Volodymyr Zelensky

Ukraine benefits from strategic distance - opinion

It is no coincidence that this new, aggressive strategy of Ukraine’s long-distance strikes deep into Russia’s heartland happened right when the United States was doing its best to make itself neutral

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. September 19, 2023
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.

Zelensky addresses direct talks with Russia in call to Witkoff, Kushner after strikes kill four

A Ukrainian serviceman from the special police unit Hyzhak prepares a Gara, a Ukrainian multifunctional unmanned aerial vehicle equipped with artificial intelligence elements, before flying it over positions of Russian troops, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the frontline in Donetsk.

Drones hit historic museum in Crimea as officials reduce nighttime trains for safety

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy attends a press conference with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten (not pictured), after the Four Freedoms Awards ceremony, in Middelburg, Netherlands, April 16, 2026.

Ukraine's Zelensky says he had 'positive' conversation with Witkoff and Kushner


Zelensky asked Jewish oligarch Roman Abramovich to secure direct talks with Putin - Financial Times

This comes after Zelensky published an open letter to the Russian president on Thursday evening in which he called on Putin to agree to direct talks and end the war. 

Roman Abramovich, owner of Chelsea smiles following his team's victory during the UEFA Champions League Final between Manchester City and Chelsea FC at Estadio do Dragao on May 29, 2021 in Porto, Portugal.

Russian drone strikes nuclear fuel storage facility near Chernobyl, Ukraine says

Zelensky condemned the strike as “extremely vile,” saying Russia deliberately targeted critical nuclear infrastructure near Chernobyl.

 A geiger counter measures a radiation level at a site of fire burning in the exclusion zone around the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, outside the village of Rahivka.

European Union considers limiting protection for Ukrainian men of fighting age

The European Union activated the Temporary Protection Directive after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine to manage large-scale arrivals of displaced people.

Soldiers patrol the street after a drone or similar object struck a residential building according to local authorities, following violations of Polish airspace during a Russian attack on Ukraine, in Wyryki-Polod, Poland September 10, 2025.

Zelensky calls to end Ukraine-Russia War, begin direct ceasefire talks, in letter to Putin

"Do not be afraid to take the path out of this war. That is the main thing that is required of you now," Zelensky wrote in his open letter to Putin.

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

Zelensky says strikes on Russia let Ukraine negotiate as equals, ready to meet Putin directly

"I am ready for direct talks with Putin to bring this war to an end, rather than waiting for when all will resolve every conflict in the world before our turn finally comes," Zelensky said.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks during a joint press conference with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte after talks, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, June 3, 2026.

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.

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

"We are defending Europe – fully, not partially, and not with half-measures," said Zelensky. "Ukraine deserves a fair approach and equal rights within Europe."

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrives to attend an informal European leaders' summit in Ayia Napa, Cyprus April 23, 2026.

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

Belarus said the exercise would test the military's readiness to deploy nuclear weapons in different areas of the country.

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.

Ukraine launches biggest drone attack on Moscow in over a year

Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow in over a year, killing at least four people in Russia, local officials said.

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 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.