Russian advances in Kursk have raised concerns in Kyiv, signaling potential shifts in the battlefield. The gains have heightened tensions and prompted fears of an escalation in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Russia-Ukraine War: Kyiv Overwhelmed By Moscow's Gains In Kursk Region | WION | World DNA

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has showcased a new missile, claiming it is "stronger" than nuclear weapons. The announcement highlights Russia's growing military capabilities amid heightened tensions with the West.

Russia-Ukraine War: Putin Says Oreshnik Missile System Minimises Need For Nuclear Weapons | WION

US President-elect Donald Trump called for an immediate ceasefire and negotiations between Ukraine and Russia to end "the madness". Trump has vowed to bring about a negotiated end to the conflict. Watch for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Trump Calls For ’Immediate’ Ceasefire, Hints At NATO Exit | World News

<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday (Dec. 8) that 43,000 of his soldiers had died, whereas at least 370,000 were wounded in the country's ongoing war with Russia.</p>

<p>In a social media post, he also claimed that Russian casualties had surpassed 750,000, with 198,000 killed and over 550,000 injured.</p>

<p>"Since the start of the full-scale war, Ukraine has lost 43,000 soldiers killed in action on the battlefield. There have been 370,000 cases of medical assistance for the wounded. It also needs to be mentioned that in our army approximately half of the soldiers wounded in action are later returning to the battlefield, and that our data also includes light or repeat injuries," he wrote in a post on X.</p>

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<p>His rare admission of numbers came after US President-elect Donald Trump called for an "immediate ceasefire" between Ukraine and Russia, saying "negotiations should begin" between the warring nations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also put the number of Ukrainian casualties at 400,000 soldiers and said that Russia lost 600,000 of its troops in the war, surprisingly a much larger number than what Zelensky quoted in his post.</p>

<p>"There should be an immediate ceasefire and negotiations should begin. Too many lives are being so needlessly wasted, too many families destroyed, and if it keeps going, it can turn into something much bigger, and far worse. I know Vladimir [Putin, the Russian president] well. This is his time to act. China can help. The World is waiting!" Trump said in a post on his Truth Social handle.</p>

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<p>He further said that Zelensky was keen for a deal to put an end to its country's war with Moscow that has so far claimed the lives of nearly 400,000 soldiers.</p>

<p>"Zelenskyy and Ukraine would like to make a deal and stop the madness. They have ridiculously lost 400,000 soldiers, and many more civilians," he wrote.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-calls-for-immediate-ceasefire-between-ukraine-and-russia-says-zelensky-is-ready-for-deal-782418">Also read:&nbsp;Donald Trump seeks 'immediate ceasefire' between Russia, Ukraine, says Assad fled as Moscow pulled support</a></p>

<h2><strong>Zelensky says talks with Trump were 'good and productive'</strong></h2>

<p>Zelensky held talks with Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the grand reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.</p>

<p>The Ukrainian leader said that his meeting with Trump and Macron on Saturday (Dec. 7) was "good and productive" and that the three agreed to work together.</p>

<p>Macron hosted the significant meeting at the Elysee Palace, bringing together Zelensky and Trump for the three-way talks. The discussion centred around the complexities of the current global landscape, which the US president-elect poignantly described as a world that's "a little crazy".</p>

