Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy said Ukraine is building a new security architecture, and more than 30 countries are part of its coalition, and "we have decided to open up for arms exports – and these are powerful systems tested in a real war when every international institution failed".

'India mostly on our side': Zelenskyy differs from Trump's 'primary funders of war' charge

The Ukrainian President's remarks came amid US President Donald Trump's criticism of India and China, labelling the countries as “primary funders” of the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Can Zelensky trust Trump’s security assurances in Ukraine peace talks?

The US president offers vague guarantees as Kyiv weighs risks of a deal with Russia.

Zelenskyy urges EU, US to impose harsher sanctions on Russia if Istanbul talks fail

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for stronger sanctions on Russia from the European Union and the United States if peace talks in Istanbul fail to produce results. Speaking at the Bucharest Nine Summit in Vilnius, Zelenskyy urged targeting Russian energy, especially oil and tankers, as well as banks and the financial sector. Ukraine’s delegation, led by Defence Minister Rustem Umerov, arrived in Istanbul on June 2 for a second round of negotiations with Russia, following an initial May 16 meeting that resulted in a prisoner exchange deal. The talks are scheduled at the Ciragan Palace, hosted by Turkey.

Ukraine drone attack: How Kiev hit airbases, warplanes deep inside Russia

The official said the attack took over 18 months to execute and it was personally supervised by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Ukraine considers shift from dollar to euro amid geopolitical realignments

Immediately after Russia’s invasion in February 2022, the central bank imposed capital controls and pegged the hryvnia at an official rate of about 29 to the U.S. dollar. Ukraine was forced to devalue later due to a buildup of fiscal imbalances.

Russian drone strike kills two in Odesa as Ukraine urges ceasefire amid new U.S. minerals deal

A Russian drone strike killed two and injured 15 in Odesa, damaging homes and a school, as Ukraine urges a ceasefire amid a new U.S. minerals deal.

'Biden’s war, not mine': Trump says Ukraine war wouldn't have happened under his watch

Trump also criticized President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine and President Joe Biden for doing a “horrible job in allowing this travesty to begin,” arguing that there were “so many ways of preventing it.”

Russia, Ukraine trade blame over ceasefire breaches as Trump calls for peace

Russia and Ukraine accused each other of violating a U.S.-brokered ceasefire during the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, as tensions persist and President Trump urged Moscow to advance peace efforts.

'Putin will die soon': Zelenskyy predicts Russian leader's death amid health rumours

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy declared, “Putin will die soon,” amid ceasefire talks, while Macron proposed a European force to deter future Russian aggression. The leaders urged US and EU unity against Moscow’s actions.

Saudis welcome chance to host US-Ukraine talks in Jeddah next week

Zelenskyy met Trump at the White House on February 28 but the encounter descended into acrimony when they clashed in front of the world's media over their approaches to peacemaking.

Trump slams Zelenskyy for saying the end of the Russia war ‘is still very, very far away’

Donald Trump seemed irritated by Zelenskyy’s latest comments suggesting it will take time for the three-year conflict to come to a close

Trump says Zelenskyy will visit White House Friday to sign US-Ukraine critical minerals deal

Trump made the announcement Wednesday at start of his first Cabinet meeting.

US may cut Ukraine's access to Starlink internet services over critical minerals dispute, say sources

Tensions loom over Ukraine, as Starlink internet have raised the possibility of cutting the country's access to Elon Musk's vital Starlink satellite. The event comes amid Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s denial for US’ access to the critical Earth minerals. Notably, Zelenskiy has rejected demands from Trump's administration for $500 billion in mineral wealth from Ukraine to repay Washington for wartime aid. Musk rushed thousands of Starlink terminals to Ukraine to replace communications services destroyed by Russia after its February 2022 invasion. Hailed at the time as a hero in Ukraine, Musk later curtailed access at least once before in the fall of 2022 as he became more critical of Kyiv's handling of the war. Zelenskiy rejected a detailed U.S. proposal last week that would have seen Washington and U.S. firms receiving 50% of Ukraine's critical minerals. The minerals include graphite, uranium, titanium and lithium, which are the key components in electric car batteries. Since then a rift has emerged between the leaders, with Trump denouncing Zelenskiy as "a dictator without elections"

Russian missile attack seriously damages historic centre of Ukraine's Odesa

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the attack was "a deliberate strike" that underscored again the need to strengthen Ukraine's air defences.

US warns Russia may be ready to use new lethal missile against Ukraine again in 'coming days'

The experimental Oreshnik missile is seen by US officials more as an attempt at intimidation than a game-changer on the battlefield in Ukraine, according to a US official who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive information.

India can be venue for Russia-Ukraine peace summit, says Zelenskyy

PM Modi had told Zelenskyy that both Ukraine and Russia should sit together to end the ongoing war and that India was ready to play an 'active role' to restore peace in the region.

May not be part of your culture...: Jaishankar's retort to question on PM Modi's hug with Putin

After Modi met with Putin, the Western media was full of news with headlines such as ‘Modi’s Embrace of Putin Irks Biden Team Pushing Support for Kyiv’ while the BBC in one of its reports said, 'Photos from Moscow showed a beaming Mr Modi hugging the Russian president'

PM Modi meets Ukraine’s Zelenskyy with a warm hug, peace message

The two leaders discussed the whole gamut of bilateral ties and exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest.

'We are achieving our goals': Zelensky hails Kursk success as Russia rules out talks

Ukrainian President Zelensky praised a successful offensive into Russia's Kursk region, aiming to stretch Russian forces and create a "buffer zone," while the Kremlin ruled out peace talks with Kyiv.

How Ukraine shifted dynamics of war with bold invasion of Russia

On 6 August, Ukraine launched a secretive offensive, pushing seven miles into Russian territory and seizing 28 towns in Kursk. This surprise attack has exposed Russian vulnerabilities and prompted mass evacuations.

Why Ukraine isn't ready for Russia's peace talks

From historians to CEOs, the answer’s the same: Only on our terms

Ukraine Peace Summit commences in Switzerland; Russia, China absent

Over a hundred nations and organisations are set to attend the conference dedicated to chalk out a path for peace between warring countries Ukraine and Russia. However, Moscow has sent no delegation to the summit. China has skipped the summit stating it would not attend any peace meeting that is not attended by both Russia and Ukraine.

Joe Biden signs 10-year security deal with Ukraine's Zelenskyy amid G7 Summit

U.S. President Joe Biden and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy sign a 10-year security agreement at the G7 summit in Italy, aiming to bolster Ukraine's defense against Russia. The deal, intended to ensure long-term U.S. support, includes weapons, ammunition, and intelligence sharing, and is a step towards Ukraine's NATO membership. G7 leaders also plan $50 billion in loans for Ukraine.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy tells top general it's time for someone new to lead the army

The statement comes following day of speculation spurred by local media reports that Zelenskyy would sack Zaluzhnyi, a move that would amount to the most serious shakeup of the top military brass since the full-scale invasion.