Tag: Volodymyr Zelensky
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Ukraine becomes a military and defence partner of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states: President Trump insults the Saudi Crown Prince
Ukraine has become a major defence and military partner of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf States after Ukraine was called by the leaders of the regional countries to help set-up air-defences against the Iranian Shahed drones. Ukraine has extensive experience shooting down these drones and will be providing its expertise and technology to Saudi Arabia,…
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President Zelensky crashes out over wasteful talks and “historical documents”
Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky has crashed out over wasteful “peaceful” talks held with Russia and mediated by the US. The US is mediating talks between Russia and Ukraine via its representatives Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff who are pressuring Ukraine to capitulate to Russia. In a strongly-worded post, President Zelensky, said that he does not…
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NATO Secretary-General appeals to allies to provide offensive weapons to Ukraine: European Parliament President denies war fatigue in Europe
In a debate held today at the Munich Security Conference, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said that Russia is not winning the war in Ukraine and appealed to the allies to provide Ukraine with offensive weapons, especially with weapons that could target Russia’s missile-launching capabilities. Secretary-General Mark Rutte said that in his last trip to Kyiv,…
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French Minister of Defence travels to Kyiv as Russia bombs Ukraine’s nuclear power plants
France’s Minister of Defence Catherine Vautrin travelled to Kyiv with a military delegation just as Russia bombed Ukraine’s nuclear power plant facilities and the electric power grid in an overnight attack. Russia is putting pressure on Ukraine by leaving its civilians without electricity during the sub-zero temperatures of Winter. President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked France for…
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NATO Secretary-General visits Kyiv while Russia bombs Ukraine’s infrastructure
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte landed in Kyiv yesterday right after Russia bombed Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, with up to 500 missiles and drones. According to President Donald Trump, Russia was supposed to implement a ceasefire on Ukrainians cities and civilian infrastructure. During a press conference with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, Secretary-General Rutte said that Ukraine…
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President Zelensky gets a standing ovation at Davos: laments lack of progress on setting up the special war crimes tribunal for Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky received a standing ovation at Davos. The Ukrainian President was also given a warm welcome by Swiss residents when he arrived at the embassy of Ukraine. In his speech, President Zelensky urged Europe to fulfill its agreement over the Special Tribunal for war crimes in Ukraine and start setting it up. He…
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European leaders call for European strength in 2026: Xi Jinping reminds us of the Taiwan invasion and Trump rants about George Clooney
European leaders shared a common message in their end of year message this year on European security and defence. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that 2026 was to be decisive year for Germany and Europe and called for more European strength after highlighting that Europe’s security partnership with the Untied States is changing. He stated…
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Putin and Trump play games to pressure President Zelensky to capitulate: Russia bombards Ukrainian cities with drones and missiles
President Trump is putting renewed pressure on President Zelensky after he accused him of attacking Vladimir Putin’s residence just after President Zelensky met President Trump at Mar-a-Lago0. The Russians claimed that the Ukrainians launched a drone attack at Vladimir Putin’s residence in Valdai, in the Novgorod region. Putin’s Valdai residence is one of the many properties…
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President Zelensky to meet Trump in public meeting while Russia bombs Ukrainian civilians
Yesterday, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Canada in anticipation of a meeting with President Donald Trump that will be held later today. The meeting will revolve around the proposed US-Kremlin Capitulation Pact for Ukraine and comes on President Trump’s invitation. Europe and Ukraine have presented a counter-proposal to the US-Kremlin Pact which has not…
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UPDATED: Deal over €90 billion loan to Ukraine: Belgium still opposing deal over frozen Russian assets
UPDATED: EU Council President Antonio Costa said that a €90 billion in funding for Ukraine has been reached. The discussions about the €90 billion were separate to the frozen Russian assets and involves an EU-backed loan. Ukraine will pay back the loan only after the frozen Russian assets become available. Ukraine’s urgent financing needs have…
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EU and Ukraine establish special commission to submit financial claims to the International Criminal Court
Yesterday at the World Forum of the Hague, the EU Council has organised the Diplomatic Conference for the Adoption of the Convention Establishing an International Claims Commission for Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was also present to the conference. The convention was signed by all EU member states including Malta. The aim of the new…
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Ukraine strikes back: President Zelensky travels to the frontlines
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has visited the frontlines in Kupiansk after the city was mostly recaptured by the Ukrainian forces following intense battles. He thanked his armed forces for their victory and said that their effort is needed to strengthen Ukraine’s diplomatic work. The Armed Forces of Ukraine have also recaptured half of the city…