<p>This was Zelensky's first face-to-face meeting with Trump and also the incoming US president's first-ever international visit since winning the November 5 elections.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday (Dec. 8) that 43,000 of his soldiers had died, whereas at least 370,000 were wounded in the country's ongoing war with Russia.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday (Dec. 8) that 43,000 of his soldiers had died, whereas at least 370,000 were wounded in the country's ongoing war with Russia. In a social media post, he also claimed that Russian casualties had surpassed 750,000, with 198,000 killed and over 550,000 injured. "Since the start of the full-scale war, Ukraine has lost 43,000 soldiers killed in action on the battlefield. There have been 370,000 cases of medical assistance for the wounded. It also needs to be mentioned that in our army approximately half of the soldiers wounded in action are later returning to the battlefield, and that our data also includes light or repeat injuries," he wrote in a post on X. Yesterday, I visited President @EmmanuelMacron at the Élysée Palace and had a good meeting with President @realDonaldTrump. We discussed important issues on the battlefield and in the global situation, from our frontlines to North Korea. I stated that we need a just and enduring… — Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) December 8, 2024 × His rare admission of numbers came after US President-elect Donald Trump called for an "immediate ceasefire" between Ukraine and Russia, saying "negotiations should begin" between the warring nations. He also put the number of Ukrainian casualties at 400,000 soldiers and said that Russia lost 600,000 of its troops in the war, surprisingly a much larger number than what Zelensky quoted in his post. "There should be an immediate ceasefire and negotiations should begin. Too many lives are being so needlessly wasted, too many families destroyed, and if it keeps going, it can turn into something much bigger, and far worse. I know Vladimir [Putin, the Russian president] well. This is his time to act. China can help. The World is waiting!" Trump said in a post on his Truth Social handle. × He further said that Zelensky was keen for a deal to put an end to its country's war with Moscow that has so far claimed the lives of nearly 400,000 soldiers. "Zelenskyy and Ukraine would like to make a deal and stop the madness. They have ridiculously lost 400,000 soldiers, and many more civilians," he wrote. Also read: Donald Trump seeks 'immediate ceasefire' between Russia, Ukraine, says Assad fled as Moscow pulled support Zelensky says talks with Trump were 'good and productive' Zelensky held talks with Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the grand reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. The Ukrainian leader said that his meeting with Trump and Macron on Saturday (Dec. 7) was "good and productive" and that the three agreed to work together. Macron hosted the significant meeting at the Elysee Palace, bringing together Zelensky and Trump for the three-way talks. The discussion centred around the complexities of the current global landscape, which the US president-elect poignantly described as a world that's "a little crazy". This was Zelensky's first face-to-face meeting with Trump and also the incoming US president's first-ever international visit since winning the November 5 elections. (With inputs from agencies)

Zelensky concedes Ukraine lost 43,000 soldiers in war against Russia in rare admission

President Emmanuel Macron hosts three-way talks with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky and US President-elect Donald Trump inside the Elysee Palace ahead of the re-opening ceremony for Notre Dame cathedral.

Macron, Trump & Zelensky Holds Three-Way Talks At Elysee Palace

<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the grand reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.</p>

<p>Zelensky said that his meeting with the US president-elect as well as the French leader on Saturday (Dec 7) was "good and productive" and that the three agreed to work together.</p>

<p>Macron hosted the significant meeting at the Elysee Palace, bringing together Zelensky and Trump for three-way talks. The discussion centred around the complexities of the current global landscape, which the US-president elect poignantly described as a world that's "a little crazy".</p>

<p>This was Zelensky's first face-to-face meeting with Trump and also the incoming US president's first-ever international visit since winning the November 5 elections.</p>

<p>"We all want peace. But it is very important for us... that the peace is just for all of us and that Russia, [Russian President Vladimir] Putin or any other aggressor has no possibility of ever returning," Zelensky said according to the presidential website.</p>

<p>"And this is the most important thing -- a just peace and security guarantees, strong security guarantees for Ukraine," he added.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-in-paris-us-president-elect-says-world-little-crazy-as-he-meets-macron-ahead-of-notre-dame-reopening-782332">Trump in Paris: US President-elect says world 'little crazy' as he meets Macron ahead of Notre Dame reopening</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>US announces $988 million security assistance package for Ukraine&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Soon after Trump, Zelensky, and Macron met, the administration of outgoing US President Joe Biden announced a new $988 million assistance package for Ukraine.</p>

<p>The military aid package includes a range of critical equipment such as drones, precision-guided Himars rocket launcher ammunition, and essential supplies for artillery systems, tanks and armoured vehicles.</p>

