Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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'I'll meet Zelenskyy': Putin's willingness signals breakthrough in Russia-Ukraine talks, says Rubio
World | Aug 19, 2025, 05:00 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump has said he is arranging talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Why Donbas region is at center of Russia-Ukraine war and Putin's biggest ambition
World | Aug 19, 2025, 02:44 PM ISTThe Donbas has long been the most Russian-leaning region of Ukraine, home to a significant Russian-speaking population. Even a decade ago, many residents expressed strong resentment toward the distant government in Kyiv.
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What guarantees has Zelenskyy sought from US to seal peace deal with Russia | EXPLAINED
Explainers | Sep 03, 2025, 01:02 PM ISTThe Ukrainian President said a part of the security guarantees is a package of US weapons, "which primarily includes aircraft, air defence systems," among others.
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Zelenskyy's first reaction as Trump announces Russia-Ukraine summit: 'Ready for a trilateral meet'
World | Aug 19, 2025, 09:00 AM IST"We confirmed that we are ready for a trilateral meeting, and if Russia proposes a bilateral meeting to the President of the United States, then we will see the result of the bilateral meeting", Zelenskyy said.
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Zelenskyy open to Ukraine elections after peace deal, stresses security and nationwide ceasefire
World | Aug 18, 2025, 11:53 PM ISTUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed readiness to hold national elections, but only after a peace deal and full security are ensured. During his meeting with US President Donald Trump, he emphasised the need for a nationwide truce to enable safe and democratic voting.
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'I have ended six wars, including India-Pak, and this is the toughest': Trump on Russia-Ukraine war
World | Aug 18, 2025, 11:48 PM ISTThe latest meeting between the two leaders follows Trump's Friday talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, after which he stated that it is now up to Zelenskyy to agree to concessions that he believes could bring the war to an end.
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'Progress made to end Ukraine war': Trump meets Zelenskyy at White House, will reach out to Putin
World | Aug 18, 2025, 11:52 PM ISTTrump meets Zelenskyy: During the meeting with Trump, Zelenskyy signaled that he's open to having a trilateral meeting with the US President and Putin to negotiate end to Russia-Ukraine war.
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Will Zelensky wear a suit? White House asks ahead of Oval Office meet with Trump today
World | Aug 18, 2025, 10:16 PM ISTDuring Zelensky’s last White House visit, it was reportedly Vice President JD Vance who was more annoyed than Trump by the Ukrainian leader’s understated fashion choices, particularly that he was without a tie, according to the report.
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Zelenskyy ahead of meeting Trump: 'The US President has strength to force Russia into peace'
World | Aug 18, 2025, 11:36 PM ISTEarlier in the day, Zelenskyy met the US Presidential Special Representative for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, in Washington ahead of the meeting with Trump.
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Trump claims 'big progress' on Russia after meeting Putin in Alaska
World | Aug 17, 2025, 11:45 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump claims "big progress" on Russia after meeting Putin, but no agreement on ending the Ukraine conflict, with European leaders set to join discussions at the White House.
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Putin demands full control of Donetsk, Luhansk; Zelenskyy unlikely to accept proposal: Report
World | Aug 17, 2025, 07:18 AM ISTUkraine war: In the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, Putin's forces have made a lot of gains since November last year. As of now, Russia controls around 70 per cent of Donetsk, but most of its western cities are under the control of Ukraine. In Luhansk, Russia controls nearly the entire region.
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Trump calls summit with Putin 'productive'; Russian leader proposes next meet in Moscow | Key points
World | Aug 16, 2025, 07:02 AM ISTIn a joint press conference, the two leaders said the talks were held in a "constructive and mutually respectful atmosphere" and were "very thorough and useful".
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Russia 'killing' people on day of negotiations: Zelenskyy as Trump-Putin meet in Alaska
World | Aug 16, 2025, 06:48 AM ISTUkraine war: In a video message on 'X', Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia has not given any indication that it is preparing to end the war in Ukraine that broke out in February 2022.
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Russia wants Ukraine's full withdrawal from Donetsk, but won't allow it: Zelenskyy
World | Aug 13, 2025, 06:42 AM ISTUkraine conflict: Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Ukraine will neither withdraw from Donetsk nor any other region of the country calling the move 'unconstitutional'. The Ukrainian President also claimed that Vladimir Putin presented his demand during a meeting with Special Envoy Steve Witkoff.
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PM Modi speaks with Zelenskyy, reaffirms India's position for peaceful settlement of Ukraine war
World | Aug 11, 2025, 11:53 PM ISTZelenskyy thanked Modi for India's support, discussed Russian attacks, sanctions, and planned a meeting during the UN General Assembly.
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Trump to invite Zelenskyy to Alaska for talks with Putin? White House considers options
World | Aug 10, 2025, 11:56 PM ISTRussia-Ukraine war: According to a report, Putin has demanded that the NATO and Kyiv withdraw from eastern Ukraine. The report claimed that Putin might also demand four provinces - Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia - during talks with Trump.
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Zelenskyy rejects Trump's proposal of 'swapping of territories': 'Won't allow partition of Ukraine'
World | Aug 10, 2025, 07:17 AM ISTVolodymyr Zelenskyy, however, said he has supported all of US President Donald Trump's proposals since February, while noting that none of his partners have expressed any doubt about America's ability to ensure that the war in Ukraine ends.
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Putin to meet Zelenskyy before summit with Trump? US President says 'no need'
World | Aug 08, 2025, 07:00 AM ISTDonald Trump's comment comes hours after Vladimir Putin said he hopes to meet with the US President next week, probably in the UAE. However, the White House has said that the two sides are still working on details about a meeting between Trump and Putin.
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Trump asked Zelenskyy if he could strike Moscow as US mulls sending long-range weapons to Ukraine
World | Jul 15, 2025, 09:42 PM ISTPresident Donald Trump asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy whether Kyiv could strike Moscow using US-supplied long-range missiles during a phone call on July 4. The question came just one day after Trump held a separate conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Trump meets Zelenskyy on sidelines of NATO Summit, both leaders discuss potential ceasefire
World | Jun 25, 2025, 11:56 PM ISTAfter meeting Trump, Zelenskyy said both leaders discussed achieving a ceasefire and a real peace. "We spoke about how to protect our people. We appreciate the attention and the readiness to help bring peace closer," he said.