President Zelenskyy fires Ukrainian air force commander after NATO-donated F-16 jet crashes and kills top fighter pilot
6 months, 2 weeks ago

President Zelenskyy fires Ukrainian air force commander after NATO-donated F-16 jet crashes and kills top fighter pilot

ABC  

The commander of Ukraine's air force has been sacked a day after the military reported one of its top fighter pilots died repelling a Russian missile attack. Ukraine's General Staff said Lieutenant General Anatoliy Kryvonozhka would temporarily perform the duties of air force commander. He and a fellow Ukrainian pilot, Andrii "Juice" Pilshchykov, made an early, public visit to the US in June 2022 to press politicians to send F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. What it means for Ukraine to receive Western jets Photo shows US Air Force F-16 fighter jets in the sky.

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Ukraine will ask allies to boost its air defenses at a meeting in Germany, says Zelenskyy
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine will ask allies to boost its air defenses at a meeting in Germany, says Zelenskyy

The Hindu  

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he will again call on allies to boost its air defenses at this week’s meeting in Germany, as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes over later this month with a vow to end the almost three-year war quickly. Mr. Zelenskyy said last week that Mr. Trump is “strong and unpredictable,” and those qualities can be a …

Ukraine: Zelenskyy fires air force commander after fatal F-16 crash
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine: Zelenskyy fires air force commander after fatal F-16 crash

Deccan Chronicle  

KYIV, Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fired the commander of the country’s air force Friday, four days after an F-16 warplane that Ukraine received from its Western partners crashed during a Russian bombardment and killed the pilot. Lt. Gen. Anatolii Kryvonozhko was appointed acting air force commander, the army's general staff said. Oleshchuk said on Telegram that “a detailed analysis" …

Ukrainian president Zelenskyy fires air force commander after fatal F-16 crash
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukrainian president Zelenskyy fires air force commander after fatal F-16 crash

NPR  

Ukrainian president Zelenskyy fires air force commander after fatal F-16 crash toggle caption Efrem Lukatsky/AP KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fired the commander of the country’s air force Friday, four days after an F-16 warplane that Ukraine received from its Western partners crashed during a Russian bombardment and killed the pilot. Lt. Gen. Anatolii Kryvonozhko was appointed acting …

Volodymyr Zelensky fires Ukrainian air force commander days after top pilot killed in F-16 crash
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Volodymyr Zelensky fires Ukrainian air force commander days after top pilot killed in F-16 crash

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 has dismissed the …

Ukrainian president fires air force commander after fatal F-16 crash
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukrainian president fires air force commander after fatal F-16 crash

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fired the commander of the country’s air force Friday, four days after an F-16 warplane that Ukraine received from its Western partners crashed during a Russian bombardment and killed the pilot. Lt. Gen. Anatolii Kryvonozhko was appointed acting air force commander, the army’s general staff said. Oleshchuk said on Telegram that “a detailed …

Ukraine’s Zelensky fires Air Force chief, days after fatal F-16 crash
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine’s Zelensky fires Air Force chief, days after fatal F-16 crash

CNN  

CNN — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky fired his Air Force commander Mykola Oleshchuk on Friday, a day after the Air Force announced one of Ukraine’s top pilots had died when a US-made F-16 fighter jet crashed. “I would probably say this is a rotation,” said Umerov in an interview with CNN’s Alex Marquardt on “The Situation Room.” “This is two …

Ukrainian president fires air force commander after fatal F-16 crash
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukrainian president fires air force commander after fatal F-16 crash

LA Times  

A Ukrainian air force F-16 fighter jet flies in an undisclosed location in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky fired the commander of the air force Friday, four days after an F-16 warplane that Ukraine received from its Western partners crashed during a Russian bombardment and killed the pilot. Lt. Gen. Anatolii Kryvonozhko was appointed acting air force commander, the army’s …

Ukraine says one of its Western-donated F-16 warplanes has crashed
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine says one of its Western-donated F-16 warplanes has crashed

NPR  

Ukraine says one of its Western-donated F-16 warplanes has crashed toggle caption Efrem Lukatsky/AP KYIV, Ukraine — One of the handful of F-16 warplanes that Ukraine has received from its Western partners to help fight Russia’s invasion has crashed, Ukraine’s Army General Staff said Thursday. Earlier Thursday, Russia conducted a heavy aerial attack on Ukraine for the third time in …

