Starmer says Zelensky is no dictator after calling Ukrainian leader in Trump rebuke
1 month ago

Starmer says Zelensky is no dictator after calling Ukrainian leader in Trump rebuke

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sir Keir Starmer has backed Volodymyr Zelensky as “Ukraine’s democratically elected leader” after Donald Trump claimed he was a dictator and called for Ukraine to hold elections. A Downing Street spokesperson said the prime minister had called Mr Zelensky on Wednesday evening and said it was “perfectly reasonable to suspend elections during wartime as the UK did during World War Two”. “The prime minister expressed his support for President Zelensky as Ukraine’s democratically elected leader and said that it was perfectly reasonable to suspend elections during wartime as the UK did during World War Two.” The call between the two European leaders comes as the prime minister prepares to head to Washington next week for his first meeting with Mr Trump since his inauguration in January. While Downing Street said Sir Keir had “reiterated his support for the US-led efforts to get a lasting peace in Ukraine” during Wednesday evening’s phone call, Mr Trump’s recent remarks - alongside plans to impose tariffs on UK exports - have put the UK on a collision course with the new US administration.

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Zelensky claims Putin 'influences' White House policy with propaganda and says US officials 'take him at his word' - as peace talks between Russia and Trump administration begin
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2 days, 8 hours ago

Zelensky claims Putin 'influences' White House policy with propaganda and says US officials 'take him at his word' - as peace talks between Russia and Trump administration begin

Daily Mail  

Russia has been 'influencing' White House policy with propaganda about the Ukraine war, Volodymyr Zelensky claimed last night. In an interview released as peace talks began, the Ukrainian president pointed to a 'pattern' of high-level officials in Donald Trump's administration taking Vladimir Putin at his word – including claims that Kyiv did not want the war to end. Russia has …

Zelensky denies ‘pressure’ on Russia concessions as Trump lauds ‘very good’ call with Ukraine president
1 week ago

Zelensky denies ‘pressure’ on Russia concessions as Trump lauds ‘very good’ call with Ukraine president

Hindustan Times  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday that he was “not under any pressure” from US President Donald Trump to make concessions to Russia during discussions on ending the Russian invasion. That's a fact," Volodymyr Zelensky told journalists after speaking with Donald Trump, who shared details of his conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin this week. Trump-Zelensky phone call Trump …

Day After Trump-Putin Call, Ukraine's Zelensky Dials US President
Top News
1 week ago

Day After Trump-Putin Call, Ukraine's Zelensky Dials US President

ABP News  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday held a telephone call with Donald Trump to discuss the details of the US President's conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. "The president of Ukraine is having a conversation by telephone with US President Donald Trump," Zelensky's spokesman Sergiy Nykyforov said, according to news agency AFP. Speaking after the conversation, US President Donald Trump …

Ukrainian leader Zelenskyy to speak with Trump after U.S. President’s ceasefire talks with Putin
Top News
1 week ago

Ukrainian leader Zelenskyy to speak with Trump after U.S. President’s ceasefire talks with Putin

The Hindu  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that he plans to speak with U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday to hear more about his call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. “We will discuss the details of the next steps with him.” Mr. Zelenskyy said that Mr. Putin’s agreement to stop striking energy infrastructure were “very much at odds with reality” following a …

Zelensky to dial Donald Trump after US President’s call with Putin, warns against concessions to Moscow
1 week ago

Zelensky to dial Donald Trump after US President’s call with Putin, warns against concessions to Moscow

Live Mint  

After Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on Tuesday to temporarily halt attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced he would speak with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, March 19. Trump and Putin's two-hour call While declining a 30-day ceasefire, Vladimir Putin told Trump that Russia would temporarily halt strikes on critical infrastructure. Earlier, Putin told Trump …

Zelenskyy To Speak With US President After Trump's Ceasefire Talks With Putin
1 week ago

Zelenskyy To Speak With US President After Trump's Ceasefire Talks With Putin

ABP News  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday that he plans to speak with the US President Donald Trump today so that he could hear more about his call with the Russian leader Vladimir Putin. According to AP, Zelenskyy said at a news conference in Helsinki with Finnish President Alexander Stubb that he will contact President Trump today. He also criticised …

