Zelesnkyy's remarks also countered Trump’s criticism directly: “Ukraine has never wanted war, and we will never be an obstacle to peace."
A drone struck a Turkish-flagged tanker in Ukraine’s Odesa region, setting it ablaze. All crew evacuated safely. The attack follows ongoing Russian strikes on Black Sea ports and energy infrastructure.
Russia launched massive drone and missile strikes on Ukraine’s power grid as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy headed to Washington to seek more U.S. weapons and air defences from President Donald Trump.
Responding to a question on Zelenskyy's suggestion, Putin said, "Well. I think the opinion of the current head of the Kyiv regime was not something that the Nobel Committee was interested in when they were making a decision."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of endangering global security after strikes caused a blackout at Chornobyl and prolonged outages at Zaporizhzhia, warning that attacks on nuclear sites risk catastrophic consequences.
On August 9, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called a meeting of security advisers in Britain "constructive," emphasizing that Ukraine’s concerns were heard and risks acknowledged. Officials from the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Italy, Finland, and Poland attended, aiming to align strategies toward achieving a ceasefire in Ukraine. Zelenskyy stressed that any peace plan must include Ukraine as an equal partner. Meanwhile, European leaders presented their own peace proposals to the U.S., reiterating that peace talks must begin with a ceasefire and cannot occur without Ukraine’s involvement. The discussions come ahead of a planned August 15 summit in Alaska between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump stated the parties, including Zelenskyy, were close to a deal to end the three-and-a-half-year conflict. A joint statement from European leaders supported a diplomatic approach and insisted that the current front line should be the basis for any negotiations.
Zelenskyy said he was open to any form of engagement.
President Trump criticised Putin over deadly strikes on Kyiv but claimed Russia made a "pretty big concession" by not seizing all of Ukraine, as peace talks with Moscow stall.
Washington said it had agreed with the warring parties to implement a pause on attacks on energy infrastructure as well as taking steps to ensure safe navigation for ships in the Black Sea.
On March 6, President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. would not defend NATO countries that do not contribute sufficiently to their own defense. He criticized NATO member states for not paying enough and warned that delinquent countries would not receive American protection. Trump acknowledged NATO’s potential but stressed the need for reform and better thinking within the alliance. Concurrently, former Ukrainian army chief Valeriy Zaluzhnyi expressed concerns that NATO might cease to exist, citing the White House’s questioning of Western unity and the shifting responsibility for Europe’s defense to its own forces. European Union leaders and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met in Brussels amid rising fears that Russia, emboldened by its invasion of Ukraine, could target an EU country next. This uncertainty has driven dramatic defense policy decisions in Europe, with increasing doubts about the U.S.'s willingness to defend Europe in the face of Russian aggression.
U.S. President Donald Trump has paused military aid to Ukraine following a clash with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, citing a review to ensure it contributes to peace. The White House and Pentagon have not disclosed details on the suspension’s scope or duration. Ukraine has not officially responded, but Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal expressed confidence in maintaining battlefield stability while hoping for continued cooperation with Washington. The decision deepens U.S.-Ukraine tensions as Trump takes a friendlier stance toward Russia. Meanwhile, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov welcomed the aid pause, calling it a step toward peace. Trump hinted at potential U.S. investment in Ukraine’s minerals.
After a tense Oval Office meeting with Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed optimism about salvaging their relationship but emphasized the need for private talks. Trump had accused Zelenskyy of ingratitude and risking World War Three, raising concerns over U.S. aid. Speaking in London, Zelenskyy reaffirmed his belief that Washington would continue supporting Ukraine and remained open to signing a minerals deal with the U.S.
British finance minister Rachel Reeves signed a £2.26 billion loan agreement for Ukraine on Saturday (March 1) to be paid back by profits gathered from frozen sovereign Russian assets. Earlier British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at 10 Downing Street on Saturday (March 1), a day after the Ukrainian leader's meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump ended in a disastrous public clash in the White House.
Donald Trump now says he "can't believe" he called Ukrainian President Zelenskyy a dictator, despite criticizing him for not holding elections. Meanwhile, Zelenskyy heads to the White House to finalize a key minerals deal with the U.S. Will this strengthen ties or spark controversy? Watch the full report.
Amid rising tensions between the U.S. and Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met with Trump’s envoy, Keith Kellogg, in Kyiv. After Trump called Zelenskiy a "dictator" and pushed for a quick peace deal with Russia, can this meeting mend ties? Zelenskiy says the talks "restore hope," but will Washington and Kyiv find common ground? Stay tuned for key updates!
“I really believe that time has come,” Zelenskyy told the Munich Security Conference, adding that “The armed forces of Europe must be created."
“The ‘hot’ stage of the war can end quite quickly, if Trump is strong in his position,” Zelenskyy said in a Ukrainian television interview late Thursday, referring to fighting on the battlefield.
Zelenskyy said Russia deployed various types of drones including Shaheds, cruise, ballistic and aero ballistic missiles. Ukrainian defense forces shot down 140 air targets, he said in a statement on Telegram.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that Russia had launched around 900 guided aerial bombs, 500 drones and 30 missiles against Ukraine over the past week.
Ukraine wants India to “moderate” talks between the two warring nations and use its ties with Russia to convince Moscow to join peace talks, Ukraine's ambassador Oleksandr Polishchuk said
Ahead of his visit to conflict-torn Ukraine, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India firmly believes that a solution to any conflict cannot be found on the battlefield and it is ready to extend all possible cooperation for restoration of peace and stability in the region. In the second leg of his two-nation trip, Modi will be in Kyiv for around seven hours. He will leave for the Ukrainian capital onboard a train this evening and the journey will take around 10 hours.
Biden mistakenly referred to Zelenskiy as Putin at a NATO summit in Washington on Thursday before correcting himself two seconds later.
Zelenskyy’s call to India to attend the summit came in his message congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the electoral victory of BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the Lok Sabha polls.
President Zelenskyy of Ukraine condemns Iran's attack on Israel and appeals for international assistance against airborne threats. As the conflict intensifies, Ukrainian forces brace for crucial battles, while ongoing Russian assaults on energy infrastructure escalate the crisis. Zelenskyy urges U.S. Congress to approve vital aid, while House Republicans respond to the Iranian attack with legislative action supporting Israel.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on February 25, that 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers were killed in action in the two years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion. The Ukrainian leader refused to disclose the number of troops that were wounded. It is the first time that Kyiv has confirmed the number of its losses since Moscow started the full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022. However, Zelenskyy’s tally differs sharply from what the New York Times reported in August 2023, when it cited US officials as saying that close to 70,000 Ukrainian soldiers had been killed. The same report said, that as many as 120,000 Russian troops had died during the war. To know more watch this video