Contents tagged with Zelensky
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Kyiv develops contingency plan amid stalled U.S.-brokered peace talks with Russia
Kyiv is reportedly preparing a contingency "Plan B" should U.S. President Donald Trump's peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia fail to materialize, reports Bild.
For the past four months, Ukraine has been enduring the conflict with Russia without new supplies from the U.S., relying only on previously promised arms. In response, Kyiv has intensified efforts to bolster its defense industry. A notable increase in the production of kamikaze drones has been observed, significantly impacting …
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Zelensky names the only compromise Ukraine is willing to make in negotiations with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has named Ukraine's readiness to negotiate with what he calls a "terrorist state" as a significant compromise. According to Zelensky, while Kyiv shows goodwill, Russia continues its missile strikes, painting a grim picture on the ground.
During a joint press conference with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on April 24, Zelensky stated that any peace talks must begin with a complete and unconditional ceasefire, a position Russia has yet to accept. …
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Ukraine stands firm on negotiation terms: no surrender, no Crimea concessions
Ukraine has expressed willingness to engage in negotiations with Russia yet steadfastly emphasizes that capitulation is out of the question. Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko remarked that the Ukrainians will not entertain the notion of a frozen conflict, nor will they concede to the recognition of Crimea's occupation.
During discussions in London, the Ukrainian delegation declared the impossibility of acknowledging Crimea as Russian—now or in the future. Svyrydenko delivered this statement …
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Ukraine and Russia trade accusations over breaching the Easter Ceasefire
In a worrying escalation, Russian military forces are reportedly ignoring a recently declared Easter ceasefire and continue their assaults on Ukrainian positions, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday, April 20, in a Telegram message. You can view the message.
According to Zelensky, Ukrainian positions were attacked 59 times overnight, with five storming actions by Russian troops observed. "Our forces are responding appropriately given the circumstances," Zelensky wrote, adding …
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Zelensky proposes to use EU funds and frozen Russian assets to buy Patriot missiles amidst Trump's opposition
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has suggested using EU financial resources and frozen Russian assets to purchase hundreds of Patriot missiles from the United States, reports Germany’s Bild, emphasizing that former U.S. President Donald Trump is unwilling to assist Kyiv, even if offered $50 billion from EU funds.
Zelensky’s proposal comes as the United States remains the sole producer of Patriot missiles. Prior to assuming office, Trump made it clear he preferred not to provide Ukraine …
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Ukraine denies 100,000 troop casualty claim, reveals true war toll
In a recent CBS News 60 Minutes interview, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was said to discuss the death toll of Ukrainian troops during the ongoing war. However, according to Presidential Spokesman Sergey Nikiforov, the Ukrainian leader did not mention that 100,000 soldiers had been killed. It was journalist Scott Pelley who quoted this figure off-camera, as reported by Liga.net.
President Zelensky emphasized, "Our people are paying the highest price," with his spokesperson …
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Zelensky confirms Ukrainian military operations in Russian border regions
According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukrainian armed forces (AFU) are holding positions not only in Russia's Kursk region but also in the neighboring Belgorod region. "We are conducting active operations in the border areas on enemy territory," Zelensky announced in his evening video address from Kyiv on Monday, April 7. "The war must return to where it came from," he emphasized.
While no official confirmation from Russia on Ukrainian troop advances in the Belgorod region has …
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Zelensky calls for increased global pressure on Russia following renewed attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that over the past day, Russian forces dropped 50 bombs on the Sumy region and launched drone attacks on Kharkiv and the Odesa region. Zelensky, in a statement shared on his Telegram channel, highlighted that these strikes targeted critical energy infrastructure: an FPV drone hit a substation in the Sumy region, and artillery shelling damaged power lines in Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk region. As a result, 4,000 people have been left without …
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Zelensky: U.S. to consult with Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Europe on ceasefire monitoring
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the United States will initiate consultations with Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and several European nations regarding their preparedness to monitor a potential ceasefire.
“We have been informed that the American side will conduct internal consultations, followed by talks with Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and some European countries to assess their readiness for monitoring. We will not proceed otherwise,” Zelensky said during a Friday briefing.
Zelensky …
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Zelensky refutes claims of encirclement, highlights ongoing Ukrainian military operations in Kursk region
In response to circulating rumors, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reassured the public that Ukrainian forces are not encircled in the Kursk region, as ongoing military operations continue.
Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, briefed President Zelensky on the situation at the front lines. He reported that Ukrainian units are continuing their mission on Russian soil, significantly tying down Russian forces that were initially meant for …