Also known as: President Zelensky · Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
President of Ukraine seeking NATO air defence systems and Western security guarantees amid ongoing war with Russia.
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The Namibian
Volodymyr Zelensky plans to use the Nato meeting in Turkey to urge allies to deliver air defence systems Ukraine urgently needs
“Ukraine's president plans to use the Nato meeting in Turkey to urge Kyiv's allies to deliver the air defence systems it urgently needs to protect it from escalating Russian attacks.”
Zelensky to press Nato for air defence systems after intense Russian strikesThe Namibian
Zelensky vented frustration saying production has not been scaled up to required level to protect people from ballistic terror
“"It is simply absurd that, in today's world, production has still not been scaled up to the level actually required to protect people from ballistic terror," Zelensky said, venting his frustration in a video address on Monday.”
Zelensky to press Nato for air defence systems after intense Russian strikesThe Namibian
Volodymyr Zelensky told BBC Putin has already started World War Three
“Putin, Zelensky told me, has already started World War Three, and the only answer was intense military and economic pressure to force him to step back.”
Zelensky tells BBC Putin has started WW3 and must be stoppedNew Era
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said his team had already arrived in Geneva on Monday
“Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said his team had already arrived in Geneva on Monday, while a source with the Russian delegation confirmed yesterday that their team had touched down in the Swiss city in the early hours.”
Moscow, Kyiv meet for US brokered talksThe Namibian
Volodymyr Zelensky met Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos
“Trump met Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday and US envoy Steve Witkoff later held talks with Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin.”
Ukraine, Russia to hold second day of direct talks on US planNew Era
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with key European allies and top US envoys in Paris
“Key European allies of Ukraine and top US envoys meet president Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris yesterday in their latest bid to agree security guarantees for any ceasefire in Russia's war against its neighbour.”
Ukraine’s EU, US allies meet in Paris on security guaranteesThe Namibian
President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet key European leaders in London on Monday
“President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet key European leaders in London on Monday, as Ukraine's allies plan their response to an ongoing US push for Kyiv to accept concessions in peace talks.”
Zelensky due at Downing Street for high-level Ukraine talksThe Namibian
Volodymyr Zelensky said there was an opportunity to end the war now more than ever
“Speaking before the Kremlin talks took place, the Ukrainian leader said on Tuesday there was an opportunity to end the war "now more than ever", but that elements of the proposals still needed to be worked out.”
Kremlin signals no Ukraine breakthrough after Putin talks with USThe Namibian
Ukraine's President Zelensky met with Trump at the UN
“He was being optimistic only moments after meeting Ukraine's President Zelensky at the UN.”
Six years ago Trump's UN audience laughed, this year they were silentThe Namibian
Volodymyr Zelensky said European sanctions on Russia were the right idea
“Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the sanctions were the "right idea", and urged European nations to stop buying Russian energy.”
European leaders to visit US to discuss war in Ukraine, Trump saysUkraine's president plans to urge NATO allies at a summit in Turkey to deliver air defence systems needed to protect against escalating Russian attacks, following Russian missile strikes on Kyiv that killed more than 50 civilians. Zelensky also plans to meet with Donald Trump to press for pressure on Russia to enter peace talks.
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Ukraine's president plans to urge NATO allies at a summit in Turkey to deliver air defence systems needed to protect against escalating Russian attacks, following Russian missile strikes on Kyiv that killed more than 50 civilians. Zelensky also plans to meet with Donald Trump to press for pressure on Russia to enter peace talks.
7 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has told the BBC that Vladimir Putin has already started World War Three and must be stopped through intense military and economic pressure, rejecting Russian demands for territorial concessions as abandonment of Ukrainian people and positions. Zelensky argues that a ceasefire allowing Putin to recover would only delay further conflict, and insists that Ukraine's victory depends on restoring its independence and borders, though he acknowledges this requires time, weapons support from Western partners, and security guarantees.
23 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Russian and Ukrainian negotiators met in Geneva for fresh US-brokered talks aimed at ending the four-year war, with Ukraine accusing Russia of undermining peace efforts by launching attacks hours before negotiations began. The talks follow previous rounds held in Abu Dhabi this year and come as US President Donald Trump positions himself as a peacemaker in the conflict.
18 February 2026 · New Era →
Russian, Ukrainian, and US negotiators met in Abu Dhabi on Saturday to discuss a Trump administration proposal to end the war. Both sides remain deadlocked over control of eastern Ukraine's Donbas region, with Russia demanding full Ukrainian withdrawal and Kyiv rejecting such terms.
24 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Key European countries and US envoys met with President Zelensky in Paris to discuss security guarantees for a potential ceasefire in Russia's war against Ukraine, as representatives from 35 nations, including 27 heads of state, gathered to show alignment on Ukraine's post-war settlement.
7 January 2026 · New Era →