Ukraine's drone attack damaged a Gazpromneft oil refinery in Moscow on June 16, 2026, confirmed by Mayor Sobyanin and President Zelenskiy. With Russian refinery strikes doubling since early 2026, this vital regional fuel supply is now disrupted.

Ukraine drone strike damages Moscow's largest oil refinery | VIDEO

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy replaced the commander of his special forces on Thursday, the second time in half a year that he has changed the head of the unit which operates in Moscow-occupied territories.

Zelenskiy replaces special operations chief for second time in six months

The US National Air Guard said on Tuesday (September 12) that it could have the first Ukrainian pilots trained on F-16 fighter jets before the end of this year, though it would be longer than before they fly combat missions.

Ukrainian pilots could be flying F-16s before end of 2023: US Air National Guard

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday (August 28) that the international coalition or its allies who are supporting its efforts against Moscow's February invasion would not provide support if the country initiated hostilities within Russian borders.

'We will definitely be left alone': Zelensky says allies will not back Ukraine in hostilities on Russian soil

Ukraine can win the war against Russia but it will be a long fight and the conflict must not be allowed to fade out of the news, Hollywood actor Liev Schreiber said on Monday in Davos.

Ukraine can win the war, says American actor Liev Schreiber 

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In terms of Russia's war aims, Moscow has already failed, says Blinken

Russia has designs to capture other countries after Ukraine, says Zelensky

Kremlin on Friday (April 22) said that Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet UN chief Antonio Guterres next week. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told state news agency RIA Novosti, "On Tuesday, April 26, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will arrive in Moscow for talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet UN chief Guterres

Indian Prime minister Narendra Modi has called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to hold direct talks with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky in a phone conversation on Monday.

PM Modi asks Putin to hold direct talks with Ukraine President Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday to apprise him of the ongoing Russian invasion and asked for India’s support in the United Nations Security Council against Kremlin.

Ukrainian president dials Indian PM Modi, seeks political support in UN Security Council

Ukrainian armed forces on Wednesday (February 23) said that the country has started conscripting reservists aged 18-60 following a decree by President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

Ukraine calls up military reservists, urges citizens to leave Russia 'immediately'

In an address to the nation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy accused Russia of hampering peace efforts and rejected making any territorial concessions. Zelenskiy spoke in the early hours of Tuesday after Russia's decision to formally recognise two Moscow-backed regions of eastern Ukraine as independent.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy addresses nation, rejects making any territorial concessions

Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday called for an immediate ceasefire in the eastern part of the country, where clashes between pro-Russian separatists and Ukrainian forces intensified in recent days.

Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskiy calls for immediate ceasefire

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has said that his country wants a new agreement on ceasefire and prisoner exchanges with Russia. According to him, ''I think it is positive that the president of the United States spoke with the president of the Russian Federation.

'Path to deterrence and de-escalation': Ukraine wants new agreement on ceasefire with Russia

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that country's armed forces were capable of repelling any attack from Russia. December 6 was Ukraine's national army day.

Ukrainian army capable of repelling Russians, says Ukraine president

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has said that Kiev has uncovered a coup plot involving Russian citizens. According to him, ''We have challenges not only from the Russian Federation and possible escalation - we have big internal challenges.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russia is planning coup against him

Ukraine's government on Friday proposed the introduction of personal sanctions against 52 Belarusian officials, including President Alexander Lukashenko's son Viktor.

Ukraine proposes sanctions against top Belarus security officials, Lukashenko's son

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that Russia's issuance of its passports to residents of eastern Ukraine is the first step towards the "annexation" of the region.

Russian passports in Donbass are step towards 'annexation', says Ukraine President Zelenskiy

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that NATO should speed up country's path toward membership, arguing that there is no other way to end the war in Donbass.

Ukraine urges NATO to set up membership path as Russian troops massing on its border

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that it was a matter of Ukraine's national security to stay out of US internal politics, particularly its election.

Ukraine president says Kyiv staying out of US internal politics, elections

All 13 people taken hostage on a bus in western Ukraine were freed unharmed on Tuesday (July 21) after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy spoke by phone with the hostage-taker and agreed to his demand to endorse a 2005 film starring Joaquin Phoenix.

Ukraine: Hostage standoff ends after president endorses Joaquin Phoenix film

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced on Wednesday that the leaked recordings of phone calls allegedly between Joe Biden and former president Petro Poroshenko would be investigated by the country’s law enforcement agencies.

Ukraine to probe leaked calls between Biden and ex-President

Ukraine in the next two days expects to receive from China coronavirus protection products, including 10 million tests, masks, disinfectant fluid and ventilators, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told a televised statement on Friday.

Coronavirus pandemic: Ukraine expects to receive 10 million virus test kits from China

Residents in central Ukraine protested the arrival of a plane carrying evacuees from China's Hubei province on Thursday, fearing they could be infected with the coronavirus despite authorities insisting there was no danger.

Fearing infection, residents protest coronavirus evacuees landing in Ukraine