Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Vladimir Putin of “playing games” after the Russian leader proposed a three-day unilateral ceasefire to coincide with Moscow’s Victory Day commemorations. “This is more of a theatrical performance on his part. Because in two or three days, it is impossible to develop a plan for the next steps to … Read moreZelenskyy says won’t play Putin’s ‘games’ with short truce
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 two leaders spoke for around an hour on Wednesday as Trump continues his efforts to … Read moreUkraine’s Zelenskyy ready to halt attacks on energy sites after Trump call
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused North Korea of sending not only weapons but also soldiers to help Russia in its war against Ukraine. “We see an increasing alliance between Russia and regimes like North Korea,” Zelenskyy said in his video address on Sunday night. “This is no longer just about transferring weapons. It is … Read moreZelenskyy accuses North Korea of sending soldiers to help Russia in war
When Russia invaded Ukraine, President Joe Biden launched an unflinching attack on his Russian counterpart. “Putin is the aggressor,” he said of Ukraine’s worst enemy, now one of the world’s most isolated leaders. “Putin chose this war. And now he and his country will bear the consequences.” During that speech at the White House on … Read more‘Ukraine’s very existence is at stake’: Zelenskyy enters the US election
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met business representatives in the United States, seeking investments in his country’s energy sector targeted by Russian air attacks. Zelenskyy said on X on Tuesday that “the primary focus was on preparing Ukraine’s energy system for the winter” as the country fears power outages. The meeting in New York was … Read moreZelenskyy seeks US investments in Ukraine’s battered energy sector
A major shake-up of the government is under way in Ukraine after at least seven ministers and senior officials resigned and a presidential aide was fired. Among those who quit or offered to do so late on Tuesday and early on Wednesday were Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba, who alongside President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has … Read moreUkraine faces major government reshuffle with war at critical juncture
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has held talks in Saudi Arabia with the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) in an attempt to push for an end to the invasion of Ukraine and the return of prisoners of war from Russia. A statement on Zelenskyy’s website said the two men discussed a Ukrainian plan to end … Read moreZelenskyy in Saudi Arabia to push for peace, POW deal with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed confidence that the United States and other Western countries will continue to support Ukraine in its battle to repel Russia’s invasion. Speaking during an end-of-year news conference on Tuesday, Zelenskyy said that financial assistance plays a crucial role in the country’s efforts to drive back Russian forces that poured … Read moreZelenskyy confident US will not ‘betray’ Ukraine
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has demanded rapid changes in the operations of Ukraine’s military medical system, announcing the dismissal of the commander of the medical forces. Zelenskyy’s move was announced on Sunday as he met Defence Minister Rustem Umerov, and coincided with a debate over the conduct of the 20-month-old war against Russia, with questions … Read moreZelenskyy sacks Ukraine’s military medical chief, urges reform of system
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on world leaders to show unity in the face of Russia’s continued “aggression” in Ukraine, telling the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that Moscow is “weaponising” food and energy. Speaking from the UN headquarters in New York for the first time since the conflict broke out last year, Zelenskyy … Read moreZelenskyy urges global unity against Russia in UN General Assembly speech