Washington: US President Donald Trump, on Sunday (local time), addressed Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s intentions regarding the rare earth deal with the US and his aspirations for NATO membership. Trump warned that Zelenskyy could face “big problems” if he attempts to back out of the agreement, suggesting that Zelenskyy’s push to renegotiate the deal is … Read more
Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that Kyiv had formally received from the United States a new minerals deal proposal giving US access to Ukrainian natural resources in exchange for further military support. “I would like to note that officially, and this is important, the Ukrainian side, namely the cabinet of ministers of Ukraine … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested Ukraine be placed under a form of temporary administration to allow for new elections and the signature of key accords to reach a settlement in the war, Russian news agencies reported early on Friday. Putin’s comments, during a visit to the northern port of Murmansk, come amid U.S. attempts to … Read more
Kyiv: Russia and Ukraine on Thursday each accused the other of breaching commitments not to strike energy facilities, throwing yet more jeopardy on the prospects of even a temporary and partial halt in the three-year war. Moscow accused Kyiv’s army of directly targeting energy sites, while Ukraine said it qualified a Russian strike that knocked … Read more
Paris: European countries agreed at a summit in Paris Thursday to ramp up rather than lift sanctions on Russia over its war against Ukraine, as Britain and France began sketching out plans to send a “reassurance” force after any peace. President Emmanuel Macron hosted the meeting of Ukraine’s European allies and President Volodymyr Zelensky in … Read more
Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday was hosting European leaders and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday for a summit aimed at boosting Ukrainian security ahead of any potential ceasefire with Russia. The meeting is seeking to set out what security guarantees Europe can offer Ukraine once there is agreement on a ceasefire to end … Read more
Paris: When Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky interrupted a press conference he was holding to answer a telephone call from his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, he opened a window into a new world of geopolitical diplomacy. “Can I call you back in 15 to 20 minutes,” Zelensky asked Macron before returning to reporters’ questions. He then … Read more
Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday denounced the latest attacks from Russia, which launched over a hundred drones overnight, hours after agreeing to outlines of a Black Sea ceasefire. Zelensky spoke after the US said it brokered the agreements during talks with both sides in Saudi Arabia, as President Donald Trump pushes for a … Read more
Oslo: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday said he could not legally negotiate ownership of the occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station, which President Donald Trump suggested Washington could take over. Trump said the United States could own and run Ukraine’s nuclear power plants, the latest in a series of proposals he has made to the … Read more
New Delhi: US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky held an hour-long call weeks after a fiery exchange at the White House dashed hopes of Washington playing peace broker between Russia and Kyiv. In Wednesday’s call, described as both leaders as “very good” and “positive”, Zelensky said lasting peace can be achieved … Read more
Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he would speak to President Donald Trump later on Wednesday and that the United States should monitor any potential ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia focusing on energy facilities. Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on Tuesday to stop attacking Ukrainian energy facilities temporarily but declined to endorse a full 30-day … Read more
Russia and Ukraine accused each other on Wednesday of launching air attacks that sparked fires and damaged infrastructure just hours after their leaders agreed to a limited ceasefire to halt attacks on energy infrastructure. Putin agreed to temporarily stop attacking Ukrainian energy facilities but declined to endorse a full 30-day ceasefire sought by US President … Read more