Volodymyr Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed a face-to-face meeting with Vladimir Putin to end the fifth-year war. Putin responded that talks are pointless unless Ukrainian forces withdraw from Russian-occupied territory and Kyiv drops its NATO membership bid.

President Volodymyr Zelensky will join world leaders in Paris for a Coalition of the Willing meeting aimed at increasing financial and military support for Ukraine and pressuring Russia toward peace negotiations. Moldova and North Macedonia are also expected to participate in the coalition.

President Donald Trump pledged to allow Ukraine to produce US Patriot air defense missiles, but experts say production could take over a year to begin, leaving Kyiv with ongoing shortages. Ukraine faces difficult decisions defending against Russian missile attacks while awaiting implementation of the agreement.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky stated technical details with the US must be finalized before Kyiv can manufacture Patriot air-defence missiles. Ukraine's interceptor stockpiles are being outstripped by Russia's ballistic missile attacks.

The US granted Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot air defence systems to counter Russian missile attacks. The decision was announced during a meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky at a NATO summit, following Russian strikes that killed at least seven people.

US President Donald Trump mistakenly referred to Japan as the 'Islamic Republic of Japan' during a NATO summit meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Ankara, confusing the country with Iran. He claimed 111 missiles were fired by Japan at the US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln.

Trump has grown closer to Zelensky as Ukraine's position in the war has improved, expressing more positive remarks about Zelensky and Ukraine's efforts compared to earlier. The article notes a shift in Trump's public stance following a previous conflict during a 2022 Oval Office meeting.

President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the NATO summit in Turkey, announcing U.S. purchases of Ukrainian drones and supporting Ukraine's efforts in its war against Russia. The meeting marked a thaw in their relations as Ukraine takes the initiative in the conflict.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky joked about numerous Ukrainian drones in Moscow when asked by U.S. President Donald Trump if he would travel there for talks. Professor Stefan Wolff criticized the idea of Trump and Zelensky visiting Moscow, calling it a wasted effort if Putin merely repeated demands.

NATO’s Ankara summit delivered several wins for Ukraine, including a pledge by European allies and Canada to provide at least €70 billion in military support in 2026 and comparable levels in 2027. President Volodymyr Zelensky was greeted with applause and pressed leaders for urgent air-defense supplies, while US President Donald Trump said Washington plans to grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot systems. Meanwhile, Trump’s remarks on Greenland, Iran, Italy and Spain exposed continuing tensions inside the alliance.

US President Donald Trump announced that Washington would give Kyiv the 'right to make' Patriot air-defence missiles during a meeting with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky at NATO's summit. France 24's Kethevane Gorjestani described such a deal as a 'gamechanger' for the war in Ukraine, though it remains unclear if the agreement is confirmed.

US President Donald Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky began bilateral talks at the NATO summit in Ankara. Trump noted the two leaders had developed a good relationship since their tense Oval Office exchange earlier this year.

Russian strikes on Kyiv killed at least two people, while Ukraine targeted Russian sites with drone attacks ahead of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at a NATO summit.

Ukraine has signed three new defense agreements with Denmark, Estonia, and the Netherlands to share battlefield-tested drone expertise, as part of efforts to strengthen defense cooperation with NATO allies amid ongoing Russian missile attacks.

Ukraine is shifting its approach to ending the Russia war ahead of a meeting between President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky at the NATO summit. Kyiv is moving away from a US-backed peace framework and instead focusing on demonstrating Ukraine's strategic leverage to Trump.

Ukraine has signed its ninth Drone Deal agreement with Denmark, expanding joint defense production, arms export access, and expertise sharing. President Volodymyr Zelensky and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen also discussed developing a joint European anti-ballistic missile capability.

Ukraine signed drone cooperation agreements with Estonia and the Netherlands, expanding joint drone production, technology sharing, and arms exports. Similar deals are being prepared with Canada and Finland to strengthen international defense cooperation and air defenses against Russian strikes.

Ukraine's president arrives at the NATO summit in Ankara with a stronger position, having intensified strikes on Russian logistics and oil infrastructure, secured EU funding, and regained battlefield confidence. Russia faces fuel shortages and declining public approval for Putin.

The White House confirmed US President Donald Trump will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at 2:30 p.m. local time on July 8 during the NATO summit in Ankara. The meeting is followed by a bilateral session with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa.

NATO leaders convene in Ankara to address security challenges including Russia's war in Ukraine, Middle East instability, and defense spending pressures. Turkey's strategic role is highlighted amid past tensions over its S-400 system and current efforts to strengthen NATO's southern flank.

