union foreign policy chief held talks in Kyiv after the change in U.S. leadership. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said …

Trump Claims Ukraine’s Zelenskyy ‘Should Never Have Let’ Putin Invade His Country
2 months ago

Trump Claims Ukraine’s Zelenskyy ‘Should Never Have Let’ Putin Invade His Country

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Former President Donald Trump said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy should have never allowed Russia to invade his country while adding that President Joe Biden bears responsibility for the conflict breaking out during an interview with the “PBD Podcast” released Thursday. He instigated that war.” After lying that Zelenskyy started Ukraine's war with Russia, Trump says he "largely …

Ukraine’s Zelensky city-hops across Europe, promoting ‘victory plan’ to allies
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine’s Zelensky city-hops across Europe, promoting ‘victory plan’ to allies

LA Times  

French President Emmanuel Macron, left, greets his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, before a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Thursday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was city-hopping across Europe on Thursday to promote a “victory plan” that he said “aims to create the right conditions for a just end to the war” against Russia, detailing the proposals to European …

Zelenskyy to seek more war support from a dozen countries in southeast Europe
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Zelenskyy to seek more war support from a dozen countries in southeast Europe

The Independent  

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets Donald Trump for first time since Russia's invasion of Ukraine
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets Donald Trump for first time since Russia's invasion of Ukraine

ABC  

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented his war "victory plan" to Donald Trump during a closed-door meeting, after the Republican presidential candidate said he would work with both Ukraine and Russia to end their conflict. Mr Zelenskyy said he was talking with both Trump and his Democratic rival in the November 5 election, Vice-President Kamala Harris, because Ukraine needed strong US …

Trump Plays Nice With Zelenskyy After Turning On Him Earlier In Week
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump Plays Nice With Zelenskyy After Turning On Him Earlier In Week

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING On Wednesday, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of saying “nasty” things about him and criticized him for not reaching a deal with Russia’s Vladimir Putin to end the invasion of Zelenskyy’s country. But Friday, both men were, if not all smiles, at least only somewhat visibly awkward as they tried to paper …

Trump touts strong relationships with Zelensky – and Putin – in awkward exchange
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump touts strong relationships with Zelensky – and Putin – in awkward exchange

The Independent  

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Donald Trump downplays tensions with Zelenskyy, vows to end Russia-Ukraine war
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump downplays tensions with Zelenskyy, vows to end Russia-Ukraine war

Hindustan Times  

Former President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Friday to discuss plans to resolve the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine in New York. Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump meets with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Trump Tower, Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, in New York. He said President Trump did nothing wrong.” Zelenskyy detailed his peace …

Trump And Zelenskyy Meet Amid Rising Questions Over U.S. Support For Ukraine
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump And Zelenskyy Meet Amid Rising Questions Over U.S. Support For Ukraine

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING NEW YORK — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met face-to-face with Donald Trump Friday with public tensions rising between the two over Ukraine’s defense against Russia’s invasion. After arriving together at a conference room on Friday, Trump said “the fact that we’re even together today is a very good sign.” The meeting came at a critical time in …

Trump and Zelensky meet after Trump disparages U.S. support for Ukraine against Russia’s invasion
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump and Zelensky meet after Trump disparages U.S. support for Ukraine against Russia’s invasion

LA Times  

Former President Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Trump Tower in New York on Friday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met face-to-face with Donald Trump on Friday days after the former president and current Republican nominee condemned U.S. support for Ukraine‘s defense against Russia’s invasion. He said, ‘President Trump did absolutely nothing wrong.’ He said it loud and clear.” …

Republicans have a message for Zelenskyy: Stay out of US politics
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Republicans have a message for Zelenskyy: Stay out of US politics

Politico  

Republicans are a key constituency for Zelenskyy to satisfy as the escalated conflict with Russia drags on into its second year with no end in sight. “I just think it’s a mistake for any foreign leader to get involved in our domestic politics, and Ukraine needs all the friends it can get — so I think it was an unforced …

Lithuania's Landsbergis on Trump, Zelenskiy Meeting
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Lithuania's Landsbergis on Trump, Zelenskiy Meeting

Bloomberg  

00:00 AFFAIRS WHO IS HERE IN WASHINGTON AFTER SPENDING TIME IN THE FOREIGN ASSEMBLY OF THE UNITED NATIONS. WHEN IT COMES TO THE CONTENT OF THE DEBATE, THE SUBSTANCE OF IT, I THINK THAT IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO -- I MEAN, IT WOULD BE VERY DIFFICULT TO ADMIT THAT EITHER SIDE WOULD LIKE TO SEE UKRAINE LOSING. THAT MEANS IN …

