The Latest Breaking News from Volodomyr Zelenskiy

Smooth sailing seen for Biden Ukraine ambassador pick in U.S. Senate

U.S. President Joe Biden's nominee to be the next ambassador to Ukraine, veteran diplomat Bridget Brink, was expected to easily win confirmation to a crucial position that has been vacant for three years after a smooth confirmation hearing on Tuesday.

Reuters · May 10, 2022

Russia Warned United States against Sending More Arms to Ukraine

Russia has warned the United States against sending more arms to Ukraine, Moscow's ambassador to Washington told Russian state television. "We stressed the unacceptability of this situation when the United States of America pours weapons into Ukraine, and we demanded an end to this practice," Anatoly Antonov said in an…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 25, 2022

Russia warns United States against sending more arms to Ukraine

Russia has warned the United States against sending more arms to Ukraine, Moscow's ambassador to Washington told Russian state television.

Reuters · Apr 25, 2022

Biden, Modi Hold Virtual Talks Centered on Russia and Ukraine

US President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held virtual talks on Monday focused mainly on Ukraine, and Modi said he had suggested to Russia that President Vladimir Putin hold direct talks with Ukraine President Volodomyr Zelenskiy. The talks took place as the United States seeks more help…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 11, 2022

Azov fighter video overshadows Zelenskiy's address to Greek lawmakers

Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskiy's address to the Greek parliament on Thursday caused an outrage from opposition parties after a man who identified himself as an ethnic Greek member of Ukraine's ultranationalist Azov battalion appeared on a video.

Reuters · Apr 7, 2022

Ukraine Leader Tells Top UN Body to Make Russia Accountable for 'War Crimes'

Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskiy told the UN Security Council on Tuesday that "accountability must be inevitable" for Russia as he accused invading Russian troops of committing "the most terrible war crimes" since World War Two. The European Union's executive meanwhile proposed sweeping new sanctions against Russia, including a ban on…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 5, 2022

Israel blocked Ukraine from buying Pegasus spyware, fearing Russia’s anger

Revelation of denial offers new insight into the way Israel’s relationship with Moscow has undermined Ukrainian objectives

The Guardian - US · Mar 23, 2022

Battle for Kyiv as Ukrainians attempt to hold off Russian forces

Defence forces wage ferocious resistance in the capital as Zelenskiy says ‘we will not lay down our arms’

The Guardian - AU · Feb 26, 2022