Volodymyr Zelensky
The latest on Volodymyr Zelensky. Elected as president of Ukraine in 2019, Zelensky (also spelled as Zelenskyy) previously was a popular actor and comedian. Prior to his election, Zelensky was a political outsider but quickly gained support after announcing his candidacy in 2018. He defeated former Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko with 73.2 percent of the vote. Born January 25, 1978, Zelensky received a law degree from Kyiv National Economic University before starting his career as a performer.
Ukraine drones target 16 Russian regions in "largest" attack of war
"It is entirely justified for Ukrainians to respond to Russian terror by any means necessary to stop it," the Ukrainian president said.
Zelensky's Kursk incursion could be playing into Putin's hands
Ukraine's push into Russian territory comes amid Moscow's advances toward Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region.
Russian TV pundit admits Zelensky working "effectively" amid Kursk invasion
Media pundit Vitaly Tretyakov recently said on Russian TV that Zelensky's attack on the Kursk region "is yielding results."
Ukrainians call for 'ghost of Kyiv' pilot to get country's highest honor
Over 13,000 people have signed a petition calling for Valentyn Korenchuk to be made a Hero of Ukraine posthumously.
Ukraine Air Force chief fired after F-16 crash gives cryptic response
In a Telegram message, Mykola Oleshchuk quoted former commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Valery Zaluzhny, who was fired in February.
Zelensky fires Ukraine's air force commander after F-16 crash
The order to dismiss the commander was published on Ukraine's presidential website.
Kursk invasion map reveals where Russia has recaptured territory
President Vladimir Putin's troops are reported to have taken back some of the Kursk region, three weeks into Ukraine's incursion.
Ukraine F-16 crash may have been friendly fire: Reports
Kyiv said the F-16 crashed on Monday during a mission to "repulse" Russian missiles.
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Ukraine will lose war unless U.S. steps up: former top general
The Biden administration is under increasing pressure to adjust its cautious approach to missile provisions.
Russia issues WW3 warning to US
"The West does not want to avoid escalation. The West…is asking for it," Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.
Zelensky to deliver victory plan to Joe Biden
Zelensky said the Kursk incursion would be in a four-part plan to be presented to the U.S. president and White House candidates.
Ex-Russian official says Putin's handling of Kursk incursion a "disgrace"
"Once again, we are harboring illusions towards Ukraine, that everything is falling apart there, and so on," said Andrei Fedorov.
Ukraine carries out successful test of first ballistic missile: Zelensky
Zelensky praised the Ukrainian defense industry for the achievement, although he remained tight-lipped on the project.
Russia's massive overnight air assault struck over half of Ukraine: Kyiv
Ukraine officials say Russian strikes hit 15 regions across the country in one of the largest air attacks of the war.
Kyiv dam hit by Russia missile, sparking flood fears
"A breach of Kyiv dam would kill thousands of civilians in Kyiv and nearby towns," said the founder of a German think tank.
Kursk map shows latest Ukraine positions in Russia
Ukraine is now nearly three weeks into its incursion in Russia's Kursk region, which has forced 115,000 residents to flee.
Russian strike kills media staffer, injures US, European journalists
A strike on a hotel in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region injured two Reuters team members and killed one, the agency reported.
India's "strategic partnership" with Kyiv's NATO ally deals blow to Putin
Modi's stops in Eastern Europe this week come as battle lines shift between Ukraine and India's decades-old partner Russia.
Russia issues new nuclear warning as Ukraine's Kursk invasion expands
Moscow accused Ukraine of attempting an attack against a nuclear power plant in Kursk.
Modi offers to bring peace to Ukraine "as a friend"
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered to help mediate peace in Ukraine during a brief yet significant visit to Kyiv.
US glide bombs used to wipe out 40 Russian troops in Kursk, Kyiv Says
Ukraine's armed forces published a video that appears to show high-precision American GBU-39 bombs being dropped on a Russian platoon base in the Kursk region.
Putin shifts blame as Kursk failures dampen Russians' approval
The incursion has made Putin "nervous," "The Moscow Times" reported, citing unnamed Kremlin officials.
Can India's Modi make Putin stop Russia's war in Ukraine?
Modi's visit, the first to Ukraine by any Indian prime minister, comes just weeks after his talks with Putin in Russia.
Ukraine to receive $125 million in US military aid: report
Earlier this month, Ukraine launched an offensive operation in the Russian region of Kursk.
Zelensky visits Russian border, announces more Kursk gains
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made his first trip to the border region of Sumy since launching an offensive into Russia.
Ukraine's Attack on Kursk Is a Huge Gamble and Won't Bring Peace | Opinion
Since Ukrainian soldiers smashed across the Russian border two weeks ago in a surprise attack, a fierce information war has been unleashed by both parties.
Video shows huge Fireball over Russian airbase hosting Su-24 combat jets
A fire broke out at the Marinovka military airfield in Russia after Ukrainian forces fired a barrage of drone strikes as Kyiv continues its Kursk offensive.
Ukraine's Kursk attack ends possibility of peace talks: Russian official
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova railed against Ukraine's ongoing incursion into Russia's Kursk region.
San Antonio-sized swath of Russia now under Ukraine control: Kyiv
"The operation is unfolding exactly as we expected," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said of his armed forces' incursion into Russia's Kursk region.
