Volodymyr Zelensky

Deadly Russian drone attack rocks Kyiv as Ukraine lobbies for aid in Rome

Nineteen people were wounded and damage reported in nearly every district of Kyiv in the attack.

Firefighters work at the site of the apartment building hit by Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine July 10, 2025
 Servicemen of the 68th Oleksa Dovbush Separate Jaeger Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine set up Starlink satellite internet system, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the frontline town of Pokrovsk in Donetsk region, Ukraine April 10, 2025.

Ukraine to launch Starlink mobile internet in 2026, becoming Europe's first, Kyivstar says

 Pope Leo XIV and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wave from a balcony during their meeting in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, July 9, 2025.

Pope Leo meets Zelensky, offers to host Ukraine peace talks

 Ukrainian military soldiers rest at a position on a front line, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the city of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region, Ukraine July 5, 2025

Russia downs 120 Ukrainian drones overnight, gains control of Ukraine settlements


The risky gamble on Trump - opinion

Trump supporters would do well to pause; this is someone who scraps long-standing policies one day and reinstates them the next.

 US PRESIDENT Donald Trump speaks to the media in the White House press briefing room last week. The writer asks: Will Trump work to achieve a long-term agreement that prevents a future Iranian threat?

Russia and Ukraine conduct another prisoner swap, Russian news agencies say

Both sides exchanged the same number of prisoners, but there was no word on how many soldiers were involved, the state RIA news agency said.

 Russia's President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with CEO of Rostec state corporation Sergei Chemezov in Moscow, Russia, June 17, 2025.

Russia flies bomber planes over Baltic for first time since Ukrainian drone attacks

Russia's Wednesday flyover appeared to send a message that business was running as usual despite the Ukrainian attacks.

 A Russian Tu-160 and Tu-22M3 aircraft fly over Red Square during the Victory Day Parade in Moscow, Russia, June 24, 2020. The military parade, marking the 75th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two.

France approaches Renault over potential drone production for Ukraine

Earlier on Sunday, French news website Franceinfo reported the French carmaker was expected to produce drones in Ukraine.

 TIRANA, ALBANIA - MAY 16: President of France Emmanuel Macron speaks with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the 6th European Political Community summit on May 16, 2025 in Tirana, Albania.

Putin's helicopter caught in Ukrainian drone attack while visiting Kursk region - report

This comes as Russia and Ukraine exchanged 1,000 prisoners of war over the weekend.

 Emergency workers extinguish fires in the debris of a private house that was destroyed in a Russian rocket strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Markhalivka, Kyiv region, Ukraine, May 25, 2025.

Trump says Russia, Ukraine to begin peace talks immediately

Ceasefire negotiations are said to begin between Ukraine and Russia with aid from Trump.

 US President Donald Trump gestures, while he boards Air Force One, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, May 16, 2025.

Peace breakthrough unlikely as Putin declines to meet Zelensky in Turkey

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted that the US didn't have high expectations for the talks, and several world leaders slammed Putin's decision to not come.

 Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan welcomes Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey May 15, 2025.

Putin proposes direct peace talks with Ukraine after three years of war

Putin said that Russia was proposing direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul in an attempt to "eliminate the root causes of the conflict" and "to achieve the restoration of a long-term, lasting peace."

 Russian President Vladimir Putin gives a statement to the media at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia May 11, 2025.

Britain prepares for direct Russian attack, updates war plans - report

UK defense officials, fearing a direct attack from Russia, began revising contingency plans to prepare the country for a potential wartime stance.

 Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer talk during a ceremony, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, at the Independence Square in Kyiv, Ukraine May 10, 2025.

Controversial Ukrainian diplomat appointed UN envoy, prompting international criticism

Melnyk’s past defense of WWII-era nationalist leader Stepan Bandera and blunt diplomatic style continue to draw backlash from Israel, Poland, and beyond.

 Ukrainian Ambassador to Germany Andriy Melnyk attends the opening for the annual press association ball (Bundespresseball), in Berlin, Germany, April 29, 2022.

Ukraine says it downed Russian warplane with naval drone

This comes as Russian President Putin is trying to push for a three-day ceasefire in remembrance of the 80th anniversary of World War II's end, which many parties are saying is a farce.

 Sukhoi Su-30 jet fighters perform during the MAKS 2021 air show in Zhukovsky, outside Moscow, Russia, July 24, 2021.