Contents tagged with Zelensky
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Russian media ridicules Trump's sanction threats as empty rhetoric
Kremlin propagandists have dismissed President Donald Trump's threats to tighten sanctions against Russia as "just words." Trump’s recent statements about potential increased sanctions and tariffs on Russia have been entertaining for Kremlin commentators who suggest Washington won't follow through. According to Russian media outlet Agentstvo, which analyzed domestic media reaction, Trump’s statements are largely considered bluff.
On March 7, Trump announced the possibility of ramping up …
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Ukrainians rally behind Zelensky amid rising tensions with U.S.
Ukrainians have expressed outrage over recent rhetoric from the U.S., and their trust in President Volodymyr Zelensky has surged. The main driver of this increased unity and trust is not personal attacks on Zelensky but rather a perception that U.S. rhetoric is an attack on all of Ukraine and its citizens, according to the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS).
A significant rise in trust has been recorded; over the past two weeks, support for President Zelensky has jumped to 67%, …
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Ukrainian opposition leaders reject elections amid war and strained U.S. relations
In response to U.S. media reports about discussions between American officials and teams of Ukrainian opposition politicians such as Petro Poroshenko and Yulia Tymoshenko regarding possible elections in Ukraine, both leaders have dismissed the idea. "Our team has always been categorically against holding elections during the war and continues to adhere to this position," Poroshenko stated.
Petro Poroshenko, who served as Ukraine's president from 2014 to 2019, emphasized that elections could …
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Zelensky seeks U.S. confirmation on reports of halted military aid
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has tasked Ukrainian officials with obtaining official information from the United States regarding reports that the U.S. has paused military aid to Ukraine, as international media outlets have alleged. Zelensky addressed the nation in a video statement from Kyiv on Tuesday, March 4th.
The Ukrainian leader noted widespread concern over the future of U.S. assistance. "I've instructed Ukraine’s defense minister, intelligence chiefs, and diplomats to reach …
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Kremlin desperately seeking to block Ukraine-US Rare Earth Deal
In a calculated effort to sway Washington, the Kremlin is keen to underscore its preference for a rare-earth resources deal between Russia and the US over one with Ukraine. On February 23, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s press secretary questioned whether President Volodymyr Zelensky was ready to "sell" all of Ukraine to the US.
A day later, the Russian state-run TV channel "Vesti" accused Washington of blackmailing Kyiv into a rare-earth resources agreement.
Earlier, on February 22, the …
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Kremlin labels Zelensky-Trump dispute as a threat to peace efforts
Russian president’s spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, described Zelensky as lacking diplomatic skills, according to reports from Russian media. He noted that the verbal spat between Zelensky and Trump underscored the difficulties in resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict. "The Kiev regime and Zelensky have no desire for peace; they want to continue the war," Peskov claimed. He urged the international community to "persuade Zelensky to want peace" and added, "If Europeans can achieve this, they deserve …
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Zelensky warns of renewed conflict if Russian occupation recognized, advocates for just peace
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared that people would not accept an unjust end to the war if parts of Ukraine remain under Russian occupation. Zelensky expressed his conviction that if the Russian Federation continues to control occupied territories, it will only pave the way for renewed conflict.
Speaking at London's airport, he insisted that the occupation should not be legally recognized and emphasized the importance of adhering to the UN Charter and international agreements. …
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Zelensky: annexed territories will never be recognized as Russian despite peace deal pressures
Ukraine has declared it will "never" recognize the annexation of its territories currently occupied by Russia, even if such recognition becomes a requirement for any peace agreement. President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered this unwavering message late Sunday, March 2, addressing British journalists after a summit of European leaders in London.
Kyiv is adamant that these territories will always be considered under "temporary occupation" by Russia, despite current military limitations to …
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White House showdown: Zelensky's standoff with Trump could strengthen Ukraine’s position
Investigative journalist Roman Dobrokhotov asserts that the rift between President Zelensky and former President Trump may ultimately benefit Ukraine.
Offering his insights on social media platform X, Dobrokhotov, editor-in-chief of the Kremlin-critical outlet The Insider, shared his perspective that the public confrontation at the White House has actually reinforced Kyiv’s standing.
Despite the disagreement, Dobrokhotov is confident that Trump will not abandon Ukraine. He noted, "Trump aimed …
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Amidst U.S. tensions, Ukraine's resistance strengthens as Europe rallies against Russian ambitions
In a revealing blog post, Andriy Kovalenko, head of Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation, suggested that Russian President Vladimir Putin might need to abandon some of his ambitious plans amid a fallout in Washington.
Despite a tense exchange between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and then U.S. President Donald Trump in the White House, Kovalenko reassured allies that no catastrophe had unfolded. He noted that while Zelensky's visit might not have been a complete success, …