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Zelenskyy preparing 'comprehensive plan' for peace in Ukraine

Zelenskyy met Slovenia's President Nataša Pirc Musar in Kyiv where the two leaders honoured the memory of fallen Ukrainian soldiers by laying wreaths at the Remembrance Wall in the heart of Ukraine’s capital.

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Ukraine's NATO membership is 'our duty', Estonian PM Kallas says

The Estonian leader is one of Europe's most outspoken critics of Moscow and is tipped to become the new EU’s foreign policy chief, taking over from Spain's Josep Borrell.

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Ukraine's Zelenskyy signs security pact with EU during Brussels visit

The Ukrainian leader's visit to Brussels during a summit of EU leaders came days after the country held its first membership talks with the bloc.

Moldova

Moldovans and Ukrainians remain hopeful over potential EU membership

After Brussels recently opened negotiations with the two Eastern European countries keen to join the EU, Moldovans and Ukrainians alike hope for a quick transition that would allow them to join the greater European family.

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Zelenskyy tightens grip on absent officials amid escalating conflict

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has taken a tough stance on officials neglecting frontline duties while Russian attacks in Donetsk escalate.

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Ukraine and Russia exchange 180 prisoners of war

The exchange was mediated by the United Arab Emirates, Kijv and Moscow said.

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Ukrainian army starts recruiting prisoners to bolster its ranks

The latest updates from the war in Ukraine.

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In southwestern France, Ukrainian pilots are learning to fly warplanes

Ten Ukrainian pilots aged between 21 and 23 are getting a crash course on manning warplanes.

Switzerland

Western leaders reject Russia's peace offer

Vladimir Putin had said that Russia would end its war if Ukraine withdrew troops from four regions annexed by the Kremlin and didn't join NATO.

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Switzerland Peace Summit: Zelenskyy could present peace plan to Russia

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said he would first ensure approval of peace deal from the dozens of leaders attending the peace summit in Switzerland.

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G7 ramps up Ukraine support ahead of Pope Francis' summit arrival

Leaders of the Group of Seven leading industrialised nations are now turning their attention to migration on the second day of their summit on Friday.

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Zelenskyy thanks G7 leaders for €46 billion loan package

Ukraine's leader signed a 10-year security deal with US President Joe Biden that both sides hailed as a milestone in relations and is designed, according to Biden, to "strengthen Ukraine's defence and deterrence capabilities." He also inked a similar deal with Japan worth €4.1 billion this year.

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US and Ukraine ink 10-year security agreement at G7 summit

Leaders of the US and Ukraine signed a security agreement at the G7 summit, delivering what they called a unified message of opposition to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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WATCH: At least 9 killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine

Strikes hit a residential building in Kryvyi Rih, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's hometown, on Wednesday.

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Russian bombing kills 9 as Biden approves new missile system transfer

Follow the latest updates from the war in Ukraine.

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WATCH: Zelenskyy rallies French Parliament for unity against Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged European and international unity against Russia during his address to the French National Assembly on Friday.

France

Ukraine's president meets Macron in Paris to secure more military aid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is on his fourth visit to France since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022.

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D-Day: President Zelenskyy arrives in Paris

Ukraine's President was due to meet with US President Biden as Kyiv’s army endures its hardest days of fighting since the early weeks of the war.

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Zelenskyy backs Ukraine peace summit in surprise visit to Philippines

Ahead of his visit to Manila, the Ukrainian president said that Russia is using Chinese diplomats to dissuade countries from attending the upcoming peace summit in Switzerland.

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Ukraine imposes power shutdowns as Russia attacks energy grid

Power out in all but three regions of Ukraine with state-owned power grid operator Ukrenergo saying shutdowns affected both industrial and household consumers.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, elected President of Ukraine on April 21, 2019, is a former comedian and actor who gained international recognition for leading Ukraine during the Russian invasion.