Zelensky in US to explain war plan to Biden, Harris, Trump
3 months ago

Zelensky in US to explain war plan to Biden, Harris, Trump

Hindustan Times  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday arrived in the United States for a crucial visit to present Kyiv's plan to end two and a half years of war with Russia. Zelensky in US to explain war plan to Biden, Harris, Trump Zelensky will present his proposals which he calls a "victory plan" to President Joe Biden, as well as presidential …

Zelenskyy to meet Biden, Harris as Ukraine pushes US to loosen restrictions on long-range weapons
3 months ago

Zelenskyy to meet Biden, Harris as Ukraine pushes US to loosen restrictions on long-range weapons

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will travel to Washington next Thursday for talks with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris as he presses for the U.S. to allow Ukraine to use Western-provided weapons to strike deeper into Russia. “I’m looking forward to hosting my friend President Zelenskyy of Ukraine next week at the White House,” Biden said …

The targets Zelensky could destroy... if US and UK allow him to use missiles INSIDE Russia: Air bases, artillery units, plus nuclear power plants and nuke stockpiles - could be obliterated in nightmar
3 months, 1 week ago

The targets Zelensky could destroy... if US and UK allow him to use missiles INSIDE Russia: Air bases, artillery units, plus nuclear power plants and nuke stockpiles - could be obliterated in nightmar

Daily Mail  

US and British foreign ministers met President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv yesterday in what could prove a key moment with the war between Russia and Ukraine now at a critical juncture. If Ukraine's Western allies lift the ban, Kyiv's soldiers will soon be able to strike Russian military assets as deep as 300km inside Russia with the likes of the …

Ukraine’s Zelensky says Russia incursion is part of victory plan he intends to show Biden
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine’s Zelensky says Russia incursion is part of victory plan he intends to show Biden

CNN  

CNN — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the incursion into Russia’s Kursk region was the first part of Kyiv’s victory plan, which he intends to present to US President Joe Biden in September. While light on details, Zelensky said the four-stage plan began with the cross-border incursion into Kursk, which he said “is already done.” “Second direction is Ukraine’s strategic …

In Ukraine, PM Modi urges Zelenskyy to sit down for talks with Russia
4 months ago

In Ukraine, PM Modi urges Zelenskyy to sit down for talks with Russia

Hindustan Times  

India's Narendra Modi urged President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday to sit down for talks with Russia to end the war in Ukraine and offered to act as a friend to help bring peace as the two leaders met in wartime Kyiv. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Kyiv, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. …

Putin’s greatest fear is coming true with the Ukraine incursion – and he’s panicking
4 months, 1 week ago

Putin’s greatest fear is coming true with the Ukraine incursion – and he’s panicking

The Independent  

Throughout its war with Russia, Ukraine has shown a remarkable capacity to take its much bigger invader by surprise. It came as Western military commentators seemed to agree that Vladimir Putin was winning a brutal war of attrition against his smaller neighbour, maybe forcing Ukraine to accept his demands in the coming months. There are some fears that a humiliated …

Ukraine deploys US F-16 fighter jets
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine deploys US F-16 fighter jets

China Daily  

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks to the media in a front of an F-16 fighting aircraft in an undisclosed location, Ukraine August 4, 2024. Ukrainian pilots have started flying F-16s within the country, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday, confirming the long-awaited arrival of the US-made fighter jets more than 29 months after Russia started its special military operation. Ukraine …

Ukraine's Zelenskyy shows off long-awaited F-16 fighter jets
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine's Zelenskyy shows off long-awaited F-16 fighter jets

ABC  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has displayed the nation's newly-acquired F-16 fighter jets, with hopes the planes will boost Ukraine's war effort against Russia. What it means for Ukraine to receive Western jets Photo shows US Air Force F-16 fighter jets in the sky. The US finally opens pathways for Ukraine to receive F-16 fighter jets, but they are unlikely to …

Trump says he had 'very good phone call' with Zelenskyy: 'I, as your next US President, will bring peace…'
5 months ago

Trump says he had 'very good phone call' with Zelenskyy: 'I, as your next US President, will bring peace…'

India TV News  

Former US President Donald Trump said that he had a “very good phone call” with Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday in which the latter congratulated him on his nomination for the presidential candidate in the US election this year. Trump went on to add that he “as your next President of the United States”, will bring “peace to the world”, and …

First F-16s finally head to Ukraine: Will they change the course of the war against Russia?
5 months, 1 week ago

First F-16s finally head to Ukraine: Will they change the course of the war against Russia?

