Volodymyr Zelensky

With Ukraine demanding long-term security and Russia refusing to compromise on territory or NATO involvement, the coming days could determine whether the war edges toward negotiations or continues with no clear end in sight.

Amid Russian attacks, Trump envoy Witkoff to hold Berlin talks with Zelensky on ending Ukraine war

US President Donald Trump’s envoy will meet Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders in Berlin as Washington pushes a Ukraine peace plan amid renewed Russian strikes and diplomatic wrangling.

Ukraine war: Zelensky visits Kupiansk frontline, rejects Russia’s takeover claims

President Volodymyr Zelensky visited frontline Kupiansk, releasing video evidence to refute Russian claims of capturing the city, praising Ukrainian troops and insisting territorial control strengthens Kyiv’s diplomatic position.

‘Pressure is the only language’: How EU wants to tap frozen Russian funds for Ukraine and why Belgium is pushing back

Von der Leyen said the EU’s contribution would be part of a broader international effort. She explained that the goal is to help Ukraine defend itself and negotiate peace from a position of strength.

Europeans rally round Ukraine as Trump envoy heads to Moscow

Witkoff left the talks to travel to Moscow where he will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday.

Ukraine peace deal 'very close', but Zelensky seeks reassurance force for post-war security

Despite promising progress, Zelensky has stressed that Ukraine cannot sign off on any agreement without explicit provisions to safeguard the country’s future.

US says Ukraine has accepted peace deal framework, Zelensky says talks still ongoing

Zelensky’s comments suggest that while progress has been made, Ukraine has not yet declared the deal complete. He has consistently stressed the need for any agreement to fully safeguard Ukraine’s sovereignty and security.

'Something good may be happening': Trump signals optimism on Ukraine peace talks as revised US plan takes shape

Last week, Washington presented Kyiv and its European partners with a 28-point peace proposal, a move that reportedly caught many off guard.

'Won't betray Ukraine': Zelensky says Kyiv risks losing US support over Trump's plan to end war

Reports indicate that the proposal reflects several of Russia’s longstanding demands, raising concerns that it could weaken Ukraine’s sovereignty and negotiating position.

Russia is desperate to capture Pokrovsk: Why this city matters to both sides in the Ukraine war | Explained

Russia has shifted its tactics. Instead of a full-scale frontal assault, it has been using a slower method, sending small units and drones to disrupt supply lines and encircle the city.

Is the US pushing Ukraine to give up land and cut its army for peace with Russia? Here's what we know

The proposal has alarmed European allies, who fear it may pressure Kyiv into accepting conditions that weaken its sovereignty and long-term security.

Ukraine’s energy corruption crisis: Why Zelensky faces his toughest political test

Ukraine is facing a major corruption scandal in its energy sector, triggering ministerial resignations and allegations against a close ally of President Volodymyr Zelensky, as anti-graft agencies uncover a $100 million embezzlement scheme.

Zelensky sanctions former business partner amid $100 million corruption scandal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky imposed sanctions on former business partner Timur Mindich over a $100 million corruption scandal, as Kyiv faces outrage and pressure from allies to intensify anti-graft efforts.

NATO’s Mark Rutte downplays rift with Zelensky, says Trump holds key to Ukraine peace

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte downplayed tensions between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, emphasising that only Trump can achieve peace between Moscow and Kyiv, despite a rift in recent White House talks.

Russia's most unprecedented war tactic? How Moscow is 'brainwashing' Ukrainian children in 200+ facilities | Explained

Ukraine has officially identified more than 19,500 children as unlawfully deported or forcefully taken by Russia since its full-scale invasion, but officials believe the true number is much higher.

Kremlin says Russia–Ukraine peace talks on ‘pause’ as Trump mediation stalls

The Kremlin said Friday that peace talks between Russia and Ukraine were on "pause" as US President Donald Trump's efforts to end the three-and-a-half-year conflict falter.

'You'll see things happen': Trump to speak with Zelensky tomorrow, hints at new sanctions on Russia

Trump also hinted at fresh sanctions against Russia if it fails to make a Ukraine peace deal, saying that "you'll see things happen" if he is not satisfied with President Vladimir Putin's response.

Putin says ready to meet Zelensky, 'but is there any point?'; warns war will continue without peace deal

Putin said he had always been open to meeting Zelensky but reiterated the Kremlin's oft-repeated stance that such a meeting had to be well prepared in advance and lead to tangible results.

4,132 drones, 156 missiles: Russian attacks on Ukraine dip in August amid fruitless peace talks

The fall off in drone strikes came after months of escalating aerial attacks and meetings US President Donald Trump hosted with the Russian and Ukrainian leaders that ended without any breakthrough.

Former Ukrainian Speaker Andriy Parubiy shot dead in Lviv, confirms Zelensky

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned it as a 'horrific murder' and identified the victim as Andriy Parubiy, a prominent politician who served as speaker in the 2010s.

Trump signals possible Kim Jong Un meeting, expresses skepticism on Ukraine peace efforts

Trump raised doubts about potential talks between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky, even as the US pushes for a negotiated peace in Ukraine.

'Can't see Putin changing his mind': Germany ready to back security guarantees for Ukraine after war

The remarks came a day after Ukraine marked its Independence Day, with President Volodymyr Zelensky declaring that the presence of foreign troops after the war would be “important” for the country’s security.

The Ukraine peace puzzle: What ending the war means to Trump, Putin and Zelensky, and why that’s a problem

On the surface, all three leaders are talking about peace. But dig deeper, and it becomes clear that “peace” means very different things to each of them.

Trump says US air support possible for Ukraine security guarantee, warns of 'rough' situation if Moscow-Kyiv talks fail

Moscow has long said it will not tolerate Ukraine joining NATO and has been hostile to the idea of Western troops deploying to the former Soviet territory.

Trump rejects Kyiv’s NATO membership demand, says maybe Putin 'doesn't want to make a deal'

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday reiterated his opposition to Ukraine’s NATO membership, aligning with a long-standing Russian demand.