LONDON: The United States has indicated to President Volodymyr Zelensky that Ukraine may need to accept a US-drafted framework to end the war with Russia, which could involve ceding territory and reducing its armed forces. The proposals, shared with Kyiv without Ukraine’s participation in their preparation, are part of ongoing discussions between Washington and Moscow. […]
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Russia launches massive drone strikes on Kyiv, Ukraine retaliates
KYIV: Russia carried out one of the largest drone and missile attacks on Kyiv on Friday, killing six people in the capital and two more in southern Ukraine. The strikes targeted energy facilities, apartment buildings, and infrastructure, leaving debris and fires across nine districts of the city. Read More: Zelensky imposes sanctions amid Kyiv corruption sandal A […]
Russia strikes Ukraine with drones and missiles
KYIV: Russia launched overnight attacks on Ukraine using drones and missiles, killing at least three people and damaging critical energy infrastructure in multiple regions, Ukrainian officials reported on Saturday. President Volodymyr Zelensky said more than 450 drones and 45 missiles were deployed, targeting civilian and energy sites. In the city of Dnipro, a drone strike […]
Zelensky, Trump meet amid peace deal talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Washington on Monday to meet US President Donald Trump and European leaders for high-stakes talks aimed at shaping terms of a possible peace deal. The visit follows Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, which produced no ceasefire but promises of “robust security guarantees” for Ukraine. European […]
Zelensky confirms DC visit after “meaningful” Trump call
U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a long phone call early Saturday morning. The conversation took place just hours after Trump landed in Maryland, returning from his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Trump spent much of his flight discussing the summit and updating Zelensky. Later, he also spoke […]
Zelensky apologises to Trump as US-Ukraine relations seek repair
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sent a letter of apology to US President Donald Trump. This follows a tense public argument during their Oval Office meeting last month. Steve Witkoff, Trump’s special envoy, confirmed the apology, marking it as a step toward improving US-Ukraine relations. Witkoff emphasized that this move has sparked further discussions about […]
Trump freezes military aid to Ukraine amid tensions with Zelensky
U.S. President Donald Trump has paused military aid to Ukraine, marking a dramatic shift in policy following a tense confrontation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The clash, which occurred last Friday at the White House, saw Trump accuse Zelensky of failing to adequately appreciate Washington’s support. This decision deepens the rift between the two leaders […]
Ukraine’s Zelensky to meet Biden, address Congress in Washington
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet US leader Joe Biden and address Congress in Washington on Wednesday, a visit the White House said will send Russia a strong message of Western unity. The secretly arranged trip comes on the same day Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to meet his top military officials to assess the […]
Zelensky urges Germany to tear down new Russian ‘Wall’ in Europe
“It’s not a Berlin Wall — it is a Wall in central Europe between freedom and bondage and this Wall is growing bigger with every bomb” dropped on Ukraine, Zelensky told MPs. Appearing on a screen in his now trademark khaki T-shirt with dark rings under his eyes, Zelensky was welcomed by MPs in the […]
Poroshenko seeks votes in Western Ukraine in election run-off
Facing a potentially huge defeat in a run-off vote on Sunday, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko is fighting to close the gap by winning votes in the country’s largely conservative Western regions and expanding his appeal elsewhere. Up against Volodymyr Zelensky, a comedian with no previous political experience who topped the first round, Poroshenko believes he […]