Ukraine will fight for Bakhmut ‘as long as we can’: Zelenskyy
1 year, 10 months ago

Ukraine will fight for Bakhmut ‘as long as we can’: Zelenskyy

Al Jazeera  

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has also called for Ukraine’s rapid accession to the EU. Ukraine will not give up on embattled Bakhmut in the east of the country, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said as Moscow’s forces continue their onslaught against a town the Ukrainian leader described as a “fortress”. We will fight as long as we can,” Zelenskyy said, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with President of the European Council Charles Michel, who was on his second visit to Kyiv in less than three weeks, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. @ZelenskyyUa #EUUkraine pic.twitter.com/c3uNs1GnGX — Charles Michel February 3, 2023 The EU released a statement on Friday acknowledging that Ukraine had made “considerable efforts” to advance towards membership but urged Kyiv to implement further reforms. “You are at war and, while being at war and defending your country against the aggressor, you’re able to deliver one deliverable after the next that is necessary to move forward,” von der Leyen said.

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EU leaders insist no decisions can be taken about Ukraine without Ukraine, or behind their backs
5 days, 14 hours ago

EU leaders insist no decisions can be taken about Ukraine without Ukraine, or behind their backs

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — European Union leaders insisted on Thursday that no decisions can be taken about the future of war-ravaged Ukraine without its consent — or behind the backs of its partners in Europe, barely a month before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. In a show of solidarity at a summit in Brussels with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, many EU leaders …

Zelenskyy discusses security guarantees for Ukraine with Nato, European leaders
6 days, 3 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 …

Zelenskyy says US, Europe must work together to secure Ukraine peace
6 days, 3 hours ago

Zelenskyy says US, Europe must work together to secure Ukraine peace

Al Jazeera  

Zelenskyy insisted that any steps to secure peace in Ukraine would have to involve the might of the United States. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged European countries to provide guarantees to protect Ukraine after the war with Russia ends, but said these would not be enough without support from the United States under Donald Trump. Kyiv and its European …

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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Zelensky open to idea of Western troops in Ukraine
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Zelensky open to idea of Western troops in Ukraine

The Independent  

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Zelenskyy open to Western troops providing security for end to war in Ukraine
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Zelenskyy floats idea of deploying foreign troops to Ukraine until Nato membership
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Zelenskyy floats idea of deploying foreign troops to Ukraine until Nato membership

Firstpost  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday floated the idea of foreign troops being deployed to war-stricken Ukraine until the country joins the Nato military alliance Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and German opposition leader Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union party meet, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, on Monday. Reuters Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy floated the idea on …

Ukraine must be in strong position for negotiations, Starmer says
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Ukraine must be in strong position for negotiations, Starmer says

The Independent  

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Ukraine crisis: EU leaders arrive in Kyiv, vow to stand firm against Russia
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Ukraine crisis: EU leaders arrive in Kyiv, vow to stand firm against Russia

Firstpost  

The European Union’s new leadership team is keen to demonstrate it remains firm on backing Kyiv at a perilous moment for Ukraine nearly three years into its fight against Russia’s all-out invasion European Commission Vice-President-designate and High Representative-designate for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas looks on as President Ursula von der Leyen speaks on the day of a …

Zelensky’s latest Ukraine-Russia war plan is a ‘major concession’ to Putin, says former UK ambassador
3 weeks, 2 days 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, 3 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 …

Mark Almond: Zelensky is playing a clever game with America by talk of ceasefire
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Mark Almond: Zelensky is playing a clever game with America by talk of ceasefire

The Independent  

After Putin’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, Western leaders repeated constantly that they would stand behind Kyiv “as long as it takes”, first as Ukraine struck back, then as Russia counter-attacked. Trump’s talk of “peace through strength” offers the Ukrainian president a chance to profile himself as the pilot who steered Ukraine, or most of it, to safety under an American …

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls for NATO membership for unoccupied Ukraine to end ‘hot phase’ of war
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls for NATO membership for unoccupied Ukraine to end ‘hot phase’ of war

Live Mint  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has suggested that a potential ceasefire could be achieved if the territory under Kyiv's control is placed “under the NATO umbrella,” enabling Ukraine to later negotiate the return of Russian-occupied areas through diplomatic means. Conditions for NATO membership Zelenskyy stated that NATO membership should be offered to the parts of Ukraine still under its control to …

Zelensky says Ukraine could temporarily cede territory to Russia in exchange for Nato membership
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Zelensky says Ukraine could temporarily cede territory to Russia in exchange for Nato membership

