Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has requested 25 Patriot air defense systems from the United States to counter ongoing Russian missile and drone attacks targeting the country’s power grid. The request comes as Ukraine faces rolling blackouts across most regions amid an intensifying aerial assault ahead of winter. Zelenskyy stressed the urgency, noting that European countries […]
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Russian glide bomb attack in Ukraine kills 21 in pension line
At least 21 people were killed and nearly two dozen others were wounded when a Russian glide bomb struck a village in eastern Ukraine on Tuesday. The attack occurred in the Donetsk region village of Yarova, which is located just 6 miles from the front line. The victims were standing in line outside a local […]
Zelenskyy confirms Ukraine-Russia talks this week
Ukraine and Russia will hold peace talks in Turkey on Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced. These talks are the first in seven weeks and aim to revive stalled negotiations. Zelenskyy spoke after consulting Rustem Umerov, Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council secretary. Umerov led the previous rounds of talks and is preparing for a […]
Zelenskyy, Trump eye ‘mega-deal’ on drones in defense talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that he and U.S. President Donald Trump are discussing a major defense deal. The potential agreement would see Washington purchase battle-proven Ukrainian drones, while Ukraine would buy U.S. weapons in return. Zelenskyy described it as a “mega-deal” that could strengthen both countries’ air defense capabilities. In an interview with the […]
Trump warns Putin as EU struggles on Russia sanctions
US President Donald Trump has given Russia a 50-day deadline to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine or face new sanctions. Speaking at the White House on Tuesday, Trump also warned countries buying Russian oil of harsh tariffs if no peace deal is reached. However, he also urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy not to target […]
Zelenskyy urges stronger U.S. support as Russia steps up attacks
KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met U.S. special envoy Keith Kellogg on Monday in Kyiv. They held what Zelenskyy described as a “productive” meeting. The main focus was air defense cooperation and increasing pressure on Russia through sanctions. Both sides also discussed how to speed up peace efforts. The visit came just one day after […]
Zelenskyy calls for urgent boost in defence funding amid Russian attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged leaders and businesses in Rome to increase defence investments as Russian attacks grow stronger. Speaking at the Ukraine Recovery Conference, he stressed that stopping Russian drones and missiles must be a top priority. He called for more supplies of air defence systems, interceptor drones, and missiles to protect the country. […]
Zelenskyy urges stronger global pressure after deadly Russian missile strike in Kyiv
KYIV – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on world leaders to intensify pressure on Russia following a deadly missile strike that hit a residential building in Kyiv, killing 28 people and injuring over 140 others. On Thursday, Zelenskyy visited the Solomianskyi district where a missile collapsed a nine-story apartment building. He laid flowers and […]
Russia of stalling peace talks to extend invasion: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of deliberately delaying peace talks to continue its military offensive, as the conflict nears its fourth year. His statement follows failed negotiations in Istanbul and recent calls between US President Donald Trump, Zelenskyy, and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Despite renewed diplomatic contact, no truce has been reached. Zelenskyy […]