Ukraine's Zelensky accuses Russia of rejecting ceasefire after Vladimir Putin-Donald Trump 90-minute phone call
Top News
1 week, 1 day ago

Ukraine's Zelensky accuses Russia of rejecting ceasefire after Vladimir Putin-Donald Trump 90-minute phone call

Hindustan Times  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday accused Russia of "effectively rejecting" US-backed ceasefire proposals after fresh strikes targeted civilian infrastructure. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky who had previously accepted a full ceasefire proposal during talks in Saudi Arabia, criticised Russia’s reluctance to commit to an agreement. During a 90-minute call with US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to …

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy ready to halt attacks on energy sites after Trump call
1 week, 1 day ago

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy ready to halt attacks on energy sites after Trump call

Al Jazeera  

Trump tells Zelenskyy that the US could take ownership of Ukrainian power plants to protect their security. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine is ready to support a US proposal to pause attacks on energy targets following a “positive” phone call with US President Donald Trump, a day after the Russian president also accepted the US plan. The purpose of the …

Zelenskyy and Trump speak after Trump's call with Putin
1 week, 1 day ago

Zelenskyy and Trump speak after Trump's call with Putin

NPR  

Zelenskyy and Trump speak after Trump's call with Putin toggle caption Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/AFP via Getty Images Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with President Trump on Wednesday, following Trump's call on Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin. A statement by national security adviser Mike Waltz and Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the conversation as "fantastic" and said Trump "fully briefed" …

After Putin, Trump speaks to Zelenskyy: Calls aimed to align Russia, Ukraine needs
1 week, 1 day ago

After Putin, Trump speaks to Zelenskyy: Calls aimed to align Russia, Ukraine needs

India Today  

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held an hour-long conversation on Wednesday morning, following Trump's discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday. Much of the discussion was based on the call made yesterday with President Putin in order to align both Russia and Ukraine in terms of their requests and needs.” Just completed a very good …

Zelensky: The perils of personal charisma
1 week, 1 day ago

Zelensky: The perils of personal charisma

Hindustan Times  

Leadership communication is a high-stakes game where miscalculations can turn into global embarrassment. The recent Oval Office showdown between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and United States President Donald Trump exemplifies what happens when a leader misreads power dynamics, fails to adapt, and allows personal branding to overshadow strategic diplomacy. The meeting spiralled into an awkward spectacle, with some arguing that …

Trump asks Putin to ‘spare’ Ukrainians, Zelensky slams Russian president of ‘sabotaging diplomatic efforts’
1 week, 5 days ago

Trump asks Putin to ‘spare’ Ukrainians, Zelensky slams Russian president of ‘sabotaging diplomatic efforts’

Live Mint  

Russian President Vladimir Putin called on Friday for beleaguered Ukrainian troops in the Russian region of Kursk to “surrender” as Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky accused the Russian leader of seeking to sabotage a ceasefire initiative. On Friday, Zelensky accused Vladimir Putin of undermining diplomatic efforts to achieve peace in Ukraine, criticizing the Russian leader's reaction to a US-Ukrainian proposal for …

Beyond Zelenskyy: In the era of Trumpism, Ukraine should find a safe escape
1 week, 6 days ago

Beyond Zelenskyy: In the era of Trumpism, Ukraine should find a safe escape

Firstpost  

If Russia agrees to a settlement with Ukraine, even if the latter loses 20 per cent of its territory, Ukraine should consider itself lucky—with or without Zelenskyy at the helm When I began writing this piece on March 1, it was intended as a commentary on the very public, live-televised humiliation of Volodymyr Zelenskyy by Donald Trump and his understudy, …

Beyond Zelenskyy: In the era of Trumpism, Ukraine should find a safe escape
1 week, 6 days ago

Beyond Zelenskyy: In the era of Trumpism, Ukraine should find a safe escape

Firstpost  

If Russia agrees to a settlement with Ukraine, even if the latter loses 20 per cent of its territory, Ukraine should consider itself lucky—with or without Zelenskyy at the helm The question remains: will Volodymyr Zelenskyy survive as president of Ukraine? First, on March 11, Donald Trump completed 50 days in his second inning of ‘Trumpism’—a period in which he …

