Ukraine corruption crisis: Zelenskyy’s chief of staff Andrii Yermak resigns after raid; Kyiv’s political turmoil deepens

[ad_1] File photo: Zelenskyy’s chief of staff Andrii Yermak (Picture credit: AP) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accepted the resignation of his powerful chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, hours after anti-corruption investigators searched his residence inside the presidential compound in Kyiv. Zelenskyy confirmed the resignation on Friday and said he would consider a replacement on […]

‘I don’t believe it’: Donald Trump reacts to Zelenskyy’s outfit; watch how Ukrainian President responded

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump on Monday praised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy less formal suit as he arrived at the White House for talks on the Russia-Ukraine war, months after their tense February meeting.“I don’t believe it… I love it!” Trump said as he greeted Zelenskyy. Smiling, the Ukrainian leader replied, “This is the best […]

‘Putin unable to take Donetsk for 12 years’: Zelenskyy’s strong pitch on ceding territory day before Trump talks; ‘need US on our side’

[ad_1] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a strong pitch against ceding terroritries like Donetsk to Russia a day before his talks with US President Donald Trump. He said that any discussions involving territories should take place in a trilateral meeting with Ukraine’s presence.Speaking in Brussels with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, he said, […]

Ukraine-Russia war: EU leaders back Zelenskyy’s right to choose alliances; push for continued sanctions on Moscow

[ad_1] European leaders on Saturday made it clear that Moscow cannot dictate whether Ukraine joins the European Union or Nato.The EU claimed that Russia has no veto power over Kyiv’s future. The strong message came a day after talks between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin ended without a breakthrough on ending […]

Ukraine aid row: EU withholds $1.7 billion; Zelenskyy’s new bill faces internal and external pressure

[ad_1] The European Union has frozen $1.7 billion in aid earmarked for Ukraine after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a bill that weakens the independence of the country’s top anti-corruption agencies. The withheld amount represents over a third of the funding set aside by the Union under its Ukraine Facility fund, which was launched last year […]

‘Will analyse and decide’: Vladimir Putin on Zelenskyy’s offer to halt strikes on civilian infrastructure

[ad_1] Volodymyr Zelenskyy (left) and Vladimir Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday said he would “analyse” his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy‘s proposal, under which the warring neighbours would halt airstrikes targeting the other’s civilian infrastructure.“We will analyse everything and take the corresponding decisions,” Putin told state TV reporters in Moscow, according to news agency […]

Zelenskyy Easter Message: ‘Evil may have its hour, but God will have his day’: Zelenskyy’s Easter message after accusing Russia of ceasefire violations

[ad_1] File photo: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote a message of unity and faith on the occasion of Easter Sunday, as he accused Russian forces of breaching a temporary ceasefire, earlier declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin.“Evil may have its hour, but God will have His day,” Zelenskyy posted on X. […]

‘Totally unfounded’: Beijing hits back at Zelenskyy’s claim of Chinese troops fighting for Russia

[ad_1] Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian on Wednesday rejected Ukraine’s allegations of Chinese nationals fighting alongside Russian forces, calling the claims “totally unfounded.” “The Chinese government always asks Chinese citizens to stay away from conflict zones, avoid getting involved in any form of armed conflict, and especially refrain from participating in any party’s military […]

Zelenskyy’s last-minute choice of ‘wrong gift’ instead of world championship belt led to Oval Office spat

[ad_1] Zelenskyy showed Trump gruesome photos of Ukrainian prisoners of war instead of handing him the gift that he brought. In an interview with Time Magazine, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that he had brought the heavyweight boxing championship bet won by Oleksandr Usyk to the White House and planned to gift it to President […]