Contents tagged with Zelensky

  • Kremlin confirms intensified U.S.-Russia talks amid Trump's comments on Ukraine

    In response to U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks about Washington's active negotiations with both Kyiv and Moscow, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has confirmed that Russia and the United States are engaging in robust interagency contacts concerning Ukraine.

    Speaking at a briefing on Wednesday, February 5, Peskov noted, "There are indeed contacts at the departmental level, and they have intensified recently. But I can't provide any further details; there's nothing else to add," he …

  • Shift in Kremlin strategy: Moscow opens to negotiations with Zelensky amid Trump's threats

    In a surprising turn of events, Moscow appears ready to negotiate with Zelensky after a series of sharp threats from Trump, despite Putin's earlier firm rejection of the possibility.

    Putin's Russia seems so intimidated by Donald Trump that it's rapidly altering its stance. Not long ago, the Kremlin flatly refused to engage in talks with Vladimir Zelensky, deeming him "illegitimate". However, following threats and interactions with Trump’s circle, Moscow has suddenly expressed openness to …

  • Zelensky signals willingness for U.S.-Ukraine partnerships in rare earth mining

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed Ukraine's readiness to engage with partners in mining rare earth metals, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks on the matter. Zelensky emphasized that if Russia controls these deposits, other countries and companies might gain access.

    "We have a significant amount of rare earth metals, and as you know, Russia has been occupying our land since 2014. They control areas with large mineral deposits. We are open to developing these …

  • Zelensky confirms continued U.S. military aid to Ukraine

    Military assistance from the United States to Ukraine has not been halted. Comments on the decision of the U.S. State Department regarding other aid are currently premature, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a joint briefing with Moldovan President Maia Sandu in Kyiv.

    Journalists inquired how the suspension of U.S. aid might impact Ukraine.

    "I'm not ready to discuss it today in detail. I know there are some constraints, and we need to look closely at the 90-day restrictions …

  • Zelensky calls for million-strong Ukrainian force to counter Russian threat, seeks international support

    Speaking at the International Media Council at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asserted that if Russia amasses an army of a million troops, Ukraine will also need a defensive force of the same size until the nation secures membership in a security alliance. This statement was made during Zelensky's discussion with members of the International Media Council at the World Economic Forum in Davos. He emphasized the need for Ukraine to bolster its …

  • Slovakia's PM threatens to block EU aid to Ukraine over gas dispute

    Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has made headlines with his threat to veto further European Union financial aid to Ukraine. The announcement came in response to Ukraine's decision to halt the transit of Russian gas. Fico expressed this bold stance in a Facebook video statement, emphasizing his role as Slovakia's prime minister and not, as he put it, a "Ukrainian servant."

    The gas transit, critical to European energy supply, came to a standstill on January 1, 2025, at 7:00 a.m. Kyiv time. …

  • Zelensky credits long-range weapons for significant Russian losses in Kursk region

    In an interview with Polish media following his visit to Warsaw, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russian forces have suffered significant losses, thanks to the effectiveness of long-range weaponry.

    According to Zelensky, the Russian presence in the Kursk region has dwindled by 30,000-35,000 troops since the Ukrainian Defense Forces initiated their operations.

    Zelensky emphasized that international intelligence agencies can corroborate these figures. "In the Kursk direction …

  • Ukrainian President Zelensky shares photos of captured North Korean soldiers

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky released photos showing captured Korean soldiers along with a Russian military ID allegedly issued to one of them. According to Zelensky, the evidence suggests Russia is trying to pass off a Korean soldier as a native of the Republic of Tuva, the homeland of former Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu.

    "These are two soldiers who, despite being wounded, survived and were brought to Kyiv to speak with SBU investigators," Zelensky stated. "Russia and …

  • Ukraine's ambitious 2025 defense strategy: monthly deployment of 2,500 long-range drones and increased military investments

    Ukrainian Forces are set to unleash a formidable new capability in the coming year: up to 2,500 long-range drones aimed at Russian military targets each month. This ambitious plan draws a stark comparison with Russia's production of around 2,000 Shaheds monthly. By 2025, Ukraine is preparing to invest 30 billion Ukrainian hryvnias ($710 million) into bolstering its military hardware and arms production, focusing notably on thousands of long-range drones and hundreds of cruise missiles. Prime …

  • Ukraine faces electricity import uncertainty as Slovakia ponders supply cuts

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has emphasized that other European Union countries can aid Ukraine in tackling its electricity deficit. The nation might soon halt importing a fifth of its foreign-arrived electricity, which has been crucial for stabilizing its energy system. To address this impending shortfall, Zelensky stressed the need to collaborate with other EU member states. He discussed power capacity deficits and Ukraine's strategic actions during an evening address posted on his …