Firstpost  

Nato allies have transferred the first batch of US-built F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine after much delay with Dutch and Danish leaders saying they will be operational in the skies this summer. At the Nato summit being held in Washington, US President Joe Biden said, “We can — and will — defend every inch of Nato territory and we’ll do …

NATO allies begin transfer of F-16s to Ukraine as leaders meet in US
5 months, 2 weeks ago

NATO allies begin transfer of F-16s to Ukraine as leaders meet in US

Al Jazeera  

Transfer of fighter jets aims to help Kyiv ‘effectively defend itself’ against Russia’s invasion, top US diplomat says. I am confident that they will assist us in better protecting Ukrainians from brutal Russian attacks, such as this week’s strike on the Okhmatdyt children’s hospital in Kyiv.” NATO members have announced the delivery of five additional Patriot and other strategic air …

Zelenskyy dodges the question on everyone’s mind
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Zelenskyy dodges the question on everyone’s mind

Politico  

“I hope that if the people of America will elect President Trump, I hope that his policy with Ukraine will not change,” he told Fox anchor Bret Baier, who was moderating the conversation. The response likely obscures significant concern — within the Ukrainian government and among its supporters — about the possible return of Trump, who has sought closer relations …

Netherlands secures permit to send F-16s to Ukraine; Zelenskyy thanks Rutte and Schoof
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Netherlands secures permit to send F-16s to Ukraine; Zelenskyy thanks Rutte and Schoof

NL Times  

The Netherlands has obtained the necessary permits to export Dutch F-16s to Ukraine, the Ministry of Defense informed parliament on Monday. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked both former Prime Minister Mark Rutte and new Prime Minister Dick Schoof on social media. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked Rutte and the Netherlands for their efforts in helping Ukraine defend itself against Russia on …

Zelensky to Europe: A Russian victory in Ukraine would lead to the unthinkable
6 months, 1 week ago

Zelensky to Europe: A Russian victory in Ukraine would lead to the unthinkable

LA Times  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks in Berlin this week at a conference to gather support for Ukraine’s recovery from the destruction wreaked by Russia’s invasion. The AfD’s national leaders — noting Zelensky’s attendance this week at Berlin conference focused on reconstruction and other assistance for Ukraine — derided him as a “begging president.” The BSW, meanwhile, accused him of abetting …

Ukraine gets more military aid from Europe but Putin warns of consequences if Russian soil is hit
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine gets more military aid from Europe but Putin warns of consequences if Russian soil is hit

The Hindu  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy received a second $1 billion promise of military aid in as many days on May 28 during a whirlwind tour of three European Union countries, while President Vladimir Putin warned that hitting Russian soil with Western-supplied weapons could set the war on a dangerous new path. He later traveled to Portugal, where he said it was …

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy is expected in Normandy for commemorations of 80 years since D-Day, Macron says
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy is expected in Normandy for commemorations of 80 years since D-Day, Macron says

Associated Press  

MESEBERG, Germany — French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday he will greet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy along with other world leaders in Normandy for the 80th anniversary commemorations of D-Day. President Joe Biden is also scheduled to attend this year’s commemorations of the landings that led to the liberation of France and Europe from Nazi Germany’s occupation. Macron said during …

Ukraine's Zelensky invites Donald Trump: Come see a ‘real war’
10 months ago

Ukraine's Zelensky invites Donald Trump: Come see a ‘real war’

Hindustan Times  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky invited Donald Trump to travel with him to the frontlines of Russia’s full-scale invasion of his country so that the former US leader can experience “real war.” Russia-Ukraine War: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Zelensky said during a live interview on stage that it’s important to maintain ties to US officials from both sides of the political …

Ukraine's Zelensky signing security agreements with Germany, France as Kyiv shores up support
10 months, 1 week ago

Ukraine's Zelensky signing security agreements with Germany, France as Kyiv shores up support

The Hindu  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a bilateral security agreement with Germany and planned to sign another with France on Friday, securing a strong signal of long-term backing as Kyiv works to shore up Western support nearly two years after Russia launched its full-scale war. Mr. Zelensky met in Berlin with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who said Berlin was providing another …

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