Russia launched a large-scale drone assault on Ukraine after a three-day ceasefire between the two countries came to an end, with Ukrainian officials reporting at least 800 drones used in attacks across multiple regions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a statement on Telegram that Russia carried out the extensive drone campaign on Wednesday, targeting […]
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Zelensky agrees to air defence cooperation with UAE, Qatar on Gulf tour
Qatar and Ukraine signed a defence agreement on Saturday, which includes cooperation on countering threats from missiles and drones, the Gulf state’s government said, as Iran presses an aerial campaign against its neighbours. Earlier on Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky – during a previously unannounced flurry of visits to Gulf nations – said his country […]
Zelensky to ink air security deal with Saudi Arabia on surprise visit, says source
Urainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Saudi Arabia on Thursday for an unannounced visit, as the war in Iran spurs interest among Gulf countries in Ukrainian arms technology. The two countries are set to sign an agreement on “security cooperation – in particular, the protection of the skies”, later on Thursday, a senior official told […]
Ukraine, Russia resume Geneva talks amid ongoing strikes
Ukraine and Russia negotiators resumed a second round of peace talks in Geneva on Wednesday, as Washington’s top envoy expressed cautious optimism about efforts to end the nearly four-year conflict that has devastated Ukraine. Read More: Geneva hosts new round of Russia–Ukraine talks The fighting, which began with Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, has killed hundreds of […]
Zelensky seeks more air defence as Russia plunges Kyiv into cold
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sought more air defence support from allies on Sunday as hundreds of buildings in Kyiv were without heating in freezing temperatures for a second day after Russian strikes. Russia has hit Ukrainian energy infrastructure throughout the nearly four-year war, but Kyiv says this winter has been the toughest with hundreds of […]
Russia backs Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed support for the U.S.-proposed peace plan to end the war in Ukraine. He confirmed the plan includes many of Russia’s key demands, including recognition of certain territories under Russian control. Putin warned that if Ukraine rejects the agreement, Russia could seize additional territories. He cited the recent capture of […]
Zelensky rejects U.S. peace plan that favors Moscow
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he will not end the war on Russian terms. He firmly rejects a U.S. plan that requires major concessions. He warns the proposal risks damaging Ukraine’s crucial partnership with Washington. Zelensky told the nation he will not “betray” Ukraine. He said he will offer alternatives to the 28-point U.S. plan. […]
Ukraine president says “real peace” possible with US plan
Kyiv/Washington: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed willingness to engage with the United States on a draft plan to end the war with Russia. He emphasized that Ukraine seeks a “real and worthy peace” that protects its sovereignty and citizens. The leaked US-Russia draft plan proposes Kyiv cede parts of Donetsk, limit its military to 600,000 […]