Contents tagged with Zelensky

  • Ukraine sanctions Georgian leaders: Zelensky urges global action against Russian influence

    Ukraine has introduced sanctions against key Georgian authorities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged the global community to take a firmer stance on view of the unfolding events in Georgia, warning that "a lack of principle" could result in the country being lost for decades. President Zelensky announced the sanctions, specifically targeting those "surrendering Georgia to Putin," through his Telegram channel.

    "I have just signed a decree that enforces the decision on sanctions. …

  • Ukrainian F-16s: a game changer in missile defense

    In a recent interview with Sky News, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that Ukrainian F-16 fighter jets successfully intercepted and destroyed seven Russian cruise missiles aimed at civilian targets during a mass missile strike by Russian forces.

    Analysts from Army Recognition note that the acquisition of F-16 Fighting Falcon jets proved to be a pivotal moment for Ukraine's air power, as these aircraft are equipped with advanced technology and avionics. Famed for their …

  • Zelensky highlights strategic importance of Ukrainian Forces in Kursk region amid Russian losses and Putin's urgency

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the critical role of Ukrainian Armed Forces stationed in the Kursk region. According to him, these forces are crucial in "defending their Motherland," while Russia reportedly suffers substantial losses on its own territory.

    Russian President Vladimir Putin has tasked his military with expelling Ukrainian forces from the Kursk region before Donald Trump's inauguration. During the third International Conference on Food Security, Grain From …

  • Zelensky: Ukrainian F-16 pilots counter Russian missile barrage, downing 10 aerial targets

    During a coordinated missile strike by Russia on Ukraine on November 17, Ukrainian F-16 fighter pilots shot down 10 aerial targets, as reported by President Volodymyr Zelensky. Throughout the week, Russian forces launched 140 missiles of various types, over 900 guided aerial bombs, and more than 600 attack drones. Recovery efforts are underway in the Rivne, Lviv, Dnipropetrovsk, Volyn, and Odesa regions to address the damage to infrastructure. President Zelensky conveyed that the Russians "once …

  • Zelensky highlights recruitment challenges in Ukrainian Armed Forces amid increased mobilization efforts

    President Volodymyr Zelensky has clarified that following increased mobilization, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have not received hundreds of thousands of new recruits. Citing insufficient conscription, Zelensky emphasized that not enough Ukrainians have been called to duty.

    Following the bolstered mobilization efforts in Ukraine, it appears not enough citizens have been drafted to fill the manpower gap at the front lines, said Zelensky in an interview with Ukrainian Radio.

    When reminded about …

  • Zelensky outlines plan for war's end through diplomacy by 2025

    Amid a challenging situation on the front lines, Ukraine is determined to end the war no later than 2025. "From our side, we must do everything to ensure that the war ends next year. Through diplomatic means. This is very important," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with the news agency Suspilne on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of "Ukrainian Radio" .

    The Ukrainian leader acknowledged the "truly complex" situation on the eastern front. Despite a slow pace, …

  • Zelensky reports significant progress in partner weapons deliveries to frontlines

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a high-level meeting with Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, Chief of the General Staff Anatolii Bargilevich, and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.

    The discussion centered around the frontline situation, particularly focusing on the Pokrovsk, Kurakhove, Toretsk, and Kupyansk directions, which have drawn significant attention today.

    "There are important shifts regarding support deliveries from partners for the front—we are recording an increase in …

  • Zelensky: Poland holds back on MiG-29 jets for Ukraine despite NATO agreements

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Poland is not sending MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, despite previous agreements with NATO. Zelensky said, speaking during a meeting with local community leaders in the Zakarpattia region, that Warsaw is searching for reasons not to deliver combat aircraft to Kyiv.

    The Ukrainian President emphasized the nation's eagerness to acquire these planes from Poland but stated that Warsaw has been unable to supply them due to its own aviation needs. …

  • Zelensky calls for global action amid reports of North Korean troops supporting Russia

    North Korea could reportedly be sending up to 12,000 troops to bolster Russia's military efforts. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has publicly declared that Ukraine possesses evidence of preparations for two military units, comprising North Korean troops, which may each reach 6,000 soldiers.

    Zelensky also disclosed that today, General-in-Chief Alexander Syrsky briefed him on the advancement of North Korean troop training within Russia. "This presents a challenge. However, we are …

  • Putin calls Ukraine nuclear weapons claims a 'provocation,' warns of Russian response

    Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed discussions about Ukraine potentially developing nuclear weapons as a "provocation" and warned that any movement in this direction would lead to a "response." Speaking at a meeting with BRICS member state media representatives, Russian media reported on Friday, October 18.

    "This is yet another provocation. Creating a nuclear weapon in today's world is not complicated. I'm not sure if Ukraine can currently achieve this; it's not so simple for the …