Volodymyr Zelensky

Belarus holds nuclear weapons exercises, says drills are not 'aimed at other states'

Belarus said the exercise would test the military's readiness to deploy nuclear weapons in different areas of the country.

A serviceman takes part in the "Zapad-2025" (West-2025) joint Russian-Belarusian military drills at a training ground near the town of Borisov, east of the capital Minsk, on September 15, 2025.
Residents clear debris from broken windows in a damaged apartment building following a Ukrainian drone attack in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict in Krasnogorsk, in the Moscow region, Russia May 17, 2026.

Ukraine launches biggest drone attack on Moscow in over a year

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks to the media as he arrives to attend an informal European leaders' summit in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, April 23, 2026; illustrative.

Ukraine secures drone deals with nearly 20 countries, Zelensky announces

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a military parade on Victory Day, marking the 81st anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Red Square in central Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2026.

Ukraine, Russia trade accusations of violating US-backed ceasefire


Zelensky names spy chief to head presidential administration in big shake-up

The appointment of Kyrylo Budanov marks a significant shift for a position traditionally occupied by a civilian mainly focused on domestic politics.

Chief of the Military Intelligence of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov meets with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, in this handout picture released January 2, 2026.

US held talks with Ukraine, European countries on next steps in ending Ukraine war, Witkoff says

Trump advisers met Zelensky and European allies to discuss next steps toward ending the Ukraine-Russia war.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and US special envoy Steve Witkoff react during a family photo opportunity at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, December 15, 2025.

Zelensky to meet Trump in Florida amid Russian strikes on Ukraine

President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are set to meet in Florida as Russia intensifies air attacks and key disputes over territory remain unresolved.

President Donald Trump welcomes Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 17, 2025.

Zelensky stops in Canada ahead of Trump meeting, Putin claims Kyiv 'in no hurry' to reach peace

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, during a public appearance with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, announced that Canada would be sending $2.5 billion of economic aid for Ukraine.

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, December 27, 2025.

Zelensky tells Axios he's prepared to call referendum on Trump plan if Russia agrees to ceasefire

Zelensky is scheduled to meet with Trump on Sunday.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky waits to welcome Cyprus' President Nikos Christodoulides, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine December 4, 2025.

Donbas control, land swaps: Putin outlines potential Ukraine peace terms to Russian businessmen

"Vladimir Putin asserted that the Russian side is still ready to make the concessions that he made in Anchorage. In other words, that 'Donbas is ours,'" Kommersant reported.

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Kazbek Kokov, head of the North Caucasus region of Kabardino-Balkaria, in Moscow, Russia December 16, 2025.

Ukraine, US negotiators discussed how to bring peace closer, Zelensky says

Ukrainian President Zelensky said he spoke with special envoy Witkoff and Kushner on how to end the war with Russia.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky waits to welcome Cyprus' President Nikos Christodoulides, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine December 4, 2025.

EU leaders agree on joint borrowing to fund Ukraine, set aside plan to use Russian frozen assets

The leaders also gave the European Commission a mandate to continue work on a so-called reparations loan based on Russian immobilized assets, but that option proved unworkable for now.

UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks with European Council President Antonio Costa as they attend a European Union leaders' summit in Brussels, Belgium, December 18, 2025.

Does Trump have a deadline for Ukraine deal? - opinion

Nominations for deeds qualifying for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize must be submitted to the Oslo committee by January 31.

UK PRIME MINISTER Keir Starmer, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz chat outside 10 Downing Street after a meeting on Monday.

Europeans discuss Ukraine with Trump at 'critical moment' for peace

The three countries, along with other European partners and Ukraine, have been working frantically in the last few weeks to refine the original US-backed peace proposal.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during a meeting with Italian President Sergio Mattarella at Quirinale Palace, in Rome, Italy, July 9, 2025.