<p>"Our job has been to try and put Ukraine in the strongest possible position on the battlefield so that it is in the strongest possible position at the negotiating table," National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said on Saturday.</p>

<p>In the closing weeks of Biden's term, the goal is "a massive surge of assistance and to up the economic pressure on Russia," he said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the grand reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the grand reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. Zelensky said that his meeting with the US president-elect as well as the French leader on Saturday (Dec 7) was "good and productive" and that the three agreed to work together. Macron hosted the significant meeting at the Elysee Palace, bringing together Zelensky and Trump for three-way talks. The discussion centred around the complexities of the current global landscape, which the US-president elect poignantly described as a world that's "a little crazy". This was Zelensky's first face-to-face meeting with Trump and also the incoming US president's first-ever international visit since winning the November 5 elections. "We all want peace. But it is very important for us... that the peace is just for all of us and that Russia, [Russian President Vladimir] Putin or any other aggressor has no possibility of ever returning," Zelensky said according to the presidential website. "And this is the most important thing -- a just peace and security guarantees, strong security guarantees for Ukraine," he added. Also read: Trump in Paris: US President-elect says world 'little crazy' as he meets Macron ahead of Notre Dame reopening US announces $988 million security assistance package for Ukraine Soon after Trump, Zelensky, and Macron met, the administration of outgoing US President Joe Biden announced a new $988 million assistance package for Ukraine. The military aid package includes a range of critical equipment such as drones, precision-guided Himars rocket launcher ammunition, and essential supplies for artillery systems, tanks and armoured vehicles. "Our job has been to try and put Ukraine in the strongest possible position on the battlefield so that it is in the strongest possible position at the negotiating table," National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said on Saturday. In the closing weeks of Biden's term, the goal is "a massive surge of assistance and to up the economic pressure on Russia," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

Zelensky says talks with Trump were 'good and productive', insists on ‘just’ settlement with Russia

<p>US President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday (Dec 8) called for an "immediate ceasefire" between Ukraine and Russia, saying&nbsp;"negotiations should begin" between the fighting nations. In a social media post soon after events unfolded in Syria, he also commented on why President Bashar al-Assad fled the West Asian nation.</p>

<p>"There should be an immediate ceasefire and negotiations should begin. Too many lives are being so needlessly wasted, too many families destroyed, and if it keeps going, it can turn into something much bigger, and far worse. I know Vladimir [Putin, the Russian president] well. This is his time to act. China can help. The World is waiting!" Trump said in a post on his Truth Social handle.</p>

<p>He further said that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky was keen for a deal to put an end to its country's war with Moscow that has so far claimed the lives of nearly 400,000 soldiers.</p>

<p>"Zelenskyy and Ukraine would like to make a deal and stop the madness. They have ridiculously lost 400,000 soldiers, and many more civilians," he wrote.</p>

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<p>Trump's social media post came hours after Zelensky held talks with the US president-elect and French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the grand reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.</p>

<p>Zelensky said that his meeting with Trump and Macron on Saturday (Dec 7) was "good and productive" and that the three agreed to work together.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/zelensky-says-talks-with-trump-were-good-and-productive-insists-on-just-settlement-with-russia-782362">Zelensky: Talks with Trump were 'good and productive' at Notre Dame reopening</a></strong></p>

<p>Macron hosted the significant meeting at the Elysee Palace, bringing together Zelensky and Trump for the three-way talks. The discussion centred around the complexities of the current global landscape, which the US-president elect poignantly described as a world that's "a little crazy".</p>

<p>This was Zelensky's first face-to-face meeting with Trump and also the incoming US president's first-ever international visit since winning the November 5 elections.</p>

<p>"We all want peace. But it is very important for us... that the peace is just for all of us and that Russia, [Russian President Vladimir] Putin or any other aggressor has no possibility of ever returning," Zelensky said according to the presidential website.</p>

