Volodymyr Zelensky

Trump's envoy for Ukraine-Russia has hinted at plan to end war. It's carrots and sticks for both

Donald Trump's special envoy nominee Keith Kelloggs had given the incoming US president a plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war. It has an iron glove approach. Insights into the plan can be gathered…

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US now wants Ukrainians as young as 18 to fight war with Russia because...

The US is nudging Ukraine to lower the military draft age to 18. This is part of last-ditch efforts by the outgoing Biden administration to prop up the Ukrainian military in a war it appears not…

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Biden to provide nukes to Ukraine? Russia responds with a nuclear warning

His statement came after Russian security official Dmitry Medvedev suggested that provision of nuclear arms to Ukraine may be considered a nuclear attack by Russia, warranting a nuclear response…

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Putin vows to continue testing new Oreshnik missile in combat conditions

Zelensky called for world leaders to give a "serious response" so that Putin "feels the real consequences of his actions," BBC reported.

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Putin says Ukraine was hit by new mid-range ballistic missile ‘Oreshnik’

Putin was addressing the nation about the Ukraine conflict, according to state media.

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Russia and Ukraine exchange record drone strikes despite Trump-Putin call

On Sunday (Nov 10) and overnight, both Russia and Ukraine launched record drone assaults

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Kremlin sees ‘positive signals’ from Trump on Ukraine but warns of his ‘unpredictability’

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, in an interview with state media, said, "The signals are positive. Trump during his election talked about how he perceives everything through deals, that he can…

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European leaders hold meeting to assess how Trump will affect their fortunes

The European Political Community summit in Hungary's capital city of Budapest reassessed trans-Atlantic relations in the hope that Trump’s second US presidency will avoid the strife of his first…

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What Trump’s victory means for two and a half years of Russia-Ukraine war

After Trump’s victory, Ukraine may soon have to adjust to a dramatic reduction in US support that could have a major impact on its war with Russia. 

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West has not adequately responded to N Korean troops in Ukraine war: Zelensky

Russian President Vladimir Putin is "testing the reaction of the West, of NATO states and the reaction of South Korea," the Ukrainian leader said in an interview with the South Korean television…

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Kyiv launches new mobilisation drive amid reports of North Korean troops 'in action' in Ukraine

Reports citing Western intelligence officers claim that a small number…

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'Guterres won’t be here': Fuming Zelensky rejects UN chief's visit over participation in BRICS

More than 20 global leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, attended the summit, the largest diplomatic event Russia hosted following its invasion…

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Zelensky says North Korean troops deployed with Russians to fight with Ukraine

"We have information from our intelligence that ... some officers of the North Korean army are already on Ukrainian territory temporarily occupied by the Russian enemies. So they joined the…

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Here's everything you need to know about Zelensky's 'Victory Plan' for Ukraine

The priority, according to Zelensky's speech to lawmakers, is an invitation to Ukraine for joining the US-led NATO defence alliance.

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US announces fresh $425 million arms package for Ukraine

The package includes air defence and armoured vehicles, according to a readout of the call between US President Joe Biden and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky

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West has not adequately responded to N Korean troops in Ukraine war: Zelensky

Russian President Vladimir Putin is "testing the reaction of the West, of NATO states and the reaction of South Korea," the Ukrainian leader said in an interview with the South Korean television…

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Kyiv launches new mobilisation drive amid reports of North Korean troops 'in action' in Ukraine

Reports citing Western intelligence officers claim that a small number…

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'Guterres won’t be here': Fuming Zelensky rejects UN chief's visit over participation in BRICS

More than 20 global leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, attended the summit, the largest diplomatic event Russia hosted following its invasion…

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Zelensky says North Korean troops deployed with Russians to fight with Ukraine

"We have information from our intelligence that ... some officers of the North Korean army are already on Ukrainian territory temporarily occupied by the Russian enemies. So they joined the…

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Here's everything you need to know about Zelensky's 'Victory Plan' for Ukraine

The priority, according to Zelensky's speech to lawmakers, is an invitation to Ukraine for joining the US-led NATO defence alliance.

