‘Emergency situation’: Russian strike causes hours-long blackout at Chornobyl nuclear plant; Zelenskyy warns of ‘global threat’

[ad_1] A Russian strike on an energy facility in the town of Slavutych, Kyiv Oblast, caused a several-hour blackout at the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant on Oct. 1, the Energy Ministry reported. Slavutych, located in northern Ukraine, was built to house personnel evacuated from the plant after the 1986 disaster.The energy ministry reported an “emergency […]

Moldova elections: Zelenskyy hails Maia Sandu’s victory; calls out Russia’s ‘destabilising activity’

[ad_1] Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy hailed victory of pro-European Union party in Moldova’s election, claiming that Russian “destabilising activity” failed to failed to upend the results.In a social media post on X, Zelenskyy said that Russia’s subversion and the constant disinformation did not work in the elections and Moldova defended itself from the threats. ‘French […]

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

[ad_1] 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 […]

‘Putin was lying to Trump’: Zelenskyy reacts to US president’s ‘U-turn’ on Russia war – watch

[ad_1] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday expressed surprise over US President Donald Trump’s U-turn on Russia war, while noting that he believed their relationship was now “better than before.”He further claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s repeatedly “lying” to Trump brought US and Ukraine closer. “I think we have better relations than before. It’s […]

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

[ad_1] 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 […]

Ukraine President Zelenskyy hopeful of meeting Donald Trump next week

[ad_1] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he would meet US counterpart Donald Trump on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly next week as Russia intensified strikes across his country. Zelensky said he would hold “a meeting with the President of the United States”, adding he would discuss security guarantees for Ukraine and sanctions on […]

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

[ad_1] 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 […]

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

[ad_1] 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 […]

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

[ad_1] 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 […]