<p>"And this is the most important thing -- a just peace and security guarantees, strong security guarantees for Ukraine," he added.</p>

<p>After this, the outgoing administration of US President Joe Biden announced a new $988 million assistance package for Ukraine.</p>

<h2><strong>Trump says Assad 'fled' Syria after losing 'protector' Russia's baking</strong></h2>

<p>In the same social media post on Sunday, Trump also made remarks on the Syria civil war.</p>

<p>He said that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad "fled" his country after losing Russia's support.</p>

<p>"Assad is gone. He has fled his country. His protector, Russia...led by Vladimir Putin, was not interested in protecting him any longer," he wrote.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


US President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday (Dec 8) called for an "immediate ceasefire" between Ukraine and Russia, saying "negotiations should begin" between the fighting nations.

US President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday (Dec 8) called for an "immediate ceasefire" between Ukraine and Russia, saying "negotiations should begin" between the fighting nations. In a social media post soon after events unfolded in Syria, he also commented on why President Bashar al-Assad fled the West Asian nation. "There should be an immediate ceasefire and negotiations should begin. Too many lives are being so needlessly wasted, too many families destroyed, and if it keeps going, it can turn into something much bigger, and far worse. I know Vladimir [Putin, the Russian president] well. This is his time to act. China can help. The World is waiting!" Trump said in a post on his Truth Social handle. He further said that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky was keen for a deal to put an end to its country's war with Moscow that has so far claimed the lives of nearly 400,000 soldiers. "Zelenskyy and Ukraine would like to make a deal and stop the madness. They have ridiculously lost 400,000 soldiers, and many more civilians," he wrote. × Trump's social media post came hours after Zelensky held talks with the US president-elect and French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the grand reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. Zelensky said that his meeting with Trump and Macron on Saturday (Dec 7) was "good and productive" and that the three agreed to work together. Also read: Zelensky: Talks with Trump were 'good and productive' at Notre Dame reopening Macron hosted the significant meeting at the Elysee Palace, bringing together Zelensky and Trump for the three-way talks. The discussion centred around the complexities of the current global landscape, which the US-president elect poignantly described as a world that's "a little crazy". This was Zelensky's first face-to-face meeting with Trump and also the incoming US president's first-ever international visit since winning the November 5 elections. "We all want peace. But it is very important for us... that the peace is just for all of us and that Russia, [Russian President Vladimir] Putin or any other aggressor has no possibility of ever returning," Zelensky said according to the presidential website. "And this is the most important thing -- a just peace and security guarantees, strong security guarantees for Ukraine," he added. After this, the outgoing administration of US President Joe Biden announced a new $988 million assistance package for Ukraine. Trump says Assad 'fled' Syria after losing 'protector' Russia's baking In the same social media post on Sunday, Trump also made remarks on the Syria civil war. He said that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad "fled" his country after losing Russia's support. "Assad is gone. He has fled his country. His protector, Russia...led by Vladimir Putin, was not interested in protecting him any longer," he wrote. (With inputs from agencies)

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Russia announced on Tuesday that its forces have seized control of two additional settlements in their ongoing offensive in eastern Ukraine. According to a statement from the Russian Defense Ministry, troops captured the village of Romanivka, located roughly 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) south of Kurakhove. This city in the Donetsk region is a significant Ukrainian stronghold and is home to a critical thermal power plant. Watch to know more!

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<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday (Nov 21) that the speed and altitude of a missile fired at Dnipro in Ukraine&nbsp;by Russia indicated it was an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) but “examinations are now under way.”</p>

<p>This came after a Western official earlier disputed the claim by Zelensky, saying the missile fired by Russia was instead a ballistic missile. “It was instead a ballistic missile, which was aimed at Dnipro, in Ukraine’s southeast,” the Western official was quoted as saying by ABC News.</p>

<p>However, the Reuters agency later quoted Western officials as saying that their&nbsp;assessment is based on initial analysis and could change based on further investigation. Some videos have emerged on social media claiming to show the Russian ICBM attack on Ukrainian soil. <strong>WION is unable to verify the authenticity of the footage.</strong></p>

