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Zelenskyy calls for European air defence amid deadly Russian strikes

“Now is the time to implement the joint protection of our European skies with a multilayered air defense system. All the technologies for this are available,” Zelenskyy said on Telegram.

Ukraine

Zelenskyy slams 'brutal' Russian strike that killed 21 in Donetsk

With US-led peace efforts making no headway in recent months, Russia has escalated its aerial barrages on Ukraine.

Ukraine

Zelenskyy rejects Putin's invite to Moscow and offers to talk in Kyiv

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy rejected Putin's invitation to meet in Moscow, calling it unrealistic. Zelenskyy suggested Putin should come to Kyiv instead.

Russia

Foreign troops in Ukraine would be 'legitimate targets,’ Putin says

The Russian president said on Friday it is "practically impossible" to reach an agreement with Ukraine on key issues, and also reiterated Moscow’s resolute rejection of a Ukrainian membership in NATO.

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Ukraine's security: 26 countries agree to deploy post-war troops

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the number of countries willing to participate and the contributions on the table a "victory".

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Macron hosts Paris summit on postwar security for Ukraine

European governments find themselves caught between limited options as leaders gathered in Paris on Thursday to debate postwar security guarantees for Ukraine amid an ongoing and intensifying conflict.

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Coalition for Ukraine set to provide air patrols and naval demining

Military chiefs from countries involved in the 'Coalition of the Willing' have completed the technical work on the security guarantees they will provide to Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire.

Russia

Putin willing to meet Zelenskyy if he 'comes to Moscow'

Putin expressed willingness on Wednesday to meet Zelenskyy in Moscow, but Ukraine's foreign minister rejected the idea. Meanwhile, Trump continues to push for peace talks that would end Russia's war in Ukraine, now in its fourth year.

Ukraine

Russia launches over 500 drones at Ukraine in massive overnight attack

The large-scale attack comes as Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy turns to European leaders for increased defence efforts and support.

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Europe to US: We're 'ready' on security guarantees for Ukraine

Many European allies need certainty the US will provide a so-called backstop before signing off on security guarantees for Ukraine.

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Zelenskyy once again hit with false property empire allegations

Both the Ukrainian president and his wife are often falsely accused of financial misconduct, to try and destabilise support for Ukraine against Moscow's war.

China

Putin in China for regional summit amid stalled Ukraine peace talks

Putin is among a dozen leaders attending the regional security summit, which comes at a crunch moment in talks over his war on Ukraine, and for a summit thats demonstrating a strong show of unity among Global South leaders.

Ukraine

At least three people dead in Ukraine as Russia launches fresh attack

According to Ukraine's Air Force, Russia launched 537 Shahed-type attack drones and decoys against Ukraine overnight, as well as eight ballistic missiles and 37 cruise missiles.

Ukraine

Zelenskyy seeks talks with US and Europe to discuss slow peace efforts

Zelenskyy accuses Russia of dragging out negotiations, including by putting off a summit with the argument that the groundwork for a possible peace settlement must be thrashed out first by lower-level officials.

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EU negotiations would shield Ukraine's anti-corruption bodies: sources

The heads of Ukraine's top anti-graft bodies were in Ukraine earlier this week for a meeting with the Commissioner for enlargement.

Ukraine

Norway’s support for Kyiv will continue into 2026, Gahr Støre says

On Sunday, Norway pledged around 7 billion kroner (€593 million) toward air defence systems for Ukraine.

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Zelenskyy marks independence anniversary vowing to fight for Ukraine

On Ukraine's Independence Day, President Zelenskyy pledged ongoing resistance to Russian forces. Canada committed $2 billion in military assistance to Ukraine.

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Zelenskyy marks National Flag Day as Russian attacks continue

Ukrainian flags were raised above government buildings nationwide to mark National Flag Day, commemorating the push for independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.

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We need to ensure Putin never attacks Ukraine again, NATO chief says

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Friday that the security guarantees agreement for Ukraine will consist of two layers: strengthening Ukraine’s army and commitments from the US and Europe aimed at deterring Russia in the event of future aggression.

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Putin ‘laughing’ as Europeans fall into his ‘trap’ on Ukrainian land concession, says Kallas

In an interview, EU diplomacy chief slammed calls for Ukraine to cede land, warning they fall into a trap set by Russian premier Vladimir Putin. She accused Moscow of blocking peace, criticised Trump’s Alaska meeting with Putin, urged tougher sanctions, and called for lasting security guarantees.

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.