Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s proposal for a face-to-face meeting, saying he currently sees “no point” in holding direct talks as the war between Russia and Ukraine enters its fifth year. Read More: Zelenskiy urges direct talks with Putin to end war Speaking during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Putin described […]
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Russia strikes hit Ukraine ahead of Zelenskiy Trump talks
Russia launched a fresh wave of missile and drone attacks on Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine early on Saturday, hours before President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is due to hold what he has described as crucial talks with US President Donald Trump aimed at ending nearly four years of war. Read More: Zelensky plans to meet Trump on Sunday […]
Zelenskiy drops NATO ambition as Berlin peace talks begin
Ukraine has relinquished its aim to join the NATO military alliance in exchange for Western security guarantees as a compromise to end the war with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday as peace talks got underway in Berlin. Zelenskiy aired the concession as he flew to the German capital where he began meetings with […]
Kremlin stresses peace, calls Zelenskiy’s government invalid
Russia says it wants to move toward peace in Ukraine, despite calling President Volodymyr Zelenskiy illegitimate. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the statement on Friday. Officials emphasized that Russia’s position does not preclude future negotiations. President Vladimir Putin claims Zelenskiy’s term has expired, questioning the legitimacy of Ukraine’s leadership. The Kremlin insists it remains open […]
Zelenskiy signs strategic military pact with France
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is in Paris to finalize deals with France for air-defence systems, warplanes, and missiles. The agreements aim to strengthen Ukraine’s long-term military capacity amid rising Russian drone and missile attacks. Talks with President Emmanuel Macron are expected to yield both immediate and long-term support. Zelenskiy announced that a historic agreement will […]
Trump Hints at Supplying Tomahawk Missiles to Ukraine
WASHINGTON / KYIV — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he may authorize the transfer of long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine if Russian President Vladimir Putin refuses to end the war, signaling a potentially dramatic escalation in U.S. support for Kyiv. Trump made the remarks aboard Air Force One while en route to […]
Trump sets deadline: 25-50% tariffs on Russian oil if no ceasefire in Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he would impose secondary tariffs of 25% to 50% on Russian oil if Moscow blocks efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Trump stated that these tariffs could start within a month unless there is a ceasefire. He emphasized his anger after Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized […]
Zelenskiy says Ukraine ready to launch counteroffensive
KYIV, June 3 (Reuters) – Ukraine is ready to launch its long-awaited counteroffensive to recapture Russian-occupied territory, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in an interview published on Saturday. “We strongly believe that we will succeed,” Zelenskiy told the Wall Street Journal. “I don’t know how long it will take. To be honest, it can go a […]