Contents tagged with Zelensky
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Zelensky justifies secrecy around Ukrainian offensive in Russia's Kursk region
During a meeting with leaders of Ukraine’s foreign diplomatic institutions titled "Military Diplomacy: Resilience, Weapons, Victory", President Vladimir Zelensky explained why Kyiv did not inform the allies about the preparation of a Ukrainian offensive in Russia's Kursk region.
"Just a few months ago, if people around the world had heard that we were planning an operation like the one in the Kursk region, they would have said it's unrealistic and that it crosses what is supposedly the reddest …
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Ukrainian Forces make significant gains in Russia's Kursk region, Zelensky confirms
Ukraine continues its advance in the Kursk region of Russia. On August 14, the Ukrainian Armed Forces' (AFU) made significant progress in the Kursk region said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during his evening address to the nation. The video has been published on his official Telegram channel.
Zelensky noted that he had several conversations with AFU Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi over the past 24 hours. They discussed the frontlines within Ukraine and the ongoing offensive in …
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Kyiv: Ukrainian Forces control 1000 square kilometers of Russian territory
On the seventh day of military operations in Russia's Kursk region, Ukrainian authorities have spoken out about the ongoing offensive. The Ukrainian Army now controls about 1000 square kilometers of Russian territory, said Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, during a meeting chaired by President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday, August 12. A video of Syrskyi's report was posted on President Zelensky’s Telegram channel.
According to Syrskyi, Ukrainian forces …
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Zelensky announces major increase in domestic missile production
In a significant move to strengthen its defense capabilities, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the country will ramp up production of domestically manufactured missiles. His declaration came after a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff.
"Additional funding has been allocated to our missile program. There will be more domestically produced missiles," Zelensky wrote on Telegram.
The President emphasized that one of the two top-priority issues discussed was …
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Zelensky: Ukraine's territorial integrity must be decided by its people, not individuals or presidents
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reiterated that any discussion regarding Ukraine’s territorial integrity is a decision for the people of Ukraine, not a single person or president. Speaking to Le Monde, Zelensky emphasized, “You must understand that any issue concerning Ukraine’s territorial integrity can't be resolved by a single president, a single person, or even all the presidents globally without the participation of the Ukrainian people.”
He further explained that Ukrainian …
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Zelensky cautions against unauthorized use of Western arms on Russian soil, citing aid risks
In a recent interview with Le Monde, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the significant risks of using Western-supplied weapons to strike targets within Russia without prior approval from Western allies. He warned that such actions could jeopardize the future assistance from these partners. For more details, read the full interview on Le Monde.
The Ukrainian leader criticized Western partners for restricting the use of provided weaponry solely for defensive purposes within …
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Zelensky stands firm: no ceasefire without Russian withdrawal from Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reiterated his firm stance against any ceasefire in the ongoing war with Russia until Russian forces withdraw from the occupied territories of Ukraine https://www.dw.com/ru/vojna-v-ukraine/t-17457611. In an interview with Japanese broadcaster NHK , Zelensky reaffirmed Kyiv's unwavering line on the conditions required for halting military operations.
Zelensky highlighted three crucial factors for achieving a just peace: patience, support from the …
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Peskov: Russia seeks concrete steps from Ukraine amid talks of potential peace dialogue
Russia is anticipating "concrete actions" from Ukraine if Kyiv is indeed ready for a "peace dialogue", said the Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov during a briefing on Monday, July 22.
"What exactly is behind these words, what concrete plans are being discussed, what actions are being taken in this direction if the talk is serious—we cannot judge yet. We need to wait for concrete steps, if there will be any," Peskov said, commenting on the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's suggestion of …
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Zelensky highlights rising Ukrainian military casualties and calls for Unified effort in ongoing war
In an interview with BBC, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, stated that the number of Ukrainian military casualties continues to rise. “I see these changes every day and they are not moving in a positive direction. They are not decreasing. I cannot disclose the exact numbers right now. We do not want the Russians to know all the information,” he said when asked about the overall casualty figures of the Ukrainian army.
He also noted the significant disparity in the ratio of killed to …
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Zelensky congratulates Trump on GOP nomination and discusses peace efforts in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a telephone conversation with the 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump, congratulating him on securing the Republican Party's nomination for the upcoming presidential elections in November, reported the Office of the Ukrainian President.
During the call, Zelensky condemned the recent assassination attempt on Trump's life and wished him absolute safety in the future.
President Zelensky expressed gratitude for the crucial support Ukraine …