Feb 12 Russia fires barrage at Ukrainian cities, with fate of next U.S.-brokered talks unclear By Susie Blann, Illia Novikov, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Moscow was “hesitating” about another round of U.S.-brokered talks on stopping the fighting. Continue reading
Feb 06 Zelenskyy says Ukrainian air force needs to improve as Russian drone barrages take a toll By Kamila Hrabchuk, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday described the performance of the air force in parts of the country as “unsatisfactory," and said that steps are being taken to improve the response to large-scale Russian drone barrages of civilian areas. Continue reading
Feb 05 U.S. and Russia agree to reestablish military dialogue after Ukraine talks By Kamila Hrabchuk, Emma Burrows, Associated Press It was another sign of warming relations between the two countries since President Donald Trump returned to office and sought to end the war in Ukraine. Continue reading
Jan 25 Zelenskyy says U.S. security agreement for Ukraine is '100% ready' to be signed By Associated Press President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that a U.S. security guarantees document for Ukraine is “100% ready” after two days of talks involving representatives from Ukraine, the U.S. and Russia. Continue reading
Jan 23 Ukraine, Russia and U.S. to discuss fraught issue of territorial concessions By Kamila Hrabchuk, Kostya Manenkov, Associated Press Negotiators from Ukraine, Russia and the United States meet in Abu Dhabi on Friday for talks to end Russia’s nearly four-year full-scale invasion. Continue reading
Jan 22 WATCH: Zelenskyy compares Ukraine war stasis to movie 'Groundhog Day' at Davos By Kamila Hrabchuk, Kostya Manenkov, Associated Press “Europe looks lost,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his speech, urging the continent to become a global force. He contrasted Europe’s response with Washington’s bold steps in Venezuela and Iran. Continue reading
Jan 02 Zelenskyy names Ukraine's head of military intelligence as his new chief of staff By Illia Novikov, Associated Press In announcing the appointment of Gen. Kyrylo Budanov, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine needs to focus on security issues, developing its defense and security forces, and peace talks -- areas that are overseen by the office of the president. Continue reading
Dec 29 U.S. offers Ukraine 15-year security guarantee as part of peace plan, Zelenskyy says By Illia Novikov, Associated Press U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Zelenskyy on Sunday and stated that Ukraine and Russia are closer than ever to a peace settlement. Continue reading
Dec 28 Watch 5:45 What to know about the U.S.-Ukraine talks and proposal to end Russia's war By John Yang, Kaisha Young, Andrew Corkery President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said Sunday that they are closing in on a peace proposal aimed at ending the war with Russia. The two leaders met at Mar-a-Lago in Florida for talks that involved just the U.S. and… Continue watching
Dec 28 WATCH: Zelenskyy meets with Trump in Florida to discuss end of Russia's war in Ukraine By Will Weissert, Seung Min Kim, Elise Morton, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Sunday insisted Ukraine and Russia are “closer than ever before” to a peace deal as he hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at his Florida resort, but he acknowledged that negotiations are complex and could still break… Continue reading