Putin is too SCARED to tell Trump he wants to 'continue with war and keep killing Ukrainians', Zelensky says as world waits for Russia's to make call on 30-day ceasefire deal
1 week, 6 days ago

Putin is too SCARED to tell Trump he wants to 'continue with war and keep killing Ukrainians', Zelensky says as world waits for Russia's to make call on 30-day ceasefire deal

Daily Mail  

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russian despot Vladimir Putin of being 'afraid' of telling US president Donald Trump that he wants to continue his invasion. Putin this afternoon said that while Russia backed the US proposal for a Ukraine ceasefire, it had 'serious questions' that he needed to discuss with the United States, possibly directly with President Donald Trump. …

Is Zelensky a disliked dictator or a popular hero?
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Is Zelensky a disliked dictator or a popular hero?

The Economist  

D onald Trump delivered such a dressing-down to Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office at the end of last month that some thought the relationship would never recover. Like Canada’s Mark Carney, Mr Zelensky is finding that being attacked by Mr Trump is great for one’s ratings. More than seven in ten Ukrainians now say they approve of Mr Zelensky’s …

Trump invites Zelensky back to White House after agreeing to 'total ceasefire' as he reveals Putin talks and vows to get the war 'over with'
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump invites Zelensky back to White House after agreeing to 'total ceasefire' as he reveals Putin talks and vows to get the war 'over with'

Daily Mail  

US president Donald Trump has invited Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky back to the White House, weeks after their Oval Office bust-up, after the wartime leader said he was open to a total, but temporary, ceasefire. When asked by reporters whether Zelensky was welcome back at the White House, Donald Trump tonight said: 'Sure, absolutely' Volodymyr Zelensky is welcomed by Deputy …

Europe-NATO Respond to Trump — Not Just in Words but Also in Deeds
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Europe-NATO Respond to Trump — Not Just in Words but Also in Deeds

The Quint  

Since the infamous shouting match between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the latter has been scrambling to try and repair what looked initially like a near-total breakdown in the relationship between the US and Ukraine. Zelensky, urged by European leaders, including British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, and NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, has tried to …

Zelensky vows to 'work constructively' with Trump for a 'fast' peace and reveals he will fly to Saudi Arabia next week where there will be US-Ukraine peace talks following White House showdown
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Zelensky vows to 'work constructively' with Trump for a 'fast' peace and reveals he will fly to Saudi Arabia next week where there will be US-Ukraine peace talks following White House showdown

Daily Mail  

Ukraine will hold peace talks with the US next week, President Zelensky has said - as he vowed to work 'constructively' with Donald Trump. President Zelensky insisted his country is hoping to secure a 'fast' and 'lasting' peace deal following his blistering row with Trump at the White House last week. The Ukrainian leader said he will work 'constructively' with …

Ukraine's envoy to UK - tipped as successor to Zelensky - accuses Trump of 'destroying the world order'
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Ukraine's envoy to UK - tipped as successor to Zelensky - accuses Trump of 'destroying the world order'

Daily Mail  

Ukraine's ambassador to the UK has accused Donald Trump of 'destroying' the world order by making concessions to Russia. Valerii Zaluzhnyi told a conference at the Chatham House think tank that recent steps by Washington towards Moscow were 'a huge challenge'. The comments came as Mr Zelensky desperately tries to repair relations with Mr Trump after their extraordinary White House …

Trump planning endgame for Zelenskyy? His team holds ‘secret’ talks with Ukrainian leader’s rivals
3 weeks ago

Trump planning endgame for Zelenskyy? His team holds ‘secret’ talks with Ukrainian leader’s rivals

Firstpost  

The conversations revolved around the feasibility of Ukraine conducting swift presidential elections. Currently postponed under the country’s constitution due to ongoing martial law, the elections face opposition from critics who argue they could be disorderly and benefit Russia A week after the ugly exchange of words between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office, at least four officials …

After Trump’s fiery row with Zelenskyy, Russia heaps praise on US leader
3 weeks ago

After Trump’s fiery row with Zelenskyy, Russia heaps praise on US leader

Al Jazeera  

Meanwhile, Europeans are considering how to replace the US with raised defence commitments to Ukraine, boots on the ground and a shared nuclear deterrent. But I also don’t want my son to go and fight in five years.” Trump’s administration ‘clearly sides with Russia’ “There is no longer any pretence that the administration clearly sides with Russia,” said retired US …