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US announces fresh $425 million arms package for Ukraine

The package includes air defence and armoured vehicles, according to a readout of the call between US President Joe Biden and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky

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Zelensky presents much-awaited 'victory plan': What's in it? Request to join NATO, and more

The proposal comprising five points, included an invitation to join NATO, a defence aspect, deterrence of Russian aggression, economic growth and cooperation, and post-war security architecture.…

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Zelensky accuses North Korea of sending troops to aid Russia, calls for more military support from 'partners'

In his nightly address, Zelensky stressed that the alliance represents…

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Ukrainian President Zelensky holds talks with French counterpart Macron in Paris

Zelensky is seeking a military and financial boost during a 48-hour trip to London, Paris, Rome, and Berlin, amid fears of dwindling support if Donald Trump becomes US president after elections…

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Zelensky meets UK, NATO leaders to rally support for 'victory plan'

The details of Zelensky's plan have been kept under wraps, but contours have emerged, including the need for fast action on decisions Western allies have been mulling since the full-scale invasion…

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Ukraine eyes new peace summit by year-end and wants Russia to attend it, envoy to Turkey says

While supporting Ukraine's territorial integrity, condemning the invasion, and providing it with military support, NATO member Turkey has also opposed Western sanctions on Russia

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PM Modi's talks with Putin and Zelensky mark new phase of dialogue: EAM Jaishankar

In an interactive session at The Conclave 2024 organised by news channel Pratidin Time, Jaishankar said Prime Minister Modi was one of the very few world leaders who has the "ability" to speak to…

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Ukraine’s Zelensky to unveil 'victory plan' at crucial Ramstein meeting with Biden and Western allies

The meeting, to be held at the US airbase in Ramstein, close to Frankfurt, will bring together more than 50 of Ukraine's allies, including Biden himself.

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Ukraine-Russia war: Zelensky's border visit; Kyiv kills nuclear plant’s pro-Russian security chief

Meanwhile, on Friday, Ukraine's military intelligence agency (GUR) claimed responsibility for the death of the head of security at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, describing him as a “…

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Watch: Did Russia use 'father of all bombs', the ODAB-9000 vacuum bomb, on Ukraine?

ODAB-9000 used by Russia on Ukraine? Online reports and social media posts are suggesting that Russia may have used a vacuum bomb known as the 'father of all bombs' on Ukraine.…

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Trump boasts 'very good relationship' with Zelensky, says if elected will resolve conflict 'very quickly'

Trump further assured Zelensky that if he gets elected in the upcoming elections, he will resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict "very quickly".

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A long-sought meeting: Donald Trump to meet Ukrainian President Zelensky today

Zelensky has long sought a meeting with Trump. The two leaders spoke by phone in July but have not met in person since Trump's term as president ended in 2021.

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US House Speaker Johnson accuses Zelensky of ‘election interference’ after his visit to arms factory

Johnson's moves come after Zelensky visited a munition factory in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the hometown of President Joe Biden. 

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Zelensky says will 'never accept deal' imposed on Ukraine, alleges Russia plot to target nuclear plants

Speaking from the UN rostrum in a black polo jacket, Zelensky said that Ukrainian intelligence has found that Russia is scanning the country's nuclear infrastructure by satellite.

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Trump accuses ‘great salesman’ Zelensky of favouring Democrats to win presidential polls

Trump’s statement came even as Zelensky plans to present his ‘victory plan’ to US President Joe Biden, VP Kamala Harris and the GOP presidential candidate during his ongoing trip to the United…

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Zelensky says 'hot phase of war' with Russia could end in exchange for NATO membership

He further said that a ceasefire would have to guarantee that Russian President Vladimir Putin would not come back to take more Ukrainian territory. 

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Trump's envoy for Ukraine-Russia has hinted at plan to end war. It's carrots and sticks for both

Donald Trump's special envoy nominee Keith Kelloggs had given the incoming US president a plan to end the Russia-Ukraine war. It has an iron glove approach. Insights into the plan can be gathered…

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US now wants Ukrainians as young as 18 to fight war with Russia because...