The Independent  

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Zelenskyy hints at ceasefire deal with Russia in exchange for 'NATO umbrella' over unoccupied territories
Trending News
3 weeks, 4 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 …

Volodymyr Zelenskyy suggests Ukraine would give up Russian-occupied territory for NATO membership
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Volodymyr Zelenskyy suggests Ukraine would give up Russian-occupied territory for NATO membership

ABC  

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has suggested for the first time he would be willing to give up Ukrainian territory to Russia in exchange for NATO membership — a deal he says would end the "hot phase" of the 33-month-old war. The Ukrainian president told UK-based Sky News the NATO membership invitation would have to be officially extended to the entire country as …

Ukraine seeks NATO membership in tacit message to Putin
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Ukraine seeks NATO membership in tacit message to Putin

Hindustan Times  

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has urged his NATO counterparts to issue an invitation at a meeting in Brussels next week to Kyiv to join the Western military alliance, according to the text of a letter seen by Reuters on Friday. The letter reflects Ukraine's renewed push to secure an invitation to join NATO, which is part of a "victory …

Ukraine urges Nato allies to extend membership invitation ahead of Brussels meeting
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Ukraine urges Nato allies to extend membership invitation ahead of Brussels meeting

Firstpost  

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has called on Nato allies to extend an invitation to Ukraine to join the military alliance during their meeting in Brussels next week, according to a report, citing a letter on Friday Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha speaks at a joint press conference with his Czech counterpart Jan Lipavsky, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in …

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy optimistic ‘the war will end sooner’ with new US leadership under Donald Trump
1 month, 1 week ago

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy optimistic ‘the war will end sooner’ with new US leadership under Donald Trump

Live Mint  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed confidence that the incoming US administration could expedite the end of the war in Ukraine. Zelenskyy aims for peace in 2025 Zelenskyy emphasized Ukraine’s determination to see the war conclude by next year through diplomatic efforts. Constructive engagement with the US Zelenskyy referred to a positive meeting with the US leadership in September and reiterated …

Zelensky says Ukraine war will end ‘faster’ under Trump presidency
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1 month, 1 week ago

Zelensky says Ukraine war will end ‘faster’ under Trump presidency

CNN  

CNN — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday said Russia’s war in Ukraine will end “faster” when Donald Trump takes over as US president. He said the war “will end faster with the policy of this team that will now lead the White House,” referring to the incoming Trump administration. Zelensky stressed that, on Ukraine’s part, “We must do everything …

Zelensky says Ukraine war will end ‘faster’ under Trump presidency
Trending News
1 month, 1 week ago

Zelensky says Ukraine war will end ‘faster’ under Trump presidency

CNN  

CNN — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday said Russia’s war in Ukraine will end “faster” when Donald Trump takes over as US president. He said the war “will end faster with the policy of this team that will now lead the White House,” referring to the incoming Trump administration. Zelensky stressed that, on Ukraine’s part, “We must do everything …

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 …

Ukraine President Zelenskyy emphasizes the risks in Donald Trump’s call for a quick end to war
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine President Zelenskyy emphasizes the risks in Donald Trump’s call for a quick end to war

Live Mint  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed strong concerns about proposal for a quick end in the Russia-Ukraine war from US President-elect Donald Trump, reiterating that such a move would harm Ukraine’s sovereignty and independence. Zelenskyy speaking at a press conference in Budapest, said, “I believe that President Trump really wants a quick decision” to end Russia’s war against Ukraine. It doesn’t …

Zelensky warns deals with Putin to end Ukraine invasion would be 'suicidal' for Europe and blasts EU leaders for 'hugging' the Russian president
Trending News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Zelensky warns deals with Putin to end Ukraine invasion would be 'suicidal' for Europe and blasts EU leaders for 'hugging' the Russian president

Daily Mail  

Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that it would be 'suicidal' for Europe to offer the Kremlin concessions to halt its invasion of Ukraine, after Moscow demanded the West enter direct talks on ending the war. Volodymyr Zelensky was pictured clasping hands with France's president Emmanuel Macron today A burning residential building following a missile attack in Mykolaivka, Donetsk region, today Russian …

The Future of Ukraine Under A Trump Administration
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Future of Ukraine Under A Trump Administration

Bloomberg  

00:00 This ran deep, this reaction across voters, across different kinds of voters from different backgrounds, different ages. Obama had a much stricter border policy than Joe Biden, and I think he did that because he sensed there wasn't enough support in America for something more liberal and more open. Well, you know, Trump Trump always surprises us in the …

