UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT ZELENSKY
"We can forget some mistakes": Ukrainian Prez Zelenskyy defends Joe Biden for his 'President Putin' gaffe
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy defended US President Joe Biden after he mistakenly referred to Zelenskyy as "President Putin" during a NATO event on Thursday. Zelenskyy described the incident as "a mistake." When introducing Zelenskyy at the NATO event, President Biden accidentally called him "President Putin" but corrected himself shortly afterward.
Did Joe Biden's press conference prove counter-productive? He calls Kamala Harris "Vice-President Trump", explains presidential debate
Replying to a question in a press conference, Joe Biden called his Vice-President Kamala Harris "Vice-President Trump".Earlier, he called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as "President Putin" at an event organized by the NATO.
Biden calls Kamala Harris 'Vice President Trump', mixes up Zelensky with Putin as doubts mount over re-election bid
Biden's campaign has been on the ropes for two weeks, since his poor debate performance against Trump, 78. So far, 13 of the 213 Democrats in the House and one of the Senate's 51 Democrats have appealed publicly to the president to withdraw from the race. More could make their concerns public if he fares poorly.
Keir Starmer signals Ukraine can use UK missiles to strike Russia
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has affirmed that Ukraine can use British-supplied long-range missiles to target Russian military sites. Speaking en route to the NATO summit, Starmer stated that the deployment of Storm Shadow missiles is up to the Ukrainian forces. This maintains the policy of previous Conservative governments. Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the UK has been a key ally, providing financial aid, weapons, and training. Starmer plans to reaffirm the UK's commitment to NATO and support for Ukraine during the summit.
Kremlin says 'not optimistic' on UK-Russia ties after Labour win
The Kremlin expressed a lack of optimism on Friday regarding any potential improvement in the strained relations between Britain and Russia following Labour's victory in the UK general election.
How much of the Ukrainian territory can Russia keep? Experts claim Trump and Putin are negotiating
A report has claimed that Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are negotiating the extent to which Russia can retain the Ukrainian territory it has invaded. They are also discussing about NATO.
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Russia launches 'massive' attack on Ukraine power infrastructure
Ukraine reported a "massive" overnight attack by Russia on energy infrastructure in the west and south. The attacks damaged Ukrenergo facilities, injured two employees, and marked the eighth such attack in three months. The ongoing Russian invasion has severely impacted Ukraine's electricity generation, leading to blackouts and the need to import energy. President Zelensky called for urgent measures to equip hospitals and schools with solar panels to counter Russian attempts at blackmail.
Ukraine summit opens in Switzerland, seeking path to peace
World leaders were joining Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Switzerland on Saturday for a summit on peace in his country, but with Russia staying away it is seen as the first step in a long process. "Together, we are making the first step toward just peace based on the UN Charter and fundamental principles of international law," he said on X, formerly Twitter.
Kyiv says Putin's peace demands are 'offensive to common sense'
"It's all a complete sham. Therefore -- once again -- get rid of illusions and stop taking seriously the 'proposals of Russia' that are offensive to common sense," Mykhailo Podolyak, an advisor to President Volodymyr Zelensky, wrote on social media.
With Russia not attending, what can this weekend's Ukraine peace summit achieve?
The 'Summit on Peace in Ukraine', hosted by Switzerland, aims to achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, but Russia's absence hinders progress at the non-traditional peace conference.
France to transfer Mirage-2000 fighter jets to Ukraine: Macron
France will transfer Mirage-2000 fighter jets to Ukraine and train Ukrainian pilots as part of a new military cooperation effort, President Emmanuel Macron announced. The training, starting this summer, aims to prepare pilots by year-end. Macron did not specify the number of jets to be delivered. Additionally, France will train and equip a brigade of 4,500 Ukrainian soldiers. This move comes as Ukraine seeks increased military support from Europe amid ongoing Russian advances. Macron emphasized that these actions are not intended to escalate the conflict.
Ukraine orders evacuations from parts of Donetsk
Ukraine has ordered the evacuation of children and their guardians from several towns and villages in the eastern Donetsk region, where fighting with Russia is escalating. The move comes as President Zelensky stated that Russian firepower is concentrated in Donetsk, which Russia claimed to have annexed in 2022 despite not having full control. The Donetsk governor cited the deteriorating security situation and increasing shelling intensity as reasons for the evacuation. Several areas near the front line, including the town of Lyman and the hamlet of Progres, are affected.
Ukraine President Zelenskyy hopes for India's presence at Swiss peace summit next week
Ukraine President Zelenskyy congratulated PM Modi on India's parliamentary election win and invited India to a peace summit in Switzerland regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Russian missiles and drones target Ukrainian energy sites
Russia launched 100 missiles and drones at Ukraine, damaging energy facilities. President Zelensky called for international support to counter destabilization and chaos.
