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Zelenskyy secures training for pilots on whistlestop tour of Europe

The Ukrainian president is in the middle of his second multi-stop European tour since Russia's full-scale invasion began as his country gears up for a counteroffensive against Moscow's occupying forces.

15/05/2023

United Kingdom

UK pledges 'long-range attack drones' for Ukraine

The Ukrainian president is in Britain after visiting Paris, Berlin and Rome on a whistlestop European tour.

15/05/2023

France

Zelenskyy makes surprise visit to Paris for talks with French leaders

The Ukranian president spent the weekend having talks in Rome, Berlin and Paris, and also met with the Pope in the Vatican.

14/05/2023

Italy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives in Rome

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Rome for talks with the Pope and Italian leaders in his first visit to the EU and NATO nation since Russia's full-scale invasion.

13/05/2023

Culture news

Zelenskyy barred from giving Eurovision Song Contest message

The Ukrainian President had wanted to record a video for contestants, and the global audience of up to 200 million people, during Saturday night's final in Liverpool.

12/05/2023

World News

Zelenskyy: 'Unpleasant surprise' awaits Russia in counteroffensive

In an interview, Ukrainian president discussed security and Kyiv's preparations for an anticipated counteroffensive.

11/05/2023

Finland

Zelenskyy in Finland: 'This year will be decisive for victory"

After morning talks with the Finnish President, Zelenskyy will meet with other Nordic leaders during Wednesday afternoon.

03/05/2023

Ukraine

Ukraine: New media law sparks division

Some say Ukraine's new media law will combat Russian disinformation, others denounce an affront to freedom of the press.

03/05/2023

Ukraine

Rescue crews in Sloviansk work through the rubble as death toll rises

A spokesperson for the Ukrainian air force said the country will soon receive weapons that will help prevent such attacks, in reference to the highly sought-after Patriot air defence system.

16/04/2023

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WATCH: Ukraine army general visits troops for Easter

Many Ukrainian soldiers will spend Easter Sunday away from their families for the second year since Russia’s full-scale invasion of their country began.

15/04/2023

Ukraine

Eleven dead, including a toddler, after Russian attacks in Sloviansk

"Everything is being done to save the wounded," said President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after Russian shelling in the eastern Ukrainian city of Sloviansk which killed at least eleven people and injured 21 others.

15/04/2023

Ukraine

War in Ukraine: Russia develops its defences in Zaporizhzhia region

Russia has completed three layers of defensive zones across approximately 120 kilometres of the region, according to the UK's Ministry of Defence

12/04/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

Happy anniversary of Sonny Bono (of Sonny & Cher), getting elected as mayor of Palm Springs, California!

12/04/2023

Ukraine

Ukraine urged to give up Crimea by Brazil's Lula

Zelenskyy "cannot want everything", said Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday.

07/04/2023

Ukraine

Zelenskyy says he will order Bakhmut withdrawal if city encircled

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would order a withdrawal of troops from Bakhmut if there was a risk of them being encircled by Russian forces.

06/04/2023

Ukraine

Euroviews. Russia is counting on 'Ukraine fatigue' to wear down our resolve

Moscow has openly said that it is waiting for Ukraine fatigue — a sense of detachment caused by existential fear — to set in during its war of attrition. This is a crucial strand of its propaganda tactics, Nina Jankowicz and Tom Southern write.

04/04/2023

Ukraine

Zelenskyy visits devastated Bucha in first anniversary of Russian libe

Images of dead bodies left scattered on the streets horrified the world. One year on, the locals in Bucha try to move on – with time as their healer.

31/03/2023

World News

Zelenskyy warns losses in Bakhmut will be sold as 'victory' by Kremlin

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukrainian troops continue to fight tooth and nail for the eastern city of Bakhmut in a bid to prevent President Putin from claiming "victory" to the world.

30/03/2023

Culture news

This Japanese student chose to graduate dressed as Volodymyr Zelenskyy

The Kyoto University student, known only as Amiki, wore an outfit inspired by Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy to his graduation ceremony

29/03/2023

Culture news

Watch the moment Orlando Bloom met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with British actor Orlando Bloom in Kyiv on Sunday. Bloom, who is also a UNICEF goodwill ambassador, arrived in the capital over the weekend and visited Kyiv's suburb of Irpin.

27/03/2023