Ukraine says one of its Western-donated F-16 warplanes has crashed
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine says one of its Western-donated F-16 warplanes has crashed

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — One of the handful of F-16 warplanes that Ukraine has received from its Western partners to help fight Russia’s invasion has crashed, Ukraine’s Army General Staff said Thursday. The Ukrainian air force in a Facebook post identified the pilot as Col. Alexei “Moonfish” Mes, who “saved Ukrainians from deadly Russian missiles, unfortunately, at the cost of your …

Ukraine deploys US F-16 fighter jets
7 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 …

Why the delivery of the F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine is crucial amid the Russia war
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Why the delivery of the F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine is crucial amid the Russia war

Firstpost  

After a long wait, Ukraine finally has received the first batch of American F-16 fighter jets. Here’s how these planes could be advantageous to Kyiv in the battle Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy talks on the occasion of the Air Forces Day standing against the background of Ukraine's Air Force's F-16 fighter jets in an undisclosed location in Ukraine. Advanced, Western …

Ukraine's Zelenskyy shows off long-awaited F-16 fighter jets
7 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 …

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy displays newly arrived F-16 fighter jets to combat Russia in the air
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy displays newly arrived F-16 fighter jets to combat Russia in the air

Associated Press  

SOMEWHERE IN UKRAINE — Ukraine’s newly arrived F-16 fighter jets were put on display Sunday by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who said the planes will boost the country’s war effort against Russia. “It’s good that they are here and that we can put them to use.” Ukraine is also trying to get neighboring countries to help defend it against Russian missiles, …

Ukraine's Zelenskyy displays newly arrived F-16 fighter jets to combat Russia in the air
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine's Zelenskyy displays newly arrived F-16 fighter jets to combat Russia in the air

The Independent  

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How Ukraine’s new F-16 fighter jets will help the fight against Putin’s forces and Russia’s drone attacks
7 months, 2 weeks ago

How Ukraine’s new F-16 fighter jets will help the fight against Putin’s forces and Russia’s drone attacks

The Independent  

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Russia vows to shoot down Ukraine's F-16 fighter jets
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Russia vows to shoot down Ukraine's F-16 fighter jets

China Daily  

The Russian flag flies on the dome of the Kremlin Senate building behind Spasskaya Tower, in central Moscow, Russia, May 4, 2023. The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russian forces were prepared to shoot down Ukraine's first batch of F-16 jets and the weapons will not be a "panacea" for Kyiv's army, one day after officials from Lithuania and the …

Russia vows to shoot down Ukraine's F-16 fighter jets
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Russia vows to shoot down Ukraine's F-16 fighter jets

China Daily  

By REN QI in Moscow | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-08-02 09:53 The Russian flag flies on the dome of the Kremlin Senate building behind Spasskaya Tower, in central Moscow, Russia, May 4, 2023. The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russian forces were prepared to shoot down Ukraine's first batch of F-16 jets and the weapons will not be …

F-16 fighter jets have arrived in Ukraine – but what impact can they actually have?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

F-16 fighter jets have arrived in Ukraine – but what impact can they actually have?

The Independent  

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F-16 fighter jets land in Ukraine to bolster defence against Russia
7 months, 2 weeks ago

F-16 fighter jets land in Ukraine to bolster defence against Russia

Al Jazeera  

The F-16s have been on Ukraine’s wish list for a long time because of their destructive power and global availability. The first batch of long-awaited F-16 jets have arrived in Ukraine, Lithuania’s foreign minister and a United States official have said, an effort Kyiv has said will help rebuild its depleted air force. The West has moved haltingly towards providing …

Zelensky pleads for more F-16 fighter jets and air defences to protect Ukraine
8 months ago

Zelensky pleads for more F-16 fighter jets and air defences to protect Ukraine

The Independent  

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Ukraine says it shot down Russian strategic bomber after strike kills nine
11 months ago

Ukraine says it shot down Russian strategic bomber after strike kills nine

Al Jazeera  

Russian officials says the plane crashed over the southern Stavropol region due to a technical malfunction. Ukraine’s air force says it shot down a Russian strategic bomber with antiaircraft missiles for the first time since the war began in 2022. The warplane was downed in Russian airspace, 300km from Ukraine’s border, on Friday after it took part in a long-range …

Vladimir Putin says Russia will not attack NATO, but F-16 fighter jets will be shot down in Ukraine
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Vladimir Putin says Russia will not attack NATO, but F-16 fighter jets will be shot down in Ukraine

