Ukraine Russia conflict

‘Incredibly incompetent’: Putin dismisses fears that Russia will attack Nato; criticizes ‘nonsense’ claims of Russian aggression

Russian president Vladimir Putin on Thursday pledged swift retaliation against Europe’s “escalating militarisation” while dismissing Western concerns about a potential Russian attack on Nato as “nonsense.”“It turns out that war with the Russians is practically on the doorstep. They repeat this nonsense, this mantra, over and over again … They can’t believe what they’re saying, […]

‘Aimless war’: Donald Trump says Ukraine ‘in position to win’ with US, NATO support; calls Russia ‘paper tiger’

Donald Trump assures support for Ukraine (File photos) US President Donald Trump on Tuesday gave strong remarks on the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict, claiming that Ukraine, with European Union and NATO support, could potentially reclaim all of its territory.Trump, in a post on his social media platform Truth Social, slammed Russia’s war effort as “aimless” and […]

Trump lands in UK: Trade, Ukraine war and meeting with King Charles – what’s on the agenda

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump touched down in London on Tuesday for a historic second state visit to the United Kingdom, marked by royal pageantry, trade deals and political controversy.Trump, who will be hosted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, described the monarch as “an elegant gentleman” who […]

‘Come to Kyiv’: Zelenskyy turns down Putin’s Moscow invitation; accuses Russian President of ‘playing games’

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected Vladimir Putin’s invitation for talks in Moscow, saying he cannot visit the capital of a country launching daily attacks on Ukraine.Instead, Zelenskyy suggested that the Russian leader come to Kyiv if he is “genuine” about holding discussions. “He can come to Kyiv. If a […]

Putin-Zelenskyy meeting: Donald Trump casts doubt on one-on-one talks; hints at trilateral on Russia-Ukraine war

File photo: Russian President Putin, US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump has expressed uncertainty over arranging direct talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, though he suggested trilateral discussions involving himself could still take place.In an interview with the Daily Caller published […]

‘Most effective way forward’: Zelenskyy wants direct talks with Putin; claims ‘boots on Ukrainian ground important’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday urged for direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling it “the most effective way forward” to end the war, even as Moscow ruled out any immediate meeting.His remarks came as Ukraine celebrated Independence Day amid drone strikes and continued fighting on the frontline.Speaking at a ceremony marking Ukraine’s […]

Ukraine-Russia conflict: Zelenskyy arrives in London, meets UK PM Starmer ahead of Trump-Putin’s Alaska summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London on Thursday, exchanging a handshake and a warm embrace before heading inside for talks. This high profile meeting comes just a day before a key US-Russia summit in Alaska that could affect the Kyiv-Moscow conflict, as a show of strong support as Ukraine […]

Russia-Ukraine war: Donald Trump says ‘I am on nobody’s side’; distances himself from Putin

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) said he wants to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, declaring that he is “on the side of humanity,” calling for an immediate halt to the ongoing “killing of thousands of people.““I am on nobody’s side… you know what side I am on? Humanity side. I […]

Trump admired Ukraine’s ‘Spider Web’ operation, told aides it was ‘pretty strong’

Trump felt Ukraine’s drone attack on Russia was ‘pretty strong’. President Donald Trump admired Ukraine’s surprise drone attack over the weekend on Russia and called it ‘pretty strong’ and ‘badass’, Axios reported citing the president’s aides. But the president is worried as to what comes next as Russian President Vladimir Putin told him “very strongly” […]

‘I will be waiting for Putin’: Zelenksyy ahead of ceasefire talks with Russia in Turkey

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday said he is ready to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Türkiye for direct peace talks.Zelenskyy expressed hope that a proposed ceasefire beginning Monday could finally bring an end to the bloodshed in the Ukraine–Russia conflict, which has now lasted almost three years.“I will be waiting for Putin,” Zelenskyy […]