French President Emmanuel Macron during a press conference on Thursday (Mar 28) emphasised the need for consensus among G20 members, including Russia, before inviting Russian President Vladimir Putin to the group's summit in Brazil in November.

Putin's participation in upcoming G20 meet subject to bloc's consensus, says French President Macron

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday (Mar 19) urged the allies to supply more air defences, claiming that Russia had launched 130 missiles, more than 320 attack drones and almost 900 guided bombs in attacks this month alone.

Ukraine claims 1,350 air attacks in March so far, seeks support; US says Kyiv survival in ‘danger’

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday urged voters, including those in annexed parts of Ukraine, to cast their votes in Russia's upcoming presidential election, where he is expected to secure a victory.

Russia election 2024: Putin urges citizens to vote even as Moldova accuses Moscow of breaking laws

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday that he had approved the candidacy of former army chief Valeriy Zaluzhnyi as ambassador to Britain. Zaluzhnyi, widely seen as a national hero for overseeing Ukraine's war effort throughout Russia's full-scale invasion, was replaced last month by ground forces commander Oleksandr Syrskyi.

Ukraine's Zelensky approves ex-army chief Zaluzhnyi's candidacy as envoy to UK

A senior Ukrainian military commander, on Wednesday, said that the Ukrainian military is working to stabilise the battlefield situation and intends to form units for counter-offensive actions against Russia later this year.

Ukrainian military planning counter-offensive actions against Russia, says top commander

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday and met the kingdom's powerful crown prince to push for a peace plan and the return of prisoners of war from Russia.

Ukraine's Zelensky in Saudi Arabia to push for peace, POW deal with Russia

President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday (Feb 25) said that so far 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers had been killed in the war with Russia. "31,000 Ukrainian soldiers have died in this war.

Zelensky admits 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed in war with Russia, pegs Moscow casualties at 180,000

Russia on Sunday announced that its forces had taken up more advantageous positions near Ukraine's Avdiivka and Donetsk. This comes as the Ukraine-Russia war completed two years and Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the military to push further into Ukraine.

Russia claims its troops have advanced to better positions in Ukraine's Avdiivka and Donetsk

The United States on Friday (Feb 23rd) announced a fresh wave of more than 500 sanctions against Russia. These sanctions announced on the second anniversary of the Ukrainian war, come after the death of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny in prison.

US announces over 500 sanctions against Russia to 'ensure Putin pays an even steeper price for his aggression'

Russia on Friday (Feb 23rd) announced a significant expansion of the list of European Union officials and politicians banned from entering Russia. This comes in response to the latest round of sanctions by the bloc.

Moscow responds to EU's 'unfriendly actions,' bans bloc members from entering Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday (Feb 21) expressed his anger over the current Poland-Ukraine tensions and said that only Russia would be "rejoicing".

Zelensky calls for urgent meet with Polish government to solve border blockade

The United Arab Emirates said it succeeded in mediating the release of 100 Russian prisoners of war in exchange for 100 war prisoners from the Ukrainian side. Russia's Defence Ministry, in a post on the Telegram messaging app, noted the UAE's "humanitarian mediation", as did Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and the Ukrainian body overseeing exchanges of POWs.

UAE says mediation efforts led to Russia, Ukraine swap of 100 prisoners each

The Ukraine war appears to have taken a backseat in global perception as Israel-Hamas war started in the month of October last year. But this has not lessened the suffering of Ukrainians, effort of Ukrainian army to drive Russian army out and resolve of the latter to stand ground and repel Ukrainian attacks.

Explained | The feud between Zelensky and Ukraine Army chief he wants to sack

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sounded a warning on Sunday, expressing concern over the potential decrease in aid from the United States to Kyiv and emphasised the decision would send a negative message.

'Bad signal': Ukraine's Zelensky expresses concern over potential decrease in aid from US

Ukraine on Monday (Jan 8) came under a fresh wave of Russian missile attacks that struck near the front lines of fighting in the east, western as well as central parts of the country, said the officials.

Strong wave of Russian strikes hits areas across Ukraine; 3 killed and dozens injured

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in a resolute New Year's address on Sunday (Dec 31), pledged to unleash formidable "wrath" against Russian forces throughout 2024.

'Ukraine has become stronger': Zelensky vows to unleash 'wrath' against Russia in 2024

A massive rocket strike that targeted the Russian border city of Belgorod on Saturday (Dec 30) was allegedly launched on the direct orders of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to a Moscow security source cited by Russian state media.

Zelensky personally ordered Belgorod attack, claims Russian state media

Russian strikes on Friday morning hit Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv as well as Lviv in the country's west, the mayors of the two cities said. "At least six explosions were heard in the city," Kharkiv mayor Igor Terekhov said in a Telegram post, while Lviv's Andriy Sadovyi reported "information about 2 strikes" on the city, which lies just 70 kilometres from the Polish border.

Russia hits Kharkiv, Lviv in early morning strikes on Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a call with Pope Francis on Thursday discussed Ukraine's peace formula. Taking to X, formerly Twitter, the leader of the war-torn nation said that he and the head of the Catholic Church discussed "joint work" to put into action Ukraine's peace plan.

Volodymyr Zelensky and Pope Francis discuss Ukraine's Peace Plan

A draft law published on Ukraine's parliament website suggests that the war-torn nation is considering a proposal to lower the age for combat duty mobilisation from 27 to 25.

Ukraine considers lowering military mobilisation age to 25, almost two years into war with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday (Dec 19) said that the war could change significantly if Donald Trump was elected US president in 2024. Zelensky's remarks came amid fears that Washington could reduce aid for the war-ravaged Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky says Trump presidency could have 'strong impact' on war

European Union (EU) member Hungary on Thursday (Dec 14) stalled an aid deal worth $54 billion (50 billion euros) for Ukraine from the EU budget. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban put his foot down and delayed the deal until January next year.

Hungary PM blocks $54 billion EU aid to Ukraine as bloc opens membership talks

European Union leaders agreed to open membership talks with Ukraine, marking a significant political win for President Volodymyr Zelensky amid uncertainty over future of aid from the US and the collective West during its war with Russia.

Ukraine next EU member? Kyiv may get membership lifeboat amid sinking wartime fortunes

United States President Joe Biden reportedly said that he had signed a $200 million emergency aid drawdown as he met visiting Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday (Dec 12).

Biden meets Zelensky, says he has signed $200 million emergency aid drawdown

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