ABC  

In short: Speaking to Russian air force pilots on Wednesday, President Vladimir Putin said Moscow had no plans to attack a NATO state. Speaking to Russian air force pilots on Wednesday, President Vladimir Putin said Moscow had no plans to attack a NATO state. Mr Putin said if F-16 fighter jets are supplied to Ukraine, Russia "destroy" them and it …

Ukrainian President confirms he's thinking about dismissing the country's military chief
1 year, 1 month ago

Ukrainian President confirms he's thinking about dismissing the country's military chief

The Hindu  

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was weighing a possible dismissal of the country's top military officer, a prospect that has shocked the nation fighting Russia's invasion and worried Kyiv's Western allies. Asked whether he was considering the ouster of Gen. Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Mr. Zelensky told Italian RAI TV in an interview released late Sunday that he was thinking about …

Zelenskyy signals a shakeup of Ukraine’s military leadership is imminent at a critical point in war
1 year, 1 month ago

Zelenskyy signals a shakeup of Ukraine’s military leadership is imminent at a critical point in war

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is thinking about dismissing the country’s top military officer as part of a broader leadership shakeup, a possibility that has shocked the nation fighting a war to end Russia’s invasion and also worried Ukraine’s Western allies. Zelenskyy confirmed in an interview with Italian broadcaster RAI TV released late Sunday that he …

Zelensky signals shakeup of Ukraine’s military leadership is imminent
1 year, 1 month ago

Zelensky signals shakeup of Ukraine’s military leadership is imminent

LA Times  

In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, center, on Sunday visits Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region, the site of fierce battles with Russian troops. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he is thinking about dismissing the country’s top military officer as part of a broader leadership shakeup, a possibility that has shocked the nation fighting a …

Rumors that Ukraine’s top commander may be dismissed expose rifts in Ukraine top brass
1 year, 1 month ago

Rumors that Ukraine’s top commander may be dismissed expose rifts in Ukraine top brass

Associated Press  

Rifts within Ukraine’s top leadership have burst into the open following swirling rumors that the country’s top military chief will be dismissed amid reported tensions with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The rumors that Valerii Zaluzhnyi would be sacked were denied by Zelenskyy’s office and the Defense Ministry this week and the immensely popular top commander still retains his post. His departure …

Zelensky denies firing Ukraine army chief amid fresh signs of rift in top command
1 year, 1 month ago

Zelensky denies firing Ukraine army chief amid fresh signs of rift in top command

The Independent  

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'When Ukraine asked countries for help with planes, we had something else in mind... but it WILL help': Zelensky jokes about Yevgeny Prigozhin's jet crash death as he denies Kyiv involvement
1 year, 6 months ago

'When Ukraine asked countries for help with planes, we had something else in mind... but it WILL help': Zelensky jokes about Yevgeny Prigozhin's jet crash death as he denies Kyiv involvement

Daily Mail  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky today joked about feared Wagner warlord Yevgeny Prigozhin being apparently killed in a plane crash near Moscow while denying Kyiv's involvement. But Zelensky, who has lost thousands of troops to Prigozhin's ruthless Wagner forces, said the warlord's apparent death in the plane crash 'will help' Ukraine's war effort. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky today joked about feared …

Zelensky thanks Denmark for promising Ukraine F-16 jets to fight Russia
1 year, 6 months ago

Zelensky thanks Denmark for promising Ukraine F-16 jets to fight Russia

LA Times  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky greets lawmakers after his speech in the Danish parliament in Copenhagen on Monday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Danish lawmakers Monday for helping his country resist Russia’s invasion, a day after Denmark and the Netherlands announced that they would provide Kyiv with U.S.-made F-16 warplanes that could be delivered around the end of the year. “I …

Zelensky hails 'historic' decision to hand F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine
1 year, 7 months ago

Zelensky hails 'historic' decision to hand F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine

The Hindu  

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday hailed on a visit to the Netherlands a "historic" decision to supply F-16 fighter jets to strengthen Kyiv's Soviet-era air force. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said Moscow will regard Western F-16 fighter jets sent to Ukraine as a "nuclear" threat because of their capacity to carry atomic weapons. Mr. Zelensky was in …

Ukraine ‘sky shield getting stronger’ as allies supply coveted F-16s
1 year, 7 months ago