Zelenskyy's chief of staff, US NSA Waltz hold phone call, agree to further talks
3 weeks ago

Zelenskyy's chief of staff, US NSA Waltz hold phone call, agree to further talks

Firstpost  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s chief of staff on Wednesday said that Ukraine and the US have agreed to hold further talks after a call with US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz President Donald Trump meets with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Trump Tower, Sept. 27, 2024, in New York. File Image- AP Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s chief of staff on …

Russia says it’s ‘positive’ about Ukraine talks as Zelenskyy reaches out to Trump for lasting peace
3 weeks ago

Russia says it’s ‘positive’ about Ukraine talks as Zelenskyy reaches out to Trump for lasting peace

Firstpost  

The Kremlin has always been doubtful of Ukraine’s position on negotiating ceasefire deals with Russia. However, on Wednesday, Peskov cited a decree passed by Zelenskyy that rules out direct negotiations with Putin Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attends a press conference after the 'Ukraine. File Image/Reuters The Kremlin on Wednesday called President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s decision to engage in ceasefire talks “positive” …

'Very hard to watch': Sunak slams Trump over on-camera spat, says 'wrong’ to treat Zelenskyy that way'
3 weeks ago

'Very hard to watch': Sunak slams Trump over on-camera spat, says 'wrong’ to treat Zelenskyy that way'

Firstpost  

“As someone who has spent a lot of time with Volodymyr, been in Kyiv with him, has seen what he has had to go through for his country … to see him be called a dictator, told he started this war, for him to be treated that way was wrong,” said Sunak Former British prime minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday …

Kremlin says a 2022 Ukrainian decree bans Zelenskyy from talks with Putin
3 weeks ago

Kremlin says a 2022 Ukrainian decree bans Zelenskyy from talks with Putin

Associated Press  

Russia on Wednesday asked how Ukraine could attend potential talks on ending their three-year war when a Ukrainian decree from 2022 rules out negotiations with President Vladimir Putin. Neither Ukrainian nor Western officials have mentioned the presidential decree, signed seven months after Russia’s full-scale invasion, in the context of U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest efforts to stop the fighting in …

Chronicle of a disaster foretold: How Zelenskyy has led Ukraine down the path to perdition
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Chronicle of a disaster foretold: How Zelenskyy has led Ukraine down the path to perdition

Firstpost  

The Ukrainian President could not realise that he was merely a pawn — though a much glorified one — in the larger Russia versus the West battle. Sadly, the Ukrainian President could not realise that he was merely a pawn — though a much glorified one — in the larger Russia versus the West battle. It all began when the …

Kremlin says a 2022 Ukrainian decree bans Zelensky from talks with Putin
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Kremlin says a 2022 Ukrainian decree bans Zelensky from talks with Putin

LA Times  

A serviceman pays his last respects to Ukrainian soldier Vasyl Ratushny, 28, during his funeral at St. Michael Cathedral in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Wednesday. Russia on Wednesday asked how Ukraine could attend potential talks on ending their three-year war when a Ukrainian decree from 2022 rules out negotiations with President Vladimir Putin. Neither Ukrainian nor Western officials have mentioned the …

Zelensky urges immediate talks with US, says, ‘Ready to work under President Trump’s strong leadership’
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Zelensky urges immediate talks with US, says, ‘Ready to work under President Trump’s strong leadership’

Live Mint  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated his country's willingness to engage in peace negotiations, emphasising that Ukraine does not seek an "endless war." He expressed his administration’s readiness to work under US President Donald Trump’s leadership to reach a lasting peace deal. "My team and I stand ready to work under President Trump’s strong leadership to get a peace that lasts," …

Trump ‘declining’ to engage in US-Ukraine mineral deal talks until Zelensky ‘goes in front of cameras and…’
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump ‘declining’ to engage in US-Ukraine mineral deal talks until Zelensky ‘goes in front of cameras and…’

Hindustan Times  

President Donald Trump, who has halted all US military assistance to Ukraine, is now declining to hold meetings with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky until the latter issues a public apology. Trump and Zelensky were scheduled to discuss continued American aid to Ukraine in the war against Russia and work out an agreement for the war-torn nation to give the …

