Volodymyr Zelensky

By RFE/RL staff - Nov 18, 2025, 9:00 AM CST Ukraine and France agreed to a decade-long defense deal that includes 100 Rafale fighter jets, new air-defense systems, bombs, and drones. The agreement comes as Russian attacks intensify and Moscow pushes for a second summit between Vladimir Putin and U.S.…

French President Emmanuel Macron, right, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shake hands after signing an agreement the Villacoublay air base, France, on November 17. Christophe Ena/AP Ukraine will purchase “up to 100” French-made Rafale fighter jets as well as anti-air defenses and drones from France, the Elysee Palace confirmed, as…

By Tsvetana Paraskova - Nov 17, 2025, 5:00 AM CST Ukraine this weekend signed agreements to receive natural gas from U.S. LNG cargoes arriving in Greece as it aims to secure gas supply for the winter amid intensified Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.   During a visit of Ukrainian President…

PARIS (AP) — Ukraine on Monday signed a letter of intent to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes, drones, air defense systems and other key equipment from France over the next 10 years, as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s long-term security. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who signed the…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday met France's Emmanuel Macron at an air base outside Paris to seal a major deal to acquire French air defence hardware including Rafale fighter jets, France's flagship combat aircraft. The two leaders signed a letter of intent for Kyiv to purchase up to 100 Rafale…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed to overhaul the country’s scandal-ridden energy sector as he looks to stem outrage following accusations of wide-spread corruption that have included an old friend and former business partner. Zelenskyy said the leadership of at least three state-run energy companies would be sacked and quickly replaced…

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s long-range strikes on refineries inside Russia have reduced Moscow’s oil refining capacity by 20%, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, citing intelligence from Western governments. Over 90% of those deep strikes on Russian soil were carried out by Ukrainian-made long-range weapons , according to Zelenskyy. He…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says long-range strikes on Russian refineries have reduced Moscow's oil refining capacity by 20% By SAMYA KULLAB Associated Press October 28, 2025, 6:05 AM KYIV, Ukraine -- Ukraine’s long-range strikes on refineries inside Russia have reduced Moscow’s oil refining capacity by 20%, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy…

Russia’s ground forces have entered the strategic Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy labeling the situation there as “difficult” with “fierce” battles flaring in and around the city. Zelenskyy, in his October 26 nightly video address, said Russia had concentrated large numbers of forces around Pokrovsk and the…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks in London with two dozen European leaders, who have pledged military help to shield his country from future Russian aggression. October 25, 2025 — 6.55pm Read More