Ukraine ‘sky shield getting stronger’ as allies supply coveted F-16s

Al Jazeera  

President Zelenskyy’s announcement that European allies will provide high-end fighter jets comes during a visit to their capitals. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has welcomed a “historic” decision by the Netherlands and Denmark to provide US-made F-16 fighter jets for his country to counter Russia’s invasion. Ukraine’s sky shield is getting stronger.” Alexandre Vautravers, an analyst and the editor-in-chief of the …

Ukraine will get F-16 fighter jets from the Dutch and Danes after the US agrees to allow transfers
1 year, 7 months ago

Ukraine will get F-16 fighter jets from the Dutch and Danes after the US agrees to allow transfers

Associated Press  

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The United States has given its approval for the Netherlands and Denmark to deliver F-16s to Ukraine, officials in Washington and Europe said Friday, in a major gain for Kyiv, even though the fighter jets are unlikely to affect the war any time soon. U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan said U.S. Secretary of State Anthony …

Need for speed: F-16 pilot calls the fighter jets sought by Ukraine ‘easy to fly’
1 year, 8 months ago

Need for speed: F-16 pilot calls the fighter jets sought by Ukraine ‘easy to fly’

Associated Press  

LE BOURGET, France — F-16 fighter jets hurtle pilots through the sky at up to 2,000 kilometers per hour. Even so, it’s an experience Ukraine is seeking for its own pilots after getting U.S. approval to train and eventually receive the American-made jets to bolster its more than year-old fight against Russia. David “Spicy” Brown, an F-16 pilot, said training …

Zelenskyy hails Biden’s decision on F-16 jet training for Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

Zelenskyy hails Biden’s decision on F-16 jet training for Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Training Ukrainian pilots to fly US-made F-16 fighter jets will ‘greatly enhance our army in the sky’, President Zelenskyy said. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has welcomed United States President Joe Biden’s decision to support the training of Ukrainian pilots on US-made F-16 fighter jets, saying it would “greatly enhance our army in the sky”. Describing the plans to train Ukrainian …

Joe Biden endorses F-16 training for Ukrainians as Zelenskyy set to attend G7 summit
1 year, 10 months ago

Joe Biden endorses F-16 training for Ukrainians as Zelenskyy set to attend G7 summit

ABC  

President Joe Biden has told allies he was approving plans to train Ukrainian pilots on US-made F-16 fighter jets, according to those familiar with the matter, as leaders of the world's most powerful democracies worked to toughen punishments on Russia for its 15-month invasion of Ukraine. Key points: US President Joe Biden has approved the training of Ukrainian pilots on …

‘We can’t control the sky’, says Zelensky as he asks for fighter jets on U.K. visit
1 year, 10 months ago

‘We can’t control the sky’, says Zelensky as he asks for fighter jets on U.K. visit

The Hindu  

Following visits to Berlin and Paris on May 14, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in London on May 15 for talks with U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, as Kyiv attempts to adequately equip itself for a spring counter-offensive against Russia. Standing next to Mr. Sunak at the U.K. Prime Minister’s official country residence, Chequers, the Ukrainian President said, “Today we …

Military honors for Ukraine's Zelensky as he visits Germany
1 year, 10 months ago

Military honors for Ukraine's Zelensky as he visits Germany

Hindustan Times  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was welcomed with military honors Sunday by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz as he made his first visit to Germany since Russia invaded Ukraine. Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz, left, walks with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany. Announcing the new arms package, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said Berlin would help Ukraine for …

Zelenskyy denounces strikes on Orthodox Palm Sunday that killed 2; heaviest fighting continues in Bakhmut, Avdiivka
1 year, 11 months ago

Zelenskyy denounces strikes on Orthodox Palm Sunday that killed 2; heaviest fighting continues in Bakhmut, Avdiivka

India Today  

Ukraine experienced deadly air strikes carried out by Russian forces on Orthodox Palm Sunday. Ukraine's military reported Russian attacks and shelling throughout the front, with the heaviest fighting still focused on two cities in the eastern Donetsk region -- Bakhmut and Avdiivka. READ | 31 children back home in Ukraine from Russia amid war | Developments so far "This is …

Putin threatens 'response' if UK gives planes to Ukraine
2 years, 1 month ago

Putin threatens 'response' if UK gives planes to Ukraine

Daily Mail  

Vladimir Putin has threatened a 'response' involving 'military-political consequences' if the UK supplies planes to Ukraine in the fight against Russian forces. President Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrive to meet Ukrainian troops being trained to command Challenger 2 tanks at a military facility in Lulworth, Dorset Moscow has threatened a 'response' if the Government does supply planes. …

Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells UK ‘freedom will win,’ pushes for warplanes
2 years, 1 month ago

Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells UK ‘freedom will win,’ pushes for warplanes

Live Mint  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pushed for fighter jets to ensure his country's victory over Russia in a dramatic speech before the U.K. Parliament, where he also thanked the British people for their support since “Day One” of Moscow's invasion. "We must arm Ukraine in the short term, but we must bolster Ukraine for the long term.” Zelenskyy said Ukraine needs …

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls for fighter jets on Europe trip
2 years, 1 month ago

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls for fighter jets on Europe trip

Al Jazeera  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says ‘nothing is off the table’ after Ukrainian leader calls for allies to send fighter jets. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged the United Kingdom and other Western allies to send combat aircraft to ensure his country’s victory in the war with Russia as he began a tour of Europe. Give us wings to protect …

Ukraine eyes fighter jets after tanks: ‘This is what we want’
2 years, 1 month ago

Ukraine eyes fighter jets after tanks: ‘This is what we want’

Al Jazeera  

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says there is no chance of any fighter jets being sent to Ukraine despite renewed calls for high-end aircraft. “If we get them the advantages on the battlefield will be just immense … It’s not just F-16s, fourth-generation aircraft, this is what we want.” Ukraine’s air force has a fleet of ageing Soviet-era fighter jets that …

Zelensky tells Ukraine 'we must hold on, we must fight'
3 years ago

Zelensky tells Ukraine 'we must hold on, we must fight'

Daily Mail  

President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged Ukrainians to hold on and fight as he delivered his latest speech following a hospital visit to see wounded soldiers. Pictured: President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged Ukrainians to hold on and fight as he delivered his latest speech following a hospital visit to see wounded soldiers earlier today Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky visits an injured …

Zelenskyy: Western nations share ‘responsibility’ for casualties
3 years ago

Zelenskyy: Western nations share ‘responsibility’ for casualties

Al Jazeera  

The Ukrainian president is increasingly frustrated by what he sees as a lack of action to directly counter Russian aggression. “While Russians are to blame for the killings, responsibility is shared by those who for 13 days in their Western offices haven’t been able to approve an obviously necessary decision, who didn’t save our cities from these bombs and missiles …

Zelenskyy renews plea for no-fly zone over Ukraine as Russian rockets destroy civilian airport
3 years ago

Zelenskyy renews plea for no-fly zone over Ukraine as Russian rockets destroy civilian airport

Hindustan Times  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday sought an imposition of a no-fly zone over his country while informing the world about the destruction of a civilian airport by eight Russian rockets. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said eight Russian rockets destroyed Vinnytsia airport, located in the central part of the east-European country. In one of the posts, it tagged French President …

Ukraine crisis: Over 22 killed in air strikes in Chernihiv; President Zelensky seeks direct talks with Putin
3 years ago

Ukraine crisis: Over 22 killed in air strikes in Chernihiv; President Zelensky seeks direct talks with Putin

Firstpost  

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky called on the West on Thursday to increase military aid to Ukraine, saying Russia would advance on the rest of Europe otherwise At least 22 people were killed on Thursday in the wake of Russian air strikes in Ukraine’s Chernihiv region, the Ukrainian emergency services said in an online post. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky called on …

Volodymyr Zelenskyy's unlikely journey from comedy to Ukraine's wartime leader
3 years ago

Volodymyr Zelenskyy's unlikely journey from comedy to Ukraine's wartime leader

ABC  

When Volodymyr Zelenskyy was growing up in south-eastern Ukraine, his Jewish family spoke Russian and his father once forbade the younger Mr Zelenskyy from going abroad to study in Israel. Mr Zelenskyy's bold stance on Ukraine's sovereignty might not have been expected from a man whose biggest political liability for many years was the feeling that he was too apt …

Zelenskyy’s unlikely journey, from comedy to wartime leader
3 years ago

Zelenskyy’s unlikely journey, from comedy to wartime leader

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — When Volodymyr Zelenskyy was growing up in southeastern Ukraine, his Jewish family spoke Russian and his father once forbade the younger Zelenskyy from going abroad to study in Israel. Upon graduation, he found a new home in movie acting and comedy — rocketing in the 2010s to become one of Ukraine’s top entertainers with the TV series …

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