The Latest Breaking News from Volodymyr Zelenksyy

Zelensky Reveals U.S. Role In Huge Russia-Ukraine Prisoner Exchange

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that the United States is playing a central role in a planned large-scale prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia, one that could become among the biggest swaps since the war began.

Latin Times · May 11

Ukraine war briefing: Mixed reaction to Putin proposal of Schröder as peace mediator

Critics question former German chancellor’s suitability, while others think Europe should seize every chance for peace.

The Guardian - AU · May 11

Russia has breached three-day ceasefire with Ukraine, says Zelenskyy

Ukraine president says Russian army is ‘not complying’ with the US-mediated truce and is ‘not even really trying to’

The Guardian - UK · May 10

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv strikes one of Russia’s largest oil refineries a day before Victory Day parade

Kremlin confirms it has increased security measures for Putin's attendance at Red Square parade

The Independent UK · May 8

Ukraine war briefing: Distant strike on Russian missile ship in Caspian Sea

Defence ministers of Ukraine and Sweden talk Gripen fighter jet deal; verbal exchanges escalate over Victory Day parade.

The Guardian - AU · May 8

Russia’s pared-down Victory Day parade tells a story: Away from the pomp, war in Ukraine is not going to Putin’s plan

Victory Day in Russia, which marks the surrender of Nazi Germany to the Soviet Union, has long held particular importance in Vladimir Putin’s Russia.

The Conversation · May 7

Germany calls for end to EU unanimity rule to stop decision-making 'standstill'

Twelve countries have already backed the initiative, with repeated obstruction by Viktor Orbán's Hungary increasingly fuelling calls for reform.

Euronews · May 7

Russia says Ukraine launched a major drone attack after Moscow shunned ceasefire offer

Russia's Defense Ministry reports that air defenses shot down 347 Ukrainian drones overnight

The Independent UK · May 7

Brussels makes progress but no breakthrough on EU-US trade deal

Negotiators from the European Parliament and European Council faced-off Wednesday night to aiming to conclude the EU-US trade deal. Despite the lengthy discussion and fears of a potential US retaliation, no end was brokered, with talks continuing on 19 May.

Euronews · May 7

Russia doesn’t have much to celebrate on Victory Day, as Ukraine brings the war home to Putin

Russia has dramatically scaled back its annual Victory Day parade in Red Square on May 9, with no heavy military hardware for the first time in 20 years. There will also be fewer foreign or Russian dignitaries present.

The Conversation · May 7