Russian attack on Ukraine's Kharkiv kills twelve, injures dozens
A Russian strike on a hardware superstore in Kharkiv, Ukraine, resulted in 11 deaths, with President Zelensky condemning the attack as "vile". The strike hit the 'Epitsentr' store, causing casualties and extensive damage. The attack drew international condemnation, with French President Macron calling it "unacceptable". Kharkiv, near the Russian border, has been a frequent target for Russian missiles. Zelensky called for increased air defense support and accused Putin of terrorism for the attack. The incident occurred amid ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with both sides accusing each other of border attacks.
Ukraine says has 'stopped' Russia in Kharkiv, now pushing back
Ukrainian forces have halted a Russian advance in the Kharkiv region and are now counter-attacking. President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the region's capital to discuss the battle for Vovchansk.
Biden's another OOPS moment: US President gives new title to North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un
President Biden is evidently feeling the heat of the US Presidential election campaign, as he mistakenly identifies Kim Jong Un as the leader of the wrong country. Interestingly, this was not the first time he took the wrong names.
France estimates 150,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine war: Minister
French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne revealed in an interview that France estimates 150,000 Russian soldiers have died in the ongoing war in Ukraine, with total Russian casualties, including wounded, reaching 500,000. He criticized Russia's military actions, questioning the purpose of the conflict. Russia has not disclosed its casualty figures. The conflict, now in its third year, has strained Russia's relations with the West. Sejourne also mentioned that frozen Russian assets in the EU could be used to support Ukraine's defense and reconstruction efforts, generating nearly 4 billion euros in revenue in 2023.
Russia seized initiative as US delayed support: Zelensky
President Zelensky of Ukraine criticized the delay in US military assistance, stating that while waiting for approval, Russia seized the initiative on the battlefield. The US had engaged in a prolonged debate over supporting Ukraine, leaving Kyiv facing shortages of crucial artillery and air defense munitions. Zelensky emphasized the need for timely support to achieve Ukrainian goals in the war and warned that Russian success could embolden further aggression. The US has committed significant security assistance to Ukraine since Russia's invasion in 2022, but congressional approval for new funding was delayed.
Ukrainian President Zelensky calls for same 'unity' from allies as for Israel
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged allies on Monday to show the same "unity" towards Ukraine as Israel, which said it repelled an Iranian attack over the weekend with Western support. In a post on Telegram, Zelensky thanked allies who had responded to Ukraine' "The intensity of Russian attacks requires greater unity".
Zelensky urges Western air defence as Russian attacks kill 11
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged the West to provide more air-defence systems urgently as Russian attacks using missiles, drones, and artillery have resulted in at least 11 deaths. The attacks included a drone strike in Odesa that killed eight people, including a child and a baby, and shelling in Kharkiv, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia that killed three. Zelensky emphasized the need for stronger air defences to protect civilians from Russian attacks. Russia's recent advances have put Ukraine in a difficult position, exacerbated by delays in Western aid delivery.
Volodymyr Zelensky proposes Ukrainian citizenship for foreign fighters
Thousands of foreigners rushed at the beginning of Russia's invasion of Ukraine to help fend off Moscow's forces trying to wrest control of the country and topple Ukraine's leadership.
Ukraine, Russia swap POWs in first deal in months
Russia and Ukraine said Wednesday that they had exchanged hundreds of captive soldiers, the first such prisoner of war exchange in months. The two warring sides had carried out several rounds of exchanges during Moscow's 22-month long invasion, but the process had stalled in the latter half of last year.
Air alert as Russia pummels Ukrainian cities with missiles
Sergiy Popko, head of Kyiv's military administration, said debris fell in two parts of the city and there was also a fire in a residential apartment building. The overnight attacks came days after Ukraine struck a Russian warship in the occupied Crimean port of Feodosia in a major setback for the Russian navy. Drones and missiles struck at least five other Ukrainian cities on Friday, including Kharkiv in the northeast, Lviv in the west as well as Odesa in the south, the cities' mayors and police said.
Ukraine reports 'massive' Russian drone attack
Russia launched 40 drones overnight in a "massive" attack on Ukrainian cities and infrastructure but over half of them were downed, officials said on Friday. Russia's defence ministry said overnight it shot down two Ukrainian drones over its Belgorod region, which borders Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine joining NATO just a 'matter of time'
"(It is) a matter of time before Ukraine becomes a de jure member of the alliance. We are doing everything to bring this time closer," Zelensky said at a joint press conference with the NATO chief.
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