Volodymyr Zelensky

With the House now in Republican hands, Ukraine needs GOP support to survive. In recent weeks, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been trying to arrange a call or visit from Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). On Tuesday, Zelensky publicly invited McCarthy to come to Kyiv — an offer…

Zelensky thanks women defending Ukraine KYIV, Ukraine – President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday praised Ukrainian women on International Women’s Day for taking a central role in defending their country against Russia’s invasion. “I think it is important to give thanks today. To thank all the women who work, teach, study,…

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his top military commanders have pledged to continue defending the besieged eastern city of Bakhmut in the face of intense Russian pressure. The Ukrainian president said the generals agreed at a meeting to strengthen the defences and the top brass would "find the appropriate forces to help…

Music greats including The Rolling Stones, U2, The Killers, and Pink have reportedly been approached to perform at Wembley on June 24 in support of Ukraine and President Volodymyr Zelensky.  The Irish Sun reported that a source said that the event "will be huge." Other notable musicians, such as Oasis'…

In March 2022, a video appeared online that seemed to show Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, asking his troops to lay down their arms in the face of Russia’s invasion. The video—created with the help of artificial intelligence—was poor in quality and the ruse was quickly debunked, but as synthetic content…

Ukrainian pilots are being evaluated for training on advanced F-16 jets on U.S. soil. On Saturday, NBC News reported that two Ukrainians were "undergoing an assessment" in the U.S. to see how long it would take them to complete training on aircraft including F-16 fighters. Citing officials, the outlet said…

Brazil’s Lula tells Zelensky he wants to help with Ukraine peace BRASILIA, Brazil – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday renewed a proposal for his country to take part in international mediation concerning Ukraine, during a call with his counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky. “I have just had a video meeting…

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke at the U.S. Capitol earlier this week, thanking the U.S. for its support in the country’s conflict with Russia. “I hope my words of respect and gratitude resonate in each American heart,” Zelensky said during a meeting with the joint Congress. He later added, “Against…

Russia’s invasion has unleashed “widespread death, destruction and displacement,” U.N. Secretary General António Guterres said during Monday’s session of the Human Rights Council, which investigates and sets priorities around human rights abuses. Since the war began, U.N. officials have documented hundreds of violations, including the disappearance of civilians and acts…

Topline U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen made an unexpected trip to Ukraine on Monday, a week after President Joe Biden’s historic visit to Kyiv, as the agency Yellen leads is set to implement new sanctions against Russia and offer economic support to Ukraine. US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen talks to…