Page 6 - Latest Updates on Volodymyr Zelensky
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
 "US to give Ukraine Patriot missile system after Kyiv's desperate calls")
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
 "EU leaders mull sanctions against Iran, Zelenskyy pleads for more support")
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
 "Zelenskyy calls Trump's rhetoric about Ukraine's war 'very dangerous'")
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
 "Switzerland hosts Zelenskyy and offers to host peace summit for Ukraine")
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
 "Zelenskyy to arrive on Capitol as Biden's Ukraine package risks collapse")
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
 "Biden invites Zelenskyy amid a stepped-up push for Congress to approve aid")
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
 "President Zelenskyy faces manpower dilemma in Ukraine's stalled offensive")
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
 "Ukraine Prez Zelenskyy seeks more support to fight Russia at Nato meeting")
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")
This Russian aggression must end with our victory: Ukraine's Zelenskyy
"Moscow must lose once and for all and it will lose," he added
 "This Russian aggression must end with our victory: Ukraine's Zelenskyy")
Russia launches more drone attacks as Zelenksyy travels to a European forum
Ukraine's air force said that the country's air defences intercepted 24 out of 29 Iranian-made drones that Russia launched at the southern Odesa, Mykolaiv and Kirovohrad regions
 "Russia launches more drone attacks as Zelenksyy travels to a European forum")
Ramaswamy slams Zelenskyy as he seeks more US funds to hold Ukraine polls
In an interview with Fox News, Ramaswamy, 38, defended his statement that he would cut aid to Ukraine if elected as the US president
 "Ramaswamy slams Zelenskyy as he seeks more US funds to hold Ukraine polls")
