Volodymyr Zelensky

Ukraine’s capital Kyiv hit by massive missile, drone attack

Explosions reverberated through the city shortly after 1 a.m. local time after the air force announced a threat of an Oreshnik launch on its Telegram channel.

Illustrative: Firefighters work at the site of an apartment building damaged during yesterday's Russian missile and drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine in this handout picture released May 15, 2026.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrives to attend an informal European leaders' summit in Ayia Napa, Cyprus April 23, 2026.

Ukraine's Zelensky says proposal of associate EU membership 'unfair'

A serviceman takes part in the "Zapad-2025" (West-2025) joint Russian-Belarusian military drills at a training ground near the town of Borisov, east of the capital Minsk, on September 15, 2025.

Belarus holds nuclear weapons exercises, says drills are not 'aimed at other states'

Residents clear debris from broken windows in a damaged apartment building following a Ukrainian drone attack in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict in Krasnogorsk, in the Moscow region, Russia May 17, 2026.

Ukraine launches biggest drone attack on Moscow in over a year


Ukraine secures drone deals with nearly 20 countries, Zelensky announces

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy announces four signed drone agreements with 20 countries, marking a key milestone in Ukraine's global defense diplomacy.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks to the media as he arrives to attend an informal European leaders' summit in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, April 23, 2026; illustrative.

Ukraine, Russia trade accusations of violating US-backed ceasefire

The three-day pause, announced on Friday by President Donald Trump, is part of a broader US-led push for peace that has so far failed to end the more than four-year-old war.

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a military parade on Victory Day, marking the 81st anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Red Square in central Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2026.

Russia, Ukraine agree on three-day US-mediated ceasefire

US President Donald Trump's announcement on Truth Social also said each country, locked in more than four years of conflict, would be exchanging 1,000 prisoners of war.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump pose for a picture during their meeting at the sidelines of the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF), in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026.

UK announces sanctions targeting Russia fighter recruitment, drone production

This comes as a Russian overnight missile and drone attack on Ukrainian gas production facilities killed five people, including two rescue workers.

Workers clean a street next to damaged cars following what local authorities said was a Ukrainian drone attack, amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict, in the town of Voronezh, Russia July 15, 2025.

Ukraine to seek clarity from US on Russian ceasefire proposal

Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday and told reporters they had discussed the idea of "a little bit of a ceasefire".

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky waves as he meets U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, amid negotiations to end the Russian war in Ukraine, in Washington, DC, US, August 18, 2025.

Ukraine presses Israel on grain shipment as 'Twitter diplomacy' accusations fly

Ukraine and Israel exchange heated words over a grain vessel dispute, with Ukraine accusing Israel of "Twitter diplomacy" and failing to act on its legal requests.

Israeli Minister of foreign affairs Gideon Saar attends the lobby for Israel–United States relations at the Knesset, Israel's Parliament in Jerusalem, February 25, 2026.

Zelensky blasts Israel over purchase of stolen Ukrainian grain, threatens sanctions

Ukrainian President Zelensky condemned Israel's purchase of grain from Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories, stating it cannot be considered legitimate business and warning of sanctions.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks to the media as he arrives to attend an informal European leaders' summit in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, April 23, 2026; illustrative.

Merz suggests Ukraine may have to accept territorial loss to help pave way for EU membership

Kyiv's EU accession progress had been blocked by Hungary's nationalist premier Viktor Orban, but his defeat in elections earlier this month raised hopes it can move to the next step.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks during the Italy–Germany Business Forum at the Grand Hotel Parco dei Principi, in Rome, Italy, January 23, 2026.

Dnipro Jewish community leader’s home damaged in Russian strike, wounding child

The child is recovering, but the Jewish community and Dnipro’s other residents have been suffering under an unrelenting barrage of Russian drones and missile attacks over the last week.

AN APARTMENT building hit by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Dnipro, Ukraine April 23, 2026.

Zelensky warns Iran war could threaten Ukraine access to US air defenses

Zelensky said Ukraine was able to secure US weaponry through the PURL program under which NATO countries can finance the purchase of weapons for Kyiv.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky looks on during an interview with Reuters, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, March 25, 2026.