Elon Musk calls for removing Zelenskyy from power in Ukraine, pitches for 'amnesty in a neutral country'
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Elon Musk calls for removing Zelenskyy from power in Ukraine, pitches for 'amnesty in a neutral country'

Firstpost  

Musk, a confidant of Trump’s, agreed that Zelenskyy would lose power if the war ended and elections resumed in Ukraine. He had previously accused Zelenskyy of prolonging the war for political and financial gain Tech billionaire Elon Musk has suggested that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy should be offered amnesty in a neutral country as part of a transition to what …

Zelenskyy calls Oval Office spat with Trump 'regrettable,' says he's ready to work for Ukraine peace
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Zelenskyy calls Oval Office spat with Trump 'regrettable,' says he's ready to work for Ukraine peace

Associated Press  

▶ Follow live updates on President Donald Trump and his new administration. KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday that the Oval Office blowup with U.S. counterpart Donald Trump last week was “regrettable,” adding that he stands ready to work under Trump’s “strong leadership” to get a lasting peace. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit …

Democrats condemn Trump’s pause on aid to Ukraine as Zelensky is hit with vicious attacks on X
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Democrats condemn Trump’s pause on aid to Ukraine as Zelensky is hit with vicious attacks on X

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy While Democrats were condemning Donald Trump’s decision Monday to pause …

What really lies behind Trump’s fury with Zelensky – and what it means for Ukraine
3 weeks, 2 days ago

What really lies behind Trump’s fury with Zelensky – and what it means for Ukraine

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Puce with …

Worst Statement: Trump As Zelenskyy Says End Of Russia-Ukraine War 'Very, Very Far Away'
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Worst Statement: Trump As Zelenskyy Says End Of Russia-Ukraine War 'Very, Very Far Away'

ABP News  

US President Donald Trump on Monday criticised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for stating that end of Russia's war against Ukraine is still likely 'very, very far away.' The AP reported that when Zelenskyy was asked by a reporter to comment about the outlines of a new European initiative to end Russia’s war, he said, “We are talking about the first …

Trump Pauses Aid To Ukraine After Oval Office Blowout With Zelenskyy
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Trump Pauses Aid To Ukraine After Oval Office Blowout With Zelenskyy

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday directed a “pause” to U.S. assistance to Ukraine as he seeks to pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to engage in negotiations to end the war with Russia. “Instead, what it is is it’s another extortion of President Zelenskyy, illegally withholding aid in order to get President Zelenskyy to agree to …

Zelenskyy calls his Oval Office spat with Trump 'regrettable' and says he's ready to work for peace
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Zelenskyy calls his Oval Office spat with Trump 'regrettable' and says he's ready to work for peace

New Indian Express  

KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday the Oval Office blowup with U.S. President Donald Trump last week was “regrettable,” adding that he stands ready to work under Trump's “strong leadership” to get a lasting peace. In an apparent reference to Trump’s criticism following the contentious White House meeting on Friday that Zelenskyy does not want a peace deal, the …

How Trump's history with Russia and Ukraine set the stage for blowup with Zelenskyy
3 weeks, 2 days ago

How Trump's history with Russia and Ukraine set the stage for blowup with Zelenskyy

New Indian Express  

Here's a look at what the American president means when he says "Russia, Russia, Russia." In July 2018, while standing alongside Putin in Helsinki, Trump appeared to embrace the Russian leader's protestations over the conclusions of U.S. intelligence officials by saying, "I have great confidence in my intelligence people, but I will tell you that President Putin was extremely strong …

Crushing blow for Zelensky as high-profile Ukraine ally gives very surprising take on Trump showdown
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Crushing blow for Zelensky as high-profile Ukraine ally gives very surprising take on Trump showdown

Daily Mail  

Columnist Marc A. Thiessen became the latest ally of Ukraine to demand President Volodymyr Zelensky either fix his relationship with Donald Trump or step down. The fallout from Zelensky's disaster meeting Friday with Trump and JD Vance has led to many of the biggest pro-Ukraine voices connected to Trump to demand Zelensky change. Columnist Marc A. Thiessen became the latest …

