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‘I will have to do all the talking’: Trump hints at central role in Russia-Ukraine talks; says Zelenskyy, Putin hate each other

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that a face-to-face meeting between Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, is difficult, citing personal hostility between the two leaders. “The hatred between Zelenskyy and Putin is unfathomable, they hate each other so much they can’t breathe,” Trump told reporters.He added that the “hatred” […]

‘Dangerous precedent for Europe’: Zelenskyy slams Russia’s drones in Poland; urges joint response

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday warned that Russia’s overnight drone barrage, which sent multiple drones into Polish airspace, poses “an extremely dangerous precedent for Europe.”Zelenskyy said that at least eight Russian drones were “aimed toward” Poland during the overnight attack, forcing Warsaw to activate its air defences. “Moscow always pushes the boundaries of what […]

‘Brutally savage’: At least 21 civilians killed in Russian attack; Zelenskyy demands global sanctions

Volodymyr Zelenskyy (ANI) A Russian glide bomb struck the village of Yarova in Ukraine’s Donetsk region on Tuesday. More than 20 civilians were killed as pensions were being distributed, president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.Calling the strike “brutally savage,” Zelenskyy said the bomb hit directly in the middle of the rural settlement, targeting ordinary people. He extended […]

‘Putin is testing the world’: Zelenskyy calls for Russia sanctions after massive attack on Ukraine; European leaders to meet in US this week

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for tougher sanctions on Russia after Moscow launched its largest aerial assault since the start of the war, striking government buildings and residential areas across the country. In a series of posts on X, Zelenskyy said international condemnation must be matched by concrete steps. “It is important that today we […]

‘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 […]

Donald Trump to speak with Zelenskyy: White House confirms call; no immediate talks with Putin amid ongoing conflict

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (local time) that he will soon speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as US efforts to help end Russia’s war in Ukraine appear to have stalled, leaving the White House increasingly frustrated.Trump told reporters during a meeting with Polish President Karol Nawrocki in the Oval Office that he […]

‘Spinning tales’ in China: Zelenskyy reacts to Putin’s visit, accuses him of shifting blame for Ukraine war

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin (AP images) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday reacted to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent visit to China, accusing him of trying to shift blame for the ongoing war in Ukraine. In a post on X, Zelenskyy said Putin was “spinning tales” in China, pretending he was not responsible for […]

Germany criticizes EU remarks on plans to deploy to Ukraine

German defense minister Boris Pistorius (AP) Two top lawmakers from Germany’s ruling coalition made a surprise visit to Ukraine.Jens Spahn, the leader of the conservative CDU/CSU in the Bundestag, and Matthias Miersch, the Bundestag leader of the center-left Social Democrats, met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and held talks in the Ukrainian capital. Trump-Putin Bonhomie ‘IRKS’ […]

‘Horrific murder’: Zelenskyy confirms ex-speaker Parubiy shot dead; vows probe

A Ukrainian lawmaker and former speaker of parliament was shot dead on Saturday in the western city of Lviv, authorities confirmed — a killing, President Volodymyr Zelensky denounced as a “horrific murder.“Police said the victim was gunned down in a hail of bullets but did not initially name him. Putin’s Missiles & Drones Rip Through […]

Trump: Putin won’t meet Zelenskyy as he ‘does not like him’; eyes Kim Jong Un meeting, pushes Russia-China denuclearisation talks

President Donald Trump speaks as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House, in Washington. (AP photo) US President Donald Trump on Monday suggested that Russian President Vladimir Putin is reluctant to meet his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy simply because he “does not like him,” while also signaling a renewed willingness […]