Volodymyr Zelensky News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Systematic Russian efforts: Zelenskyy on involvement of Chinese citizens in war
Kyiv, April 10: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has alleged that Chinese citizens are actively participating in Russia's invasion of Ukraine, calling their involvement "systematic Russian efforts."
Would like them to stop, don't like them bombing on and on: Trump on Russia-Ukraine war
Washington DC, April 7: US President Donald Trump shared that the peace talks are on with Russia and emphasised that the US would "like them to stop" as the war is resulting in the deaths of thousands of people.
Zelenskyy blames Putin for rejecting ceasefire after 16 killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine's Kryvyi Rih
Kyiv, April 5: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday confirmed that the death toll from recent Russian strikes has reached 16 in Kryvyi Rih, including six children, while five others were killed in Kharkiv following a targeted drone attack.
Ukrainian President Zelensky wants to back out of minerals deal: Trump
Washington, March 31: US President Donald Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is looking to back out of a critical minerals agreement with the US.
Trump 'angry' at Putin, threatens additional tariffs on Russian oil
Washington, March 31: US President Donald Trump has said that he is "pissed off" with Russia's President Vladimir Putin, telling NBC News in a phone interview last week that he could impose additional tariffs on Russian oil if Putin doesn't cooperate in ongoing negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.
UN chief welcomes agreement on freedom of navigation in Black Sea
United Nations, March 27: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the commitments reached by the United States, Russia and Ukraine in Saudi Arabia on freedom of navigation in the Black Sea, and viewed the move "a crucial contribution to global food security and supply chains," his spokesman said.
US, Russia negotiators begin talks in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh
Riyadh, March 24: The high-stakes meeting between a US delegation led by US Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Wiktkoff and Kremlin negotiators has started in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh, where the Trump administration is pushing for a ceasefire in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict in separate talks with Moscow and Kyiv, CNN reported.
Russian delegation arrives in Riyadh to participate in US-brokered peace talks
Riyadh, March 24: The Russian delegation arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Monday, to participate in the peace negotiations brokered by the United States, aiming to reach a ceasefire in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
Russia and US hold talks on Ukraine conflict in Riyadh
Moscow, March 24: Russia and the United States have begun consultations in Riyadh on Monday regarding the settlement of the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. The talks are aimed at discussing details about a partial ceasefire and cessation of hostilities to end the conflict.
Zelensky holds military cabinet meeting in Kharkiv ahead of talks with US officials in Saudi Arabia tomorrow
Kyiv, March 23: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday held a meeting of the military cabinet in Kharkiv, media reported.
Russia accuses Ukraine of gas station blast in Kursk
Moscow, March 21: The Russian Defence Ministry on Friday said Ukrainian forces have "deliberately blown up the Sudzha gas metering station" as they retreated from Russia's western Kursk region.
Zelensky visits Norway, confirms Ukraine-US talks in Saudi Arabia
Oslo, March 21: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reaffirmed Ukraine's commitment to diplomatic talks with the US while expressing skepticism about Russia's willingness to agree to a ceasefire.
Trump, Zelenskky agree; US-Ukraine to continue working together to bring about end to war
Washington, DC, March 20: US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed that Ukraine and the US will continue working together to bring about a real end to the war and that lasting peace under Trump's leadership can be achieved, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz.
We've never been this close to peace, WH Press Secy on Russia-Ukraine conflict
Washington DC, March 20: US White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, in her press briefing on Wednesday (local time), said that the parties involved in the Russia-Ukraine conflict have never been closer to a ceasefire than they are now.
Zelensky agrees to partial ceasefire with Russia, says US
Washington, March 19: Ukranian leader Volodymyr Zelensky has agreed to a partial ceasefire in the war against Russia that was discussed by US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, the White House said on Wednesday.
US, Russia agree that Ukraine conflict should end, White House Press Secy says
Washington DC, March 20: US White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, in her press briefing on Wednesday, said that US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed that the Russia-Ukraine conflict needs to end and also underlined the importance of better bilateral relations between the two nations.
We want peace, end of war with Russia this year: Ukraine Foreign Minister
Mumbai, March 19: Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Wednesday that Ukraine wants peace and end of the war with Russia this year.
Ukraine won't cede territory in ceasefire talks: Zelensky
Helsinki, March 19: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday that while Kyiv seeks a ceasefire, it will not accept any territorial concessions to Russia.
Kremlin says Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy facilities an attempt to disrupt peace talks
Moscow, March 19: Russia on Wednesday labelled the Ukrainian attacks against power infrastructure in the Kuban region of the country as sabotage and an attempt to disrupt the peace initiatives announced by President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump on the ongoing conflict.
