Page 6 - Latest Updates on Volodymyr Zelensky
Ukraine's incursion into Russia embarrasses Putin; how will it affect war?
The Russian military has thus far struggled to deal with the surprise attack, which has led tens of thousands of civilians to flee the region
 "Ukraine's incursion into Russia embarrasses Putin; how will it affect war?")
Threat of attacks, fear for families: How Ukrainians trained for Olympics
In the eyes of Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the athletes who are in Paris are already heroes and that is what he told them in a virtual address on Wednesday
 "Threat of attacks, fear for families: How Ukrainians trained for Olympics")
G7 summit opens with deal to use Russia's frozen assets for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will be on hand and is expected to sign a separate bilateral security agreement with US President Joe Biden
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US to give Ukraine Patriot missile system after Kyiv's desperate calls
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy late last month pleaded for additional US-made Patriot systems, arguing that they will help his forces fight the close to 3,000 bombs
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Biden will send air defence weapons, artillery after approval: Zelenskyy
Ukraine is awaiting US Senate approval after the House this weekend approved the $95 billion package that also includes aid for other allies
 "Biden will send air defence weapons, artillery after approval: Zelenskyy")
EU leaders mull sanctions against Iran, Zelenskyy pleads for more support
French President Emmanuel Macron urged his EU counterparts in Brussels to adapt and expand sanctions against Iran
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Ukraine lowers conscription age to 25 to plug shortfall in troop numbers
The new mobilisation law came into force a day after Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed it. Ukraine's parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, passed it last year
 "Ukraine lowers conscription age to 25 to plug shortfall in troop numbers")
Drones key to gain advantage over Russia, says Ukraine's army chief
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as part of his military reforms ordered in February the creation of a separate branch of Ukraine's armed forces devoted to drones
 "Drones key to gain advantage over Russia, says Ukraine's army chief")
Zelenskyy calls Trump's rhetoric about Ukraine's war 'very dangerous'
Donald Trump, I invite you to Ukraine, to Kyiv. If you can stop the war during 24 hours, I think it will be enough to come, Zelenskyy said
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Switzerland hosts Zelenskyy and offers to host peace summit for Ukraine
The two presidents said the Ukrainian and Swiss teams will begin preparations for the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland as early as Tuesday
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Confident Ukraine will get more US support for war with Russia: Zelenskyy
Speaking at an end-of-year news conference in Kyiv, Zelenskyy also dismissed suggestions that Moscow's forces have come out of 2023 on top after mostly beating back Ukraine's counteroffensive
 "Confident Ukraine will get more US support for war with Russia: Zelenskyy")
Weighing request for mobilisation of up to 500,000 troops: Zelenskyy
Such a major mobilisation would cost Ukraine around 500 billion hryvnias ($13.4 billion), Zelenskyy said
 "Weighing request for mobilisation of up to 500,000 troops: Zelenskyy")
Zelenskyy to arrive on Capitol as Biden's Ukraine package risks collapse
Republicans are insisting on strict US-Mexico border security changes that Democrats decry as draconian in exchange for the overseas aid
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Ukraine Prez Zelenskyy in Argentina to win support from developing nations
It is the Ukrainian leader's first-ever trip to Latin America as Kyiv continues to court support among developing nations for its 21-month-old fight against Russia's invading forces
Biden invites Zelenskyy amid a stepped-up push for Congress to approve aid
As Russia ramps up its missile and drone strikes against Ukraine, the leaders will discuss Ukraine's urgent needs and the vital importance of the United States' continued support
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President Zelenskyy faces manpower dilemma in Ukraine's stalled offensive
Kostenko, 40, who is also fighting in southern Ukraine, said the military is struggling after long queues at recruitment centers last year have dwindled, with volunteer fighters long at the front line
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Russia launched largest drone attack since start of the invasion: Ukraine
In total, Russia launched 75 Iranian-made Shahed drones against Ukraine, of which 74 were destroyed by air defences, Ukraine's air force said
 "Russia launched largest drone attack since start of the invasion: Ukraine")
Ukraine uses US-provided long-range ATACMS missiles against Russian forces
Today I express special gratitude to the United States," Zelenskyy said in his evening address, adding that the missiles have proven themselves
Ukraine Prez Zelenskyy seeks more support to fight Russia at Nato meeting
The US is hosting a meeting of the Ukraine contact group to seek more weapons and ammunition for the war-ravaged country
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EU summit to look at changes bloc needs to make to welcome Ukraine, others
For a nation fighting for its very survival, that moment cannot come quickly enough. For the bloc itself, that remains to be seen
 "EU summit to look at changes bloc needs to make to welcome Ukraine, others")