Don’t tremble at Putin’s threats, Zelensky urges West as Ukraine seeks backing for ‘victory plan’
2 months, 1 week ago

Don’t tremble at Putin’s threats, Zelensky urges West as Ukraine seeks backing for ‘victory plan’

The Independent  

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Former Armed Forces Chief Endorses Zelenskyy's 'Victory Plan' in First Public Appearance
2 months, 1 week ago

Former Armed Forces Chief Endorses Zelenskyy's 'Victory Plan' in First Public Appearance

Associated Press  

Ukraine's former armed forces chief, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, expresses his support for President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's 'victory plan' in his first public appearance since his dismissal. Zaluzhnyi outlines a plan that includes a formal invitation for Ukraine to join NATO and permission to use Western-supplied longer-range missiles to strike military targets deep inside Russian territory.

Ukraine's former armed forces chief endorses 'victory plan' in first speech since his dismissal
2 months, 1 week ago

Ukraine's former armed forces chief endorses 'victory plan' in first speech since his dismissal

The Independent  

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Ukrainian president Zelenskyy heads to EU, NATO to seek backing for his 'victory plan'
2 months, 1 week ago

Ukrainian president Zelenskyy heads to EU, NATO to seek backing for his 'victory plan'

The Independent  

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Zelensky unveils his ‘victory plan’ to end Putin’s invasion at Ukraine’s parliament
2 months, 1 week ago

Zelensky unveils his ‘victory plan’ to end Putin’s invasion at Ukraine’s parliament

The Independent  

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Ukraine’s president will speak to EU leaders about his plan to end the war
2 months, 1 week ago

Ukraine’s president will speak to EU leaders about his plan to end the war

NPR  

Ukraine’s president will speak to EU leaders about his plan to end the war Ukraine’s president is in Brussels today to speak to European Union leaders about his plan to end the war in a year — without ceding any territory to Russia. A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: Ukraine's president is in Brussels today to speak to European Union leaders about his …

Ukraine's Plan to Join NATO: A Crucial Step Towards Ending the War
2 months, 1 week ago

Ukraine's Plan to Join NATO: A Crucial Step Towards Ending the War

Associated Press  

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has unveiled a five-point plan aimed at prompting Russia into talks to end the war. The plan involves formally inviting Ukraine to join NATO in the near future, as well as focusing on strengthening Ukraine's capability to reclaim territory and bring the war back to the Russian territory. The plan also includes measures to deter Russia …

Russia says Ukraine must 'sober up' and urges Europe to stop 'unnecessary spending' backing Kyiv as Zelensky unveils his eight-point 'Victory Plan'
2 months, 1 week ago

Russia says Ukraine must 'sober up' and urges Europe to stop 'unnecessary spending' backing Kyiv as Zelensky unveils his eight-point 'Victory Plan'

Daily Mail  

Russia has scoffed at Volodymyr Zelensky's so-called 'victory plan' for Ukraine, declaring the president must 'sober up' to the dire situation faced by his armed forces and telling his European backers to cease 'unnecessary spending'. Zelensky stood before Ukraine's parliament today to deliver the eight-point plan, which he recently pitched to allies including Sir Keir Starmer during a whistle-stop tour …

Zelensky outlines his ‘victory plan’ to Ukraine’s lawmakers, including a call to join NATO
2 months, 1 week ago

Zelensky outlines his ‘victory plan’ to Ukraine’s lawmakers, including a call to join NATO

LA Times  

President Volodymyr Zelensky told lawmakers Wednesday that Ukraine’s Western partners are increasing pressure to negotiate with Russia, but he hinted such talks would be unfavorable to Kyiv as he unveiled what he called his “victory plan” for the war. He reckons that such an invitation would alter President Vladimir Putin’s “geopolitical calculations.” NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte remained noncommittal after the …

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 …

As the Ukraine war enters a critical period, the EU moves ahead without the US
2 months, 3 weeks ago

As the Ukraine war enters a critical period, the EU moves ahead without the US

The Independent  

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Grand Strategy | Ukraine’s fighting against time and the clock is ticking
3 months, 1 week ago

Grand Strategy | Ukraine’s fighting against time and the clock is ticking

Hindustan Times  

Kyiv in summer feels like any eastern European city – warm, lively, beautifully paved streets full of shoppers, couples in love, street musicians, and open-air cafes. The rightwing parties in Europe are starting to challenge war commitments to Ukraine, war fatigue is setting in across the continent even though a war being fought next door is undoubtedly worrisome for Europeans, …

