Zelensky says he is encouraged by US signals on ending Russia-Ukraine war: 'I see changes'

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensk was addressing journalists after a day of talks with Nordic leaders in Denmark. (AFP)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday he was very happy with messages he was getting from the US in terms of moving towards a resolution of the more than 4-1/2-year-old war with Russia. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensk was addressing journalists after a day of talks with Nordic leaders in Denmark. (AFP) Zelensky was addressing … Read more

Zelensky says will stop hitting Russia refineries if US provides missiles

Zelensky says will stop hitting Russia refineries if US provides missiles

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that his country would stop hitting Russian oil refineries a key demand of US President Donald Trump if Washington provided Kyiv with powerful Patriot interceptor missiles. Zelensky says will stop hitting Russia refineries if US provides missiles Trump, battling inflation at home driven in large part by soaring energy … Read more

Zelensky hails resumption of US advance warning of strikes on Ukraine

Zelensky hails resumption of US advance warning of strikes on Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed Tuesday the resumption of US intelligence sharing on looming Russian strikes, but insisted Kyiv must be included in any future talks on its fate after meetings with US envoys. Zelensky hails resumption of US advance warning of strikes on Ukraine “We are thankful that intelligence works… I’m speaking about early … Read more

Zelensky rallies European allies as Trump ties slump

Zelensky rallies European allies as Trump ties slump

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky sought Thursday to rally European allies after saying Kyiv would no longer abide by US President Donald Trump’s demands not to strike Russian oil refineries. Zelensky rallies European allies as Trump ties slump Relations between Kyiv and Washington have soured since last week, when Trump eased sanctions on Russia in exchange … Read more

Zelensky questions Trump’s Russia diesel deal, calls it an ‘investment in war’

Zelensky criticised Trump's Russian diesel deal, warning it could fund Moscow's war and undermine peace efforts.. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP) (AFP)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticized US President Donald Trump’s decision to allow Russia to supply diesel to the United States and global markets, warning that the move could help Moscow fund its war against Ukraine. Zelensky criticised Trump’s Russian diesel deal, warning it could fund Moscow’s war and undermine peace efforts.. (Photo by Brendan … Read more

Zelensky claims Ukraine ‘de-occupied’ around 140 kilometres of territory from Russia, hurled 42,000 casualties a month

Zelensky claims Ukraine ‘de-occupied’ around 140 kilometres of territory from Russia, hurled 42,000 casualties a month

“As of today, about 125-140 square kilometres have been de-occupied,” Zelensky said (Photo: X/@ZelenskyyUa). Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday said the Ukrainian forces have so far “de-occupied” about 125-140 square kilometres of territory under operation “Vivaldi”.“As of today, about 125-140 square kilometres have been de-occupied,” Zelensky said.Operation Vivaldi is a name given by Ukraine’s … Read more

Zelensky says Putin using fighters from 47 countries in Ukraine war

Zelensky says Putin using fighters from 47 countries in Ukraine war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin of using third-country fighters from 47 countries to prosecute Moscow’s war against Ukraine. Zelensky says Putin using fighters from 47 countries in Ukraine war Highlighting Russia’s growing defense relationship with North Korea, Zelensky also said that two North Korean troops deployed to fight against Ukraine … Read more

Russian strikes kill seven in Ukraine, Zelensky vows winter campaign

Russian strikes kill seven in Ukraine, Zelensky vows winter campaign

Russian strikes across Ukraine killed at least seven people on Wednesday, including two in a new barrage on Kyiv, as it vowed there would be no “pause” in Europe’s worst conflict since World War II. Russian strikes kill seven in Ukraine, Zelensky vows winter campaign The attacks came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the … Read more

Zelensky plans ‘difficult’ measures to cut budget deficit

Zelensky plans 'difficult' measures to cut budget deficit

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday said he planned to take difficult and unpopular decisions to plug the country’s yawning budget deficit. Zelensky plans ‘difficult’ measures to cut budget deficit The deficit is weighed down in particular by a 23-billion-euro gap in military spending. Zelensky floated seven unspecified draft laws which he said were “needed … Read more