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<p>Zelensky further described Russia as a “crazy neighbour”. In a statement on social media platform X, the Ukrainian leader wrote, “He (Russian President Vladimir Putin) is looking around the world for other places to find weapons: now in Iran, now in North Korea.” The Ukrainian president stressed that Russia was using Ukraine as a testing ground for its new weapons.</p>

<p>“It is obvious that Putin is using Ukraine as a training ground. It is obvious that Putin is afraid when there is simply a normal life around him. When people just have dignity. When the country simply wants to be and has the right to be independent,” he wrote.</p>

<h2><strong>EU, UK concerned over ICBM claims</strong></h2>

<p>The British government earlier warned that any ICBM attack by Russia would further escalate the war, calling the development “deeply concerning.” "If true, clearly, this would be another example of depraved, reckless, and escalatory behaviour from Russia," British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's official spokesman told reporters.</p>

<p>France said any such launch would be “extremely serious.” "It's clear that if this launch is confirmed, it would be an extremely serious event and it would above all be a continuation of Russia's escalatory attitude," spokesman Christophe Lemoine of the French foreign ministry said.</p>

<h2><strong>What are ICBMs?</strong></h2>

<p>Intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) are missiles that can travel a long range of over 5,500 km (3,418 miles), which means they can strike targets virtually anywhere in the world. These missiles can carry conventional weapons as well as nuclear warheads.</p>

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday (Nov 21) that the speed and altitude of a missile fired at Dnipro in Ukraine by Russia indicated it was an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) but “examinations are now under way.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday (Nov 21) that the speed and altitude of a missile fired at Dnipro in Ukraine by Russia indicated it was an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) but “examinations are now under way.” This came after a Western official earlier disputed the claim by Zelensky, saying the missile fired by Russia was instead a ballistic missile. “It was instead a ballistic missile, which was aimed at Dnipro, in Ukraine’s southeast,” the Western official was quoted as saying by ABC News. However, the Reuters agency later quoted Western officials as saying that their assessment is based on initial analysis and could change based on further investigation. Some videos have emerged on social media claiming to show the Russian ICBM attack on Ukrainian soil. WION is unable to verify the authenticity of the footage. NEW - Russia fires intercontinental ballistic missile with multiple re-entry warheads on a city in Ukraine.pic.twitter.com/wOAKFn9j5b — Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) November 21, 2024 × Also read: 'It was a ballistic missile,' Western official rejects Ukraine's ICBM claim against Russia Zelensky further described Russia as a “crazy neighbour”. In a statement on social media platform X, the Ukrainian leader wrote, “He (Russian President Vladimir Putin) is looking around the world for other places to find weapons: now in Iran, now in North Korea.” The Ukrainian president stressed that Russia was using Ukraine as a testing ground for its new weapons. “It is obvious that Putin is using Ukraine as a training ground. It is obvious that Putin is afraid when there is simply a normal life around him. When people just have dignity. When the country simply wants to be and has the right to be independent,” he wrote. EU, UK concerned over ICBM claims The British government earlier warned that any ICBM attack by Russia would further escalate the war, calling the development “deeply concerning.” "If true, clearly, this would be another example of depraved, reckless, and escalatory behaviour from Russia," British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's official spokesman told reporters. France said any such launch would be “extremely serious.” "It's clear that if this launch is confirmed, it would be an extremely serious event and it would above all be a continuation of Russia's escalatory attitude," spokesman Christophe Lemoine of the French foreign ministry said. What are ICBMs? Intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) are missiles that can travel a long range of over 5,500 km (3,418 miles), which means they can strike targets virtually anywhere in the world. These missiles can carry conventional weapons as well as nuclear warheads. (With inputs from agencies)

Speed, altitude of missile under ‘examination’ as West shoots down Zelensky’s ICBM claim

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