Russia announces unilateral Ukraine ceasefire for May 8–9 with threat of missile strikes on Kyiv, while Ukraine declares its own truce

Putin announces May 8–9 ceasefire for WWII anniversary; Zelensky responds with its own truce

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks details on a proposed ceasefire after a Trump-Putin call, as fighting continues in Dnipro and Odesa.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks clarity on ceasefire after Trump- Putin call

President Zelensky said Ukrainian forces had helped Gulf states shoot down Iranian Shahed drones. This is the first such confirmation of Ukrainian participation in the Iran-US-Israel war. The same type of drones were used by Russia against Ukraine during their war.

Iran war and Ukraine war merged already: Zelensky reveals Ukrainian military helped Gulf nations shoot down Iranian Shahed drones

Ukrainian President announces the return of 2,000 children from Russia's captivity. Ukraine has accused Moscow of forcibly transferring around 20,000 children from parts of Ukraine seized by its army 

Zelensky announces returns of 2,000 children from Russian captivity

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Russia’s Medvedev delivers scathing year-end message to Zelenskyy: 'Happy last year'

Donald Trump says Zelenskyy’s 20-point Ukraine peace plan is meaningless without his approval, signals talks with Putin and a possible breakthrough

Trump downplays Zelenskyy's optimism, says Ukraine peace plan means nothing without his approval

EU leaders will not leave summit without a financial plan for Ukraine as divisions grow over using frozen Russian assets to fund Kyiv’s war effort.

EU leaders 'will not leave' crunch summit without making a decision on Ukraine loan

Donald Trump claims Europe is in decline due to immigration, praises Viktor Orbán, attacks Sadiq Khan, and says Zelenskyy “tricked Biden” into giving $350B.

Donald Trump says NATO calls him 'daddy', calls Volodymyr Zelenskyy 'PT Barnum' who 'tricked Biden'

Four unidentified drones 'targeted' Zelenskyy’s arrival in Dublin by breaching tight security zone

Kyiv has confirmed that it is ready to join a three-way meeting between Zelensky, Putin and Trump along with neutral countries which include Turkey, Switzerland and the Vatican.

‘If invited, I’ll...’: Volodymyr Zelensky on joining Trump-Putin summit in Hungary

A White House meeting between Trump and Zelensky on Oct 17 reportedly erupted into a shouting match, with Trump pressuring Zelensky to accept Russia’s terms, warning Putin would “destroy” Ukraine. Here's what we know. 

Trump-Zelensky meeting reportedly erupts into 'shouting match' as POTUS reconnects with Putin

Ukrainian President Zelensky said Trump refused, for now, to approve long-range Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine, citing US interests. Zelensky called it a setback, noting Kyiv relies mostly on drones. Russia, meanwhile, has warned the US that such deliveries could backfire.

‘Not yes, not no’: Zelensky reveals Trump said Ukrainian request for Tomahawk missiles doesn't align with 'America’s interests'

Zelenskyy said that the plant has been cut off from the power line, which is essential to cool down the reactors and keep a nuclear accident from happening. 

Nuclear meltdown in Ukraine? Zelenskyy warns of 'emergency situation' at Zaporizhzhia plant

Russia has launched one of its largest attacks in recent weeks on Ukraine, firing 40 missiles and around 580 drones. According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, at least three people have been killed and dozens injured in strikes across nine regions.

Russia unleashes ‘massive attack’ on Ukraine: 40 missiles, 580 drones fired in overnight assault, reveals Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has backed US President Donald Trump's 50% tariff on India for buying Russian oil. In an interview, Zelensky called the tariffs the “right idea”. Here's what he said.

'Energy is his weapon': Zelensky sides with Trump, says 'right idea' for India to face 50% tariffs for Russian oil trade

Russia launched overnight strikes on Kyiv, killing 15 including four children. Zelensky called it “Moscow’s answer to diplomacy.” The Kremlin claimed it targeted military sites and denied attacking civilians deliberately.

Russia says it's ready for peace but 'military operation will continue' - What does that mean?

Trump, after hosting Putin, is uncertain about brokering a meeting with Zelensky. Russia says no summit is planned, blaming Ukraine for delays. Peace talks remain stalled with no clear agenda.

'Like oil and vinegar': Trump not sure if he can make Zelensky, Putin meet - Was his heavy diplomacy for vain?

US President Donald Trump once called the Ukrainian leader ‘a moderately successful comedian’. Here is a look at Volodymyr Zelensky's career, from comedian to dancer to accidental-president character to real president

The Nine Lives of Zelensky: From comedy star to wartime president with a seat at the table alongside world leaders

Trump said Ukraine’s Zelensky and Russia’s Putin should meet one-on-one without him, though he’s ready to step in “if necessary”. The White House confirmed preparations are underway, with multiple European nations offering to host. 

Trump says 'better' if Zelensky-Putin talks happen one-on-one, without him — but will he crash the meeting?

It is fair to argue that Zelensky is a victim of his own success in the entertainment industry but he should be remembered as a leader who stood up to a powerful rival like Russian President Vladimir Putin

It's NOT AI-generated: Zelensky's dances in high heels, latex pants being misused on social media to tarnish him. He had a strong past in showbiz

President Volodymyr Zelensky told US President Donald Trump that elections during wartime are impossible. "We need to work in parliament because during war you can't have elections," he said. For now, elections in Ukraine remain frozen. The question is: if they were held, could Zelensky win?

Zelensky, a 'dictator' or popular war president? Ukrainian Prez tells Trump elections impossible during war — but could he win if held?

Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, in a post on Telegram, wrote that the Russian propaganda is sending small groups to bypass the position of the Ukrainian defenders.

A tactic to fool Trump? Putin's troops creating illusions of 'staged captures' of Ukrainian territory

The Ukrainian president has said that the real objective of Russian President Vladimir Putin is to take the remaining 30 per cent of the eastern region due to its economic significance and defensive line.

Why does Russia want control of Ukraine’s Donetsk? What makes the region critical for Moscow — EXPLAINED

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of rejecting ceasefire calls, saying Russian President Vladimir Putin was complicating peace. After the failed Trump-Putin Alaska summit, Zelensky also confirmed he’ll meet Trump on Aug 18 to discuss ending the war.

Zelensky slams Russia for rejecting ceasefire, says Putin 'complicating the situation'