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Zelenskyy says Ukraine wants money, technology in return for Middle East drone help
23+ hour, 7+ min ago (480+ words) KYIV " Ukraine wants money and technology in return for helping Middle Eastern nations that have sought its expertise as they defend against Iranian kamikaze drones, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, after Kyiv sent specialists to the region. Zelenskyy told "reporters that…...
Zelenskyy says U.S. sought postponement of talks on war settlement, Ukrainian media reports
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (317+ words) President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was quoted as saying on Friday the U.S. had sought a postponement of the latest round of three-sided talks on a settlement to Ukraine's "four-year-old conflict with Russia. Zelenskyy, whose comments were quoted by various Ukrainian media outlets…...
Zelenskyy warns Russia’s new onslaught will impact peace talks
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (528+ words) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia's resumption of attacks on the country's energy infrastructure with the biggest assault this year will have consequences for Kyiv's negotiating team in this week's peace talks. As winter temperatures remain frigid, Russia delivered an…...
US-brokered peace talks break off without deal after overnight Russian bombardment of Ukraine
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (899+ words) KYIV, Ukraine " Ukraine and Russia ended a second day of U.S.-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Saturday without a deal but with more talks expected next weekend, even as overnight Russian airstrikes knocked out power for over…...
Zelenskyy names spy chief to head presidential administration in big shake-up
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (520+ words) KYIV " President Volodymyr Zelenskyy named Ukraine's military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov as his top adviser on Friday and proposed a drone and digitalization specialist as defense minister. The appointments were made as Kyiv seeks to strengthen its hand in U.S.-backed…...
Kyiv has only half of the electricity it needs, mayor says
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (449+ words) KYIV, Ukraine " Ukraine's capital Kyiv has only about half the electricity that it needs as it faces its most severe wartime energy crisis following waves of Russian attacks on its infrastructure, mayor Vitali Klitschko told Reuters on Friday. Kyiv, one…...
Ukraine's Zelenskyy appoints Canadian ex-deputy PM as economic adviser
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (255+ words) KYIV, Ukraine " Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday he had appointed Canada's former Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland as his economic development adviser, citing her experience in attracting investment. "Ukraine needs to strengthen its internal resilience " both for the…...
Zelenskyy prepares for week of diplomatic efforts to end war
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (630+ words) KYIV, Ukraine " Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is preparing for a week of fresh diplomatic efforts aimed at finding a peaceful solution to Russia's war against his country, he announced in his evening video address on Sunday. Meetings are set to…...
Why a nuclear plant is a big sticking point in the Ukraine peace plan
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (810+ words) KYIV, Ukraine " President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that Ukraine and the United States are 90% of the way toward an agreement to end the war with Russia. Within the 10% still in dispute is who will control Europe's largest nuclear power plant....
European leaders discuss Ukraine as Russia ‘toughens’ stance
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (835+ words) European leaders held a call to discuss Ukraine after Russia said it would revise its negotiating position, claiming Ukrainian drones targeted a residence of President Vladimir Putin. "Our work to ensure robust security guarantees continues unabated," Dutch Prime Minister Dick…...