Ukraine’s Zelensky is rolling the dice on the battlefield with one eye on the US election
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine’s Zelensky is rolling the dice on the battlefield with one eye on the US election

CNN  

CNN — The past few weeks in the Ukraine war have felt like, to borrow an adage often attributed to Lenin, that decades have happened in them. It is remarkable how powerless the Kremlin appears to be to halt Ukraine’s progress, now three weeks in, despite having diverted 30,000 troops in that direction, according to a Ukrainian assessment given during …

Ukraine’s Zelensky says Russia incursion is part of victory plan he intends to show Biden
3 months, 4 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 …

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 …

NATO has made it clear Ukraine is an expediency
5 months, 2 weeks ago

NATO has made it clear Ukraine is an expediency

China Daily  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and European Council President Charles Michel speak to the media, on the first day of the European Union leaders' summit in Brussels, Belgium, June 27, 2024. Despite the Russia-Ukraine conflict becoming a bloody war of attrition, as long as Ukraine thinks it can take advantage of it to elbow its way into the North Atlantic Treaty …

NATO has made it clear Ukraine is an expediency
5 months, 2 weeks ago

NATO has made it clear Ukraine is an expediency

China Daily  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and European Council President Charles Michel speak to the media, on the first day of the European Union leaders' summit in Brussels, Belgium, June 27, 2024. Despite the Russia-Ukraine conflict becoming a bloody war of attrition, as long as Ukraine thinks it can take advantage of it to elbow its way into the North Atlantic Treaty …

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy charting ‘comprehensive plan’ to end war with Russia
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy charting ‘comprehensive plan’ to end war with Russia

Al Jazeera  

Ukrainian president says as the war rages and casualties mount, a plan to end the 28-month conflict is ‘the diplomatic route we are working on’. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he’s drawing up a “comprehensive plan” for how Kyiv believes the war with Russia should end. “This is the diplomatic route we are working on.” There are no current negotiations …

Ukraine and Moldova launch EU membership talks, but joining is likely to take years
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Ukraine and Moldova launch EU membership talks, but joining is likely to take years

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union on Tuesday launched membership talks with Ukraine, a decade after Russian troops seized the Crimean Peninsula to deter the country from moving closer to the West, part of a chain of events that set the two neighbors on the path to war. In opening remarks presented via video-link, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal described it …

EU launches membership talks with Moldova and Ukraine
6 months ago

EU launches membership talks with Moldova and Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

A symbolic ceremony will mark the beginning of the negotiations in Luxembourg, signalling that the two ex-Soviet countries are on a path away from Russian influence. The European Union is to formally launch accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova after the bloc’s member states gave the nod last week. The agreement of the bloc’s 27 members was secured last week, …

Ukraine and Moldova launch EU membership talks, but joining is likely to take years
6 months ago

Ukraine and Moldova launch EU membership talks, but joining is likely to take years

LA Times  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks at a news conference with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Kyiv earlier this year. In opening remarks presented via video-link, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal described it as “a historic day” that marks “a new chapter” in his country’s ties with the bloc, particularly as the war with Russia rages on. Belgian …

Ukraine’s top EU negotiator says war-torn country won’t seek ‘discount’ on entry commitments
6 months ago

Ukraine’s top EU negotiator says war-torn country won’t seek ‘discount’ on entry commitments

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s top official for Europe says the war-torn country is on an “irreversible” course of Western integration after the European Union agreed to formally start entry negotiations this week. The decision to launch accession talks this week is a “big day” for her country, Olga Stefanishyna, the deputy prime minister for European and Euro-Atlantic integration, said. “The …

Zelensky says military aid sent to Ukraine will not help defeat Russia
6 months, 1 week ago

Zelensky says military aid sent to Ukraine will not help defeat Russia

Daily Mail  

Volodymyr Zelensky yesterday warned the level of military aid being sent by the West is still not sufficient for Ukraine to defeat Russia as 80 countries backed its 'territorial integrity'. Telling delegates that President Vladimir Putin was not ready for a 'just peace', Mr Zelensky said Ukraine was ready to negotiate with Russia 'tomorrow' - but only if its forces …

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 …

EU leaders to drum up more support for Ukraine amid appeals for a new sense of urgency
9 months ago

EU leaders to drum up more support for Ukraine amid appeals for a new sense of urgency

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — There is a new sense of urgency in the European Union over the war in Ukraine. “Now that we are facing the biggest security threat since the Second World War, it is high time we take radical and concrete steps to be defense-ready and put the EU’s economy on a ‘war footing’,” he said. Hungary for one, Russia’s …

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