The US is nudging Ukraine to lower the military draft age to 18. This is part of last-ditch efforts by the outgoing Biden administration to prop up the Ukrainian military in a war it appears not…

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Biden to provide nukes to Ukraine? Russia responds with a nuclear warning

His statement came after Russian security official Dmitry Medvedev suggested that provision of nuclear arms to Ukraine may be considered a nuclear attack by Russia, warranting a nuclear response…

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Putin vows to continue testing new Oreshnik missile in combat conditions

Zelensky called for world leaders to give a "serious response" so that Putin "feels the real consequences of his actions," BBC reported.

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Putin says Ukraine was hit by new mid-range ballistic missile ‘Oreshnik’

Putin was addressing the nation about the Ukraine conflict, according to state media.

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Speed, altitude of missile under ‘examination’ as West shoots down Zelensky’s ICBM claim

A Western official earlier disputed the claim by Zelensky, saying the missile fired by Russia was instead a ballistic missile

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Ukraine calls on Western allies not to fuel tension in country after embassies closure

Kyiv's military intelligence said Russia is conducting a psychological attack on Ukraine. The United States led the wave of closures, saying it was shutting its Kyiv office to the public after…

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Morning brief: Russia-Ukraine war updates; Trump's latest picks, and more

Good morning! Start you day with WIONs Morning News Brief.

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Russia-Ukraine war | Amid shifting political winds Zelensky warns Ukraine 'will lose' without US aid

"We will fight. We have our production, but it's not enough to prevail. And I think it's not enough to survive," said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky

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Zelensky urges allies to 'push Russia harder' as war crosses 1000th day, warns Putin will not stop on his own

"The more time he (Putin) has, the worse the conditions become," the Ukrainian president told a special session of the European Parliament. 

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Russia-Ukraine war: Putin signs decree allowing nuke strikes on nuclear power backed states

This contentious decree comes as the Russia-Ukraine conflict reaches the grim milestone of 1000 days of war and as the United States allowed Kyiv to use long-range missiles to strike military…

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Zelensky slams Russia's 'destruction and death' after largest air strike on Ukraine

Slamming Russian President Vladimir Putin, Zelensky added that he "drowns the world in his rhetoric, but his only true message is written in destruction and death, delivered through every missile…

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Yulia Navalnaya, exiled Russians in Berlin chant ‘No to Putin!’ in anti-war protest

In a statement, protesters made their demands clear, calling for "the immediate withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine, the trial of Vladimir Putin as a war criminal, and the release of all…

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Ukraine war: Zelensky says conflict will 'end sooner' once Trump becomes US president

Speaking to Ukrainian media outlet Suspilne, President Zelensky said, "It is certain that the war will end sooner with the policies of the team that will now lead the White House. This is their…

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'Ok, let him try,' Russia open to Ukraine peace talks if US President-elect Trump takes initiative

Trump has frequently spoken against the extensive Western support for Ukraine and claimed he could end the conflict 'within a day,' though he has not revealed how he would achieve this. His…

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Russia and Ukraine exchange record drone strikes despite Trump-Putin call

On Sunday (Nov 10) and overnight, both Russia and Ukraine launched record drone assaults

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Kremlin sees ‘positive signals’ from Trump on Ukraine but warns of his ‘unpredictability’

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, in an interview with state media, said, "The signals are positive. Trump during his election talked about how he perceives everything through deals, that he can…

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European leaders hold meeting to assess how Trump will affect their fortunes

The European Political Community summit in Hungary's capital city of Budapest reassessed trans-Atlantic relations in the hope that Trump’s second US presidency will avoid the strife of his first…

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What Trump’s victory means for two and a half years of Russia-Ukraine war

After Trump’s victory, Ukraine may soon have to adjust to a dramatic reduction in US support that could have a major impact on its war with Russia. 

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