The new Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke in Kiev on Monday about trade problems along their borders and agreed they would work together to solve the issues so no international mediators are needed. Tusk, at a press conference, said the two sides developed a mutual understanding of the situation […]
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Zelensky signs decree recognizing some Russian territories as historically inhabited by Ukrainians
Ukraine will take steps to research, publicize, and protect the histories of Ukrainians living in parts of modern-day Russia that have been historically inhabited by Ukrainians, according to a decree signed by President Volodymyr Zelensky on Jan. 22. Zelensky announced he had signed the decree during his address on Unity Day, a national holiday celebrated […]
Zelensky invites Trump to Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky has extended an invitation to Donald Trump to visit Kyiv, with a specific condition attached. Speaking with U.K. broadcaster Channel 4 News, Zelensky said that Trump would be warmly received in the capital under one stipulation: the former U.S. president must demonstrate his ability to bring an end to the war with […]
Zelensky calls Trump’s rhetoric on Ukraine’s war with Russia ‘very dangerous’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he is worried by the prospect of Donald Trump returning to the White House – branding the former US leader’s claim that he could stop Ukraine’s war with Russia in 24 hours “very dangerous”. In an interview with Channel 4 News on Friday, Mr Zelensky invited the former president and […]
Zelensky lashes out at Putin and urges Davos forum’s support for Ukraine’s fight
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky took a swing at Russian President Vladimir Putin at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Switzerland on Tuesday. He also took a harsh tone with his allies as war fatigue grows, pressing political and corporate leaders to enforce sanctions, help rebuild his country and advance the peace process. Mr Zelensky […]
Zelensky meets Stoltenberg, von der Leyen at Davos
President Volodymyr Zelensky met NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on the opening day of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos on Jan. 16. Zelensky arrived in Switzerland on Jan. 15 to attend the WEF, an annual event that gathers the world’s government, business, and civil society […]
Zelensky arrives in Switzerland for World Economic Forum, talks with Swiss leaders
President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Jan. 15 he had arrived in Switzerland to attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos and meet with top Swiss officials. Zelensky’s visit comes a day after national security advisors from 80 countries gathered in Davos for the fourth meeting on Ukraine’s peace formula in preparations for the Global […]
After UK deal, Zelensky hopes for more security agreements
After signing a security agreement with Britain, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is hoping for similar agreements with other countries. “We will keep working with other partners to ensure the development of our security,” the president wrote on Facebook on Sunday. “We are making Ukraine stronger step by step.” The agreement with Britain gives Ukraine security […]
Zelensky continues Baltics tour in Estonia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Estonia as part of a three-nation tour of the Baltics on Thursday. Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna welcomed Zelensky at the airport in Tallinn. Zelensky intends to discuss further aid for Ukraine and its NATO and EU integration, like he did on his stop on Wednesday in Lithuania. With […]
Estonia pledges $1.3 billion in long-term support for Kyiv as Zelensky tours Baltics
As Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Estonia as part of his Baltic trip, Estonian President Alar Karis pledged to allocate 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion) for Kyiv until the year 2027, a major commitment from a country of 1.3 million people. Estonia, as well as Lithuania and Latvia, have been among Kyiv’s staunchest supporters […]
Zelensky arrives in Estonia as tour of Baltic states continues
President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Estonia early on Jan. 11 as part of his tour of the Baltic countries, Estonia’s Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna reported. Ukraine’s head of state arrived in Lithuania earlier on Jan. 10 as the first step in his tour, where Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda announced a long-term aid package for Ukraine. […]
Zelensky in Estonia during visit to Russia’s Baltic neighbours
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is in Estonia’s capital for meetings with the country’s leaders on the second day of trip through the small Baltic states, where concern is high about aggression from neighbouring Russia. Mr Zelensky arrived in Tallinn late on Wednesday after beginning his Baltic trip in Lithuania. He will meet Estonia’s president and […]