Zelenskyy warns of Russian troop buildup, says Ukrainian forces will remain in Kursk 'as long as needed'
Kyiv, March 19: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russia is amassing troops along the Sumy front and preparing fresh offensives on the Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, and Kharkiv fronts to escalate pressure on Kyiv in the coming months, Al Jazeera reported on Wednesday.
Zelensky, Macron hold phone talks ahead of Trump-Putin conversation
Kyiv, March 18: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he spoke by phone with French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of an upcoming conversation between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Russia begins demining border areas of Kursk region
Moscow, March 15: Russian engineering units have started demining operations in reclaimed border areas of the Kursk region, the Russian Defence Ministry said Saturday.
Russia must accept proposal for 30-day ceasefire: French President Macron
Paris, March 15: French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday (local time) called on Russia to accept the US-brokered proposal for an interim 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, emphasizing that "atrocities must stop."
Zelenskyy accuses Putin of manipulating ceasefire proposal
Kyiv, March 14: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of manipulating the ceasefire proposal, stating that Moscow is crowding the idea with preconditions designed to delay or derail progress.
Moscow will wait for information from US on ceasefire proposal: Kremlin
Moscow, March 12: Moscow will wait for further details from Washington regarding a recent ceasefire proposal discussed during talks between the United States and Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.
Ukraine says US resumes military aid to Kyiv
Kyiv, March 12: US military aid to Ukraine has been restored, the Interfax-Ukraine news agency reported Wednesday.
Expect US to brief us about Saudi Arabia meeting on Ukraine: Russia
Moscow, March 11: Russia on Tuesday said that it expects that the United States will brief Moscow on the outcome of the US-Ukraine meeting in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah.
Saudi crown prince meets Zelensky, Rubio
Jeddah, March 11: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with visiting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, late Monday evening, the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Tuesday.
Saudi Arabia to host talks between US, Ukraine to address conflict with Russia
Riyadh, March 11: Saudi Arabia is set to host high-level talks on Tuesday, bringing together the United States and Ukraine to discuss the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Entire front line would collapse if...: Elon Musk warns Ukraine
Washington, DC, March 10: Tesla and Starlink CEO, Elon Musk on Sunday, warned that the entire frontline of Ukraine's defence system would collapse if he "turned off" his Starlink system, which has been important in maintaining military communications for the war-hit nation.
Ukraine determined to do everything to end war with just and lasting peace: Zelenskyy
Kyiv, March 9: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared on Saturday details of the upcoming meeting between American and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia for negotiating peace talks as the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to rage on.
Ukraine 'determined to end war' with Russia for lasting peace: Zelensky
Kyiv, March 9: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has shared details of the upcoming meeting between American and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia for negotiating peace talks as the Russia-Ukraine war continues.
EU leaders hold emergency summit on Ukraine aid & own security as US support wanes
Brussels, March 7: European Union leaders have convened for an emergency summit in Brussels to address escalating security concerns after the suspension of US military aid to Ukraine.
Belgium will continue to support Ukraine, says PM Bart De Wever
Brussels, March 6: Belgium's Prime Minister, Bart De Wever on Thursday assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Belgium will "continue to support Ukraine."
Zelenskyy meets Belgian PM, hails decision to transfer F-16 Jets
Brussels, March 6: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday met with Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever in Brussels, expressing gratitude for Belgium's support, particularly the decision to transfer F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine.
Zelenskyy hails EU support: We're not alone in fight against Russia
Brussels, March 6: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed heartfelt gratitude to European leaders for their unwavering support during the European leaders summit in Brussels, Al Jazeera reported.
Zelenskyy emphasises Ukraine's reliance on European unity, expresses gratitude for Germany's significant contributions
Kyiv, March 5: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday held a telephonic conversation with Olaf Scholz, the outgoing German Chancellor and emphasized Ukraine's reliance on European unity and expressed gratitude for Germany's significant contributions to strengthening Ukraine's air shield, ultimately protecting thousands of lives.
Trump says he is 'working tirelessly' to end Russia-Ukraine war
Washington, March 5: President Donald Trump told American lawmakers in a joint sitting of Congress that he is "working tirelessly" to end the Ukraine-Russia war and that he has received strong signals that Moscow wants the same.
US Treasury Secretary refutes reports of plans to sign minerals deal with Ukraine
Washington, March 5: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has told a media outlet that there are no plans to sign a mineral resources deal with Ukraine following President Donald Trump's speech to Congress.
Ukraine President Zelenskyy meets German leader Merz, 'appreciates' Berlin's support for Kyiv
Kyiv, March 4: As Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy continues to scramble for support through Europe following rift with the United States, he held a 'productive' conversation with Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leader and likely German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz on Tuesday.