Russia launched a missile and drone strike on Kyiv and surrounding areas, killing at least 26 people and wounding over 100. President Volodymyr Zelensky called the attack a 'brutal strike' and urged NATO allies to enhance Ukraine’s air defense capabilities, particularly against ballistic missiles.

Russia launched missile and drone strikes on Kyiv, killing 24 people and wounding over 100. The attack occurred ahead of a NATO summit where President Volodymyr Zelensky is seeking stronger air defense support.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the insufficient production of interceptor missiles to protect people from ballistic attacks, following a Russian strike on Kyiv. He described the lack of scaled-up manufacturing as 'absurd' in the modern world.

Russia launched 68 missiles and 351 attack drones at Kyiv, killing 11 people ahead of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's NATO summit in Turkey.

NATO leaders are expected to pledge €70 billion in military support for Ukraine by 2026 during the Ankara Summit. President Volodymyr Zelensky will attend a dinner with NATO leaders following a recent Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv that killed 17 people.

Canada has provided significant military and financial support to Ukraine since Russia's 2022 invasion, including $22bn in aid by 2025, while maintaining a stance emphasizing Israel's right to self-defense despite concerns over potential war crimes in Gaza. The article criticizes Ottawa's contrasting responses as hypocritical, highlighting a double standard in applying international law and human rights norms.

Russia struck Ukraine's Kyiv region with ballistic missiles, killing at least eight people and wounding dozens, on the eve of a NATO summit in Turkey. This marks the second attack on the capital in less than a week, highlighting the expanding reach of the war over four years after Russia's invasion.

President Trump will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa during his trip to Turkey for the annual NATO summit. The meeting is scheduled as part of a two-day summit in Ankara starting Monday evening.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated fighting continues in Kostyantynivka, rejecting Russia's claim of capturing the town. He warned of new large-scale Russian attacks ahead of the NATO summit in Turkey, where he will meet Donald Trump.

US President Donald Trump plans to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa during the Nato summit in Turkey, as Kyiv seeks to refocus his attention on the conflict with Moscow and Trump discusses Syria's role in the Middle East.

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a 90-minute call with Donald Trump on July 4, during which Trump offered to help end the Ukraine war. The conversation, described as 'businesslike' by Moscow, occurred ahead of a NATO summit and amid Russian advances in Ukraine's Donetsk region. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also spoke with Trump, emphasizing potential for ending the conflict.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump held a 90-minute July 4 call where Trump offered to help end the Ukraine war, according to Russia's foreign ministry. The discussion occurred ahead of a NATO summit and as Russian forces advanced in Donetsk, while Ukraine denied Russian claims of territorial gains. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also spoke with Trump, expressing hope for a resolution.

President Volodymyr Zelensky reported Ukraine faced 2,200 attack drones, over 1,730 guided bombs, and 106 missiles in one week. Ukrainian forces intercepted over 90% of the drones, but Zelensky highlighted a critical shortage of anti-ballistic capabilities.

One person was killed and two others injured, including one seriously, in an attack on northern Crimea, according to Russia-installed regional Gov. Sergei Aksyonov. The incident occurred as Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held separate Trump calls.

US President Donald Trump spoke with Russia's Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of a NATO summit in Ankara to discuss the Ukraine conflict. Negotiations remain at an impasse, with Moscow demanding Ukrainian forces withdraw from Donetsk, a demand Kyiv rejects.

President Volodymyr Zelensky outlined plans to deploy interceptor drones from naval surface drones and other platforms to create an aerial defense line over the sea in Odesa. The plan includes Ukraine's existing naval drone fleet and the recently unveiled 'Sea Trident' long-range underwater drone presented at the Eurosatory exhibition.

President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump discussed battlefield conditions, military aid including Patriots and Javelins, and diplomatic efforts to end the war during a July 4 phone call. Zelensky emphasized the importance of American decisiveness for peace, and both agreed to continue talks at the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara.

Donald Trump spoke with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky before a NATO summit. Trump and Zelensky met in Palm Beach, Florida, on December 28, 2025.

Ukraine's President Zelensky and military leadership claim continued control of Kostiantynivka, rejecting Russian assertions of capture. Russian forces report securing the city and are addressing remaining resistance, while offering to exchange deceased soldiers' remains.

Warsaw and Kyiv have taken a first step towards normalizing relations amid diplomatic tensions stemming from historical grievances and recent political actions. President Volodymyr Zelensky's decision to name a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) aimed to boost military morale rather than provoke Poland.