Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy signs bilateral security agreement between Ukraine and Germany

By Geir Moulson, Associated Press

The security agreements appear aimed primarily at sending a message of long-term solidarity as Ukraine has gone back on the defensive in the war, hindered by low ammunition supplies and a shortage of personnel.

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy fires top general, appoints ground forces commander as new leader of army

By Illia Novikov, Associated Press

In a post on X, Zelenskyy said he thanks Gen. Valerii Zaluzhnyi for his two years of service and discussed possible replacements for the top military job. Zelenskyy said: "The time for such a renewal is now."…

Zelenskyy may dismiss Ukraine’s top general in broader military leadership shakeup

By Illia Novikov, Samya Kullab, Associated Press

Word of Gen. Valerii Zaluzhnyi's possible firing already has shocked the nation fighting a war to end Russia’s invasion and also worried Ukraine’s Western allies.

EU seals deal for 50 billion-euro aid package for Ukraine, overcoming Hungary’s veto threat

By Lorne Cook, Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed it as a “very important” decision. His country could receive the first tranche of funds as soon as March, once the European Parliament has endorsed the deal.

Russia accuses Kyiv of downing military plane, killing 74 including Ukrainian POWs

By Associated Press

Ukrainian officials did not immediately confirm or deny Russia's claims about the crash in Russia's Belgorod border region, although they said they were looking into them.

Ukraine needs money to keep its economy running. Will international aid come?

By David McHugh, Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press

Ukraine has won praise for stabilizing its economy under dire circumstances. Donor aid bolstered government's finances and helped push inflation down for ordinary people, even as Russia's invasion chopped off a third of the economy.

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy rules out cease-fire with Russia, argues Moscow would use it to rearm and regroup

By Harriet Morris, Illia Novikov, Associated Press

He said Thursday that the Kremlin's forces would use the pause to rearm and regroup. Limited cease-fires have occasionally been proposed since Russia launched its full-scale war in February 2022 but have never taken hold.

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy begins visit to Baltic nations, seeking aid from allies against Russia’s invasion

By Liudas Dapkus, Associated Press

On his official Telegram channel, Zelenskyy said the trip to the Baltic countries would focus on security concerns, Ukraine's hopes to join the European Union and NATO, and building partnerships in drone production and electronic warfare capacities.

Ukraine ends year in disappointing stalemate with Russia and anxious about aid from allies

By Barry Hatton, Associated Press

The year started with high hopes for Ukrainian troops planning a counteroffensive against Russia.

European Union agrees to open membership negotiations with Ukraine

By Raf Cassert, Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press

The decision represented a stunning reversal for a country at war that had struggled to find the necessary backing for its membership aspirations and long faced opposition from Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.