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump warns Zelensky ‘won’t be around very long’ if he does not end war
Top News
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump warns Zelensky ‘won’t be around very long’ if he does not end war

The Independent  

✕ Close Starmer says we must be 'vigilant on all fronts' when it comes to Putin 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 …

What really lies behind Trump’s fury with Zelensky – and what it means for Ukraine
3 weeks, 2 days ago

What really lies behind Trump’s fury with Zelensky – and what it means for Ukraine

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Puce with …

Donald Trump slams Zelensky for saying peace is ‘very, very far away’, says ‘America won’t put up with this much longer’
Top News
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Donald Trump slams Zelensky for saying peace is ‘very, very far away’, says ‘America won’t put up with this much longer’

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump slammed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday after Zelenskyy suggested that an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine "is still very, very far away". What are they thinking?” Zelensky reaffirms commitment to peace In response to concerns about US and European backing, Zelensky reiterated Ukraine’s commitment to achieving a lasting peace. We need to stop the …

Without US help, Zelenskyy has few options except to repair his relationship with the White House
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Without US help, Zelenskyy has few options except to repair his relationship with the White House

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s president has few options after last week’s astonishing Oval Office row with U.S. President Donald Trump, who berated the wartime leader and later cut off the military aid his country relies on to fight Russia’s invasion. “Positive — if my understanding here is correct — positive is when we are bringing peace for Ukraine closer, all …

Trump Attacks Zelenskyy Again, Says 'America Will Not Put Up' With Ceasefire Delay
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Trump Attacks Zelenskyy Again, Says 'America Will Not Put Up' With Ceasefire Delay

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President Donald Trump lashed out at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy once again Monday as continued U.S. support for the country’s efforts to defend itself from Russia’s invasion looked in jeopardy. In a Monday post on Truth Social, Trump appeared to have taken umbrage at comments Zelenskyy made over the weekend about a deal to end the war …

Zelensky should give in to Trump and commit to ceasefire before Putin, says Mandelson in clash with No 10
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Zelensky should give in to Trump and commit to ceasefire before Putin, says Mandelson in clash with No 10

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We’re working, particularly with the French, I’ve had extensive conversations with President Macron over the …

Trump launches fresh attack against Zelensky over his ‘worst statement’ on Russia's war against Ukraine
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Trump launches fresh attack against Zelensky over his ‘worst statement’ on Russia's war against Ukraine

Hindustan Times  

President Donald Trump on Monday blasted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for stating that end of Russia's war against Ukraine is still likely “very, very far away." US President Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky meet in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, February 28, 2025. What are they thinking?” Zelensky's remarks come after heated WH …

Trump warns US would ‘not put up with’ Zelenskyy’s position on war, threatens to withdraw support
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Trump warns US would ‘not put up with’ Zelenskyy’s position on war, threatens to withdraw support

Firstpost  

This comes after the two leaders had an explosive meeting Friday at the White House, following which Zelenskyy was abruptly asked to leave and a joint presser was also cancelled US President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House in Washington, DC on February 28, 2025. US President Donald Trump Monday warned that his administration …

Trump warns US would ‘not put up with’ Zelenskyy’s position on war, threatens to withdraw support
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Trump warns US would ‘not put up with’ Zelenskyy’s position on war, threatens to withdraw support

Firstpost  

This comes after the two leaders had an explosive meeting Friday at the White House, following which Zelenskyy was abruptly asked to leave and a joint presser was also cancelled US President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House in Washington, DC on February 28, 2025. US President Donald Trump Monday warned that his administration …

Zelensky and European allies cement cooperation after Trump row
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Zelensky and European allies cement cooperation after Trump row

The Hindu  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday he would work with Europe to set terms for a possible peace deal to present to the United States, after allies gathered in London pledged to spend more on security and assemble a coalition to defend any truce in Ukraine. U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer likewise said that Britain, France "and others" would …

Zelenskyy's Future Uncertain After Historic Oval Office Clash With Trump
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Zelenskyy's Future Uncertain After Historic Oval Office Clash With Trump

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The showdown between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office Friday laid bare the hard choices that lie ahead for the Ukrainian leader as his country continues fighting the three-year war prompted by Russia’s invasion. After Trump admonished Zelenskyy in front of the whole world, accusing him of “gambling with World …

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