The Latest Breaking News from Volodymyr Zelenksyy

Zelenskyy agrees to negotiate with Russia; Putin puts nuclear forces on alert

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed to negotiations with Russia on Sunday “without preconditions” even as Moscow put its nuclear forces on high alert and Russian troops bore down on Kyiv and continued their thrust toward a number of cities across the country.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 27, 2022

Ukraine's President Zelenskiy says will use every opportunity to secure peace

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday that he needed to use every opportunity to secure peace, as Ukraine was due to meet with Russia for peace talks.

Reuters · Feb 27, 2022

Egypt Calls for Emergency Arab League Meeting on Ukraine

Egypt on Sunday called for an emergency Arab League meeting at delegate level to discuss developments in Ukraine, according to a statement from the Egyptian foreign ministry. The office of Ukraine’s president has confirmed that a delegation will meet with Russian officials as Moscow’s troops draw closer to Kyiv. Ukrainian…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 27, 2022

Who is Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy? The actor who played president before becoming one for real

The actor turned president has been seen on the frontline in Kyiv

Wales Online · Feb 27, 2022

Ukraine says to meet Russia for talks at Belarus border

Ukraine said on Sunday it would hold talks with Russia at its border with Belarus -- near the Chernobyl exclusion zone -- after a call between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko.

Bangkok Post · Feb 27, 2022

Ukrainian president becomes unlikely sex symbol as photos defending Kyiv emerge

Images of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky wearing combat gear during the Russian invasion have been shared online and now the public are swooning over the former comedian

Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2022

Russian troops advance on Kyiv as Ukraine continues to resist

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko says it is now impossible to evacuate civilians.

Axios · Feb 27, 2022

Ukraine and Russia agree to talks without preconditions, Zelenskiy says

Ukrainian and Russian officials will meet for talks at a venue on the Belarusian border with Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's office said on Sunday.

Reuters · Feb 27, 2022

Fighting on streets of Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, as west bars Russian banks from Swift

Russian troops enter key city after attacks on oil facilities as western allies agree to block major Russian banks from international payment system

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2022

Ukraine appeals for foreign volunteers to join fight against Russia

President Zelenskiy issues call to arms to foreign nationals in battle against ‘Russian war criminals’

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2022