Russian pranksters Vladimir Kuznetsov and Alexei Stoliarov, also known as 'Vovan and Lexus' tricked British writer JK Rowling by posing as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Russian pranksters trick JK Rowling by posing as Ukrainian President Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the war-torn southern city of Mykolaiv on Saturday to meet the forces resisting the Russian military. This was the first time that Zelensky visited the city and during a small ceremony, he handed out medals to the soldiers who are currently taking shelter in an underground shelter.

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky visits war-torn city of Mykolaiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday (June 17) that Kyiv wants to introduce visas for Russians from July 1. This announcement comes four months into Moscow's invasion of Ukraine that has left the country in tatters.

No more free entry: Ukraine to launch visas for Russians from July 1, says Zelensky

In a response to a crucial high-profile visit of European leaders to a war-damaged Ukrainian town of Irpin, Kremlin said on Thursday (June 16) that it hoped the leaders of France, Germany and Italy would discuss matters other than the supply of weapons to Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine war: Kremlin hopes European leaders will discuss more than just weapons during Kyiv visit

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Ukraine war: Zelensky says Russia's camps 'resemble Nazi concentration camps'

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky made it clear that he believes that his country will prevail in the ongoing conflict with Russia. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has already crossed 100 days and a large number of territories are currently under the control of Russian military.

Ukraine 'will prevail' over Russia with global support, says Volodymyr Zelensky

European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen is on a visit to Ukraine. Her executive will finalise "by the end of next week" its opinion on whether Ukraine should be a candidate country to join the EU.

Ursula von der Leyen says EU will finalise advice 'next week' on Ukraine's hopes to join bloc

Ukraine war: Zelensky says millions of people could starve because of Russia's blockade of ports

Amid intense fighting between his country's troops and Russian forces, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky traveled to Lysychansk and Soledar. Since the beginning of the Russian invasion on February 24, this was possibly Zelensky's closest visit to the frontline yet.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits beleaguered city of Lysychansk as fighting rages

The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine entered its 100th day on Thursday and there seems to be no solution in sight right now. The Russian forces have been attacking Ukrainian cities on multiple fronts but an impressive resistance from the local army and citizens have seen the aggressors face massive setbacks during the invasion.

Russia controls 'about 20 per cent' of Ukraine, says president Volodymyr Zelensky

Kyiv's chief prosecutor on Tuesday (May 31) said that Ukraine has identified several thousand suspected war crimes in the eastern Donbas region. In the particular region, Russian forces are pressing their offensive.

Ukraine identifies 'few thousand' war crimes in Donbas; Zelensky says situation 'extremely difficult'

Amid Russian forces' aggressive approach in eastern Ukraine, the United States President Joe Biden on Monday (May 30) said that he would not send rocket systems to Ukraine that can reach Russia.

Joe Biden says US will not send Ukraine rocket systems that can reach Russia

Backdrop As the Russia-Ukraine war completes three months, both sides are witnessing spectacular twists and turns, showing that reality is hitting both sides. Few would have predicted a month ago that President Putin would be willing to swallow the bitter pill of Finland and Sweden's bid to join NATO, which effectively amounts to NATO's eastward expansion, adding over a thousand kilometres of direct land border between Russia and NATO, and respond only with a weak warning to react to increased weapon deployment in these two countries.

Opinion | Is war-fatigue causing twists and turns in the Russia-Ukraine War?

A joint probe by popular German magazine Der Spiegel and independent Russian media outlet iStories suggests that one of the officially recognised daughters of Russian President Vladimir Putin has been living in secret luxury in Germany.

Vladimir Putin's daughter Katerina Tikhonova has been living with 'Zelensky' in secret: Report

Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine started in February of this year, the nations and their leaders have been in the news. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky especially has gained quite a lot of fame for his strong leadership during this tough time.

Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's comedian turned war-time President is now a comic book hero

Ukrainian band Kalush Orchestra won the Eurovision Song Contest. President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the victory, Ukraine's third since its 2003 Eurovision debut.

Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra wins Eurovision song contest amid war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for Russia to be officially recognised as a ''terrorist state'' during his meeting with a US Senate GOP delegation.

Top Senate Republican meets Zelensky; Ukraine calls for recognition of Russia as 'terrorist state'

Amid the Ukraine war, G7 nations on Saturday urged the Chinese government "not to undermine sanctions" imposed on Russia and directed Belarus to stop "enabling" the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Don't undermine sanctions against Russia: G7 to China

Russian and Ukrainian soldiers have been fighting for nearly 80 days now as troops on Kremlin’s order make advances into Ukraine’s territories. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have been deploying their troops for offensive and counter-offensive in different cities including Kyiv, Mariupol, Kherson and others since the Russian troops marched into Ukrainian territory on February 24.

State of war: Which territories are under Russian control and where is Ukraine offering stiff resistance?

Over 300 civilians, including women and children, have been evacuated from the Azovstal steel plant according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Ukrainian authorities were helped by the teams of the International Red Cross and the Organisation of the United Nations in conducting the first stage of the evacuation mission.

Over 300 civilians evacuated from Azovstal steel plant, says Ukrainian President Zelensky

According to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russia's invasion of Ukraine has devastated nearly 400 hospitals and other medical institutions and left doctors without drugs to tackle cancer or the ability to perform surgery.

Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Fighting destroyed nearly 400 hospitals, medical centres, says Zelensky

Kyiv has suffered a great deal as a result of the Russian-Ukraine conflict. From the humanitarian cost of lives lost to the destruction of homes and buildings. To rebuild the country's lost infrastructure and to help his country win the war against Moscow, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday launched a global crowdfunding platform.

To rebuild Ukraine, win war against Russia, Zelensky launches a crowdfunding platform

More than two months have passed since the Russia-Ukraine conflict began, 66 days to be exact, and it is not showing any signs of slowing down. Even after multiple rounds of peace talks, a consensus is yet to be reached, and the war continues both on the streets and online.

Britain says Russia using 'troll farms' to spread disinformation about the Ukraine conflict

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky while addressing the nation said that Russia has lost more than 23,000 soldiers in the conflict, that he described as a 'senseless war'. He also added that efforts are being made to bring life back to normal

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Zelensky calls Russian invasion 'Senseless War'

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