‘Vile attack’: Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemns latest Russian offensive; discusses weapons initiative with Nato chief

Volodymyr Zelenskyy (ANI) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday that he spoke with Nato secretary general Mark Rutte to discuss Russia’s latest “vile” offensive and efforts to strengthen Ukraine’s defence capabilities.Zelenskyy also highlighted discussions on the PURL (Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List) initiative, a program designed to help Kyiv acquire weapons systems to protect its […]

‘Without China, Russia is nothing’: Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Beijing could pressure Moscow to end war; criticizes silence

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the UN Security Council on Tuesday that China has the potential to pressure Russia to end the war, following US calls for Beijing to halt its oil purchases from Moscow.“China is also represented here, a powerful nation on which Russia now depends completely,” Zelensky told the council, noting China’s status […]

‘Like mixing oil and vinegar’: Donald Trump on Volodymyr Zelenskyy- Vladimir Putin meet; hesitant over his own attendance

US President Donald Trump on Friday likened the prospect of bringing Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy together for talks to “mixing oil and vinegar,” acknowledging fading hopes for such a meeting. When pressed about his own participation, he offered only a cautious “we’ll see.”“We’re going to see if Putin and Zelenskyy […]

‘Stopping the killing is key’: Volodymyr Zelenskyy urges Russia to halt strikes; calls Moscow’s refusal to accept ceasefire ‘complicating situation’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday said that Russia’s refusal to accept a ceasefire was complicating efforts to end Ukraine’s war, which has lasted over three years, and added that stopping the killing is a key element of stopping the war. “We see that Russia rebuffs numerous calls for a ceasefire and has not yet […]

World Leaders Attend Pope Leo’s Inaugural Mass

Presidents, prime ministers and royalty were among those present in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday morning for Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass, a service that marks the official start of his pontificate. Here are some of the world leaders who have flown to Rome to attend the Mass that installs Pope Leo as the leader […]

Zelensky’s Red Line on Crimea Tied to Political Realities at Home

When the Trump administration proposed a peace plan that would recognize Russian rule of the Crimean peninsula, the response from Kyiv was a loud and unequivocal no. Doing so would violate the nation’s Constitution, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine told reporters. It would never happen, he declared, not even in exchange for the end of […]

‘Over 2,000 violations by Russia of Putin’s Easter truce’: Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Volodymyr Zelenskyy (File photo) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday alleged Russian troops carried out “more than 2,000 violations” of a 30-hour Easter truce announced by Russia’s leader and his counterpart Vladimir Putin.However, Zelenskyy conceded the day passed without air raids. He suggested that as a result, neither side should carry out strikes with long-range […]

Ukraine and U.S. Sign Agreement in Lead-Up to Full Minerals Deal

Ukraine and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding late on Thursday on a minerals agreement, according to Ukraine’s economy minister, bringing both sides closer to a deal that has gone through multiple, contentious rounds of negotiations. The signing fell short of a full agreement on the final terms of a minerals deal, which […]

China supplying weapons to Russia, claims Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday claimed that China was supplying weapons to Russia, adding that the Asian nation’s representative were engaged in the production of weapons on Russian territory.“We have finally received information that China is supplying weapons to the Russian Federation,” he said.“We believe that Chinese representatives are engaged in the production of […]

Palm Sunday Attack Leaves Sumy Residents Doubtful of a Ukraine-Russia Cease-Fire

A gigantic, roiling cloud of black smoke swirled up from a parking lot of burning cars, as residents milled about on a sidewalk in distress, and police and fire vehicles careened past. Then the scene became more chaotic. “Shelter! shelter!” a policeman yelled. A thin, buzzing noise, like a chain saw running in the distance, […]