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Ukraine's Ousted Defense Chief Calls for Wartime Elections
Former defense minister Fedorov urged Ukraine to hold elections during the war, and a recent poll indicates he would comfortably defeat Zelensky in a hypothetical runoff.
Zelensky Halts Black Sea Tanker Strikes After Vance Demand
Ukraine has stopped drone strikes on tankers using Russia's Black Sea oil ports after a direct demand from US Vice President JD Vance, the FT and Jerusalem Post reported Wednesday.
Zelensky Mocks Russia's North Korea Reliance After Strike Kills 10
Ukraine's president ridiculed Russia for depending on North Korean missiles after an attack killed at least 10 people, warning Kyiv is preparing for further escalation.
Russia Using North Korean Missiles to Strike Ukraine, Zelensky Says
Zelensky says overnight Russian strikes on Zaporizhzhia that killed at least six used North Korean ballistic missiles, while calling on Japan and South Korea for aid.
Zelensky: Up to 50,000 North Korean Troops Set for Russia Deployment
Zelensky says North Korea may send up to 50,000 soldiers to support Russia, the largest disclosed foreign troop commitment to Moscow since the war began.
Zelensky Says Ukrainian-Made Ballistic Missiles Will Be Ready to Strike Russia This Fall
Ukraine has developed domestically produced ballistic missiles capable of reaching Russian territory, Zelensky announced Sunday, reducing dependence on Western weapon approvals.
Zelensky Warns North Korea May Send 50,000 Troops to Russia
Ukrainian President Zelensky has warned that North Korea could deploy as many as 50,000 troops to support Russia, as overnight strikes killed two and wounded dozens.
Zelensky Meets Vucic in Belgrade as Serbia's Balancing Act Draws Fire at Home
Ukraine's president held his first-ever talks in Serbia on Saturday, discussing EU ties, energy and security—a symbolic warming that is already being criticized inside a country that still won't sanction Moscow.
Zelensky to Make First-Ever Serbia Visit, Testing Russia's Balkan Ally
Ukraine's president will visit Belgrade for the first time on August 8, meeting Vucic to talk EU, energy, and trade—a symbolic move on a country long in Moscow's orbit.
Trump Backs Off Air-Defense Pledge as Russian Missiles Kill 9 in Kyiv
Russia killed at least nine people in Kyiv on Friday as President Trump retreated from a commitment to strengthen Ukraine's air defenses, leaving gaps Russia quickly exploited.
Zelensky Releases Casualty Figures as Ukraine Hits Russian Commerce
President Zelensky cited updated Ukrainian and Russian casualty counts Thursday as Kyiv struck Wildberries warehouses and Russia's grain lobby warned of global food risks.
Zelensky: North Korean Ballistic Missile Kills Family of 10 in Radushne
Zelensky says a North Korean ballistic missile — the first DPRK weapon used in Ukraine in months — struck Radushne, killing a family of 10 people.
Ukraine FM Warns Tehran as Zelensky Hails White House Summit
Ukrainian foreign minister delivered a direct warning to his Iranian counterpart against escalation and Russia support as Zelensky called the Trump session productive.
Putin and Zelenskyy Both Navigate Home-Front Tests in Ukraine War
Both leaders face mounting domestic pressures as Russian casualties reach 1.4 million, Ukrainian drones strike Belgorod, and North Korean troop deployments loom.
Russian Strikes Spark Kyiv Fires Ahead of Trump-Zelensky Meeting
Russia struck Kyiv overnight, sparking fires across the capital, as ceasefire talks edged forward and Zelensky alleged Moscow is seeking 30,000 more North Korean troops.
Zelensky: Putin Planning New Mobilization Wave as Russian Losses Mount
Ukrainian President Zelensky says Putin is planning a new mobilization drive, citing figures showing Russian battlefield losses now outpace Kremlin recruitment.
Russia Eyes 30,000 More North Korean Troops; Zelensky Warns Asia
Ukraine's president says Russia is readying the Voronezh region for 30,000 more North Korean troops and requesting missile launchers from Pyongyang, warning Asia is now at risk.
Ukraine Defense Chief Rejects Zelensky's Offer, Demands Reinstatement
Fedorov, Ukraine's ousted defense minister, rejected President Zelensky's offer of a different government role and says he will return only as defense minister.
Ukraine Hits Russian Oil Depot, Moscow Logistics, Six Black Sea Ships
President Zelensky confirmed Ukrainian forces struck a Russian oil depot, logistics infrastructure in Moscow Oblast, and six Black Sea vessels in coordinated Monday strikes.
Russia Hits Kyiv With Largest Ballistic Missile Attack of the War
Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv on July 19, killing one and wounding 13 in what Zelensky called the most massive ballistic attack on Ukraine's capital.
Russia Pounds Ukraine as Kyiv Strikes 20 Russian Vessels in Black Sea
Russia launched missile and drone strikes against Ukraine on Wednesday as Kyiv hit 20 Russian naval vessels in the Black Sea, including 17 oil tankers.
Ukraine Targets Russian Oil Tankers and Refineries as Strikes Kill One
Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil tankers and refineries killed one on Sunday, as Kremlin missile attacks killed seven and Zelensky called for faster weapons shipments.
Russian Missiles Kill Seven in Ukraine; Zelensky Demands Faster Arms
Kremlin missile strikes killed at least seven people in Ukraine as President Zelensky urged allies to deliver weapons 'much more quickly' to counter Russia's aerial campaign.
Russia Kills Six in Overnight Missile and Drone Strikes Across Ukraine
Russia struck Ukraine with missiles and drones overnight, killing six and wounding dozens, as Zelensky announced a command for long-range strikes inside Russian territory.
Ukraine and U.S. Reach Political Agreement on Patriot Missile Production Licenses
President Zelensky confirms a political agreement on Patriot production licensing and announces progress on billion-dollar U.S. defense technology deals as Russian strikes continue.
Trump Says Putin and Zelensky Will Meet to Discuss Ending Ukraine War
President Trump announced that Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky would meet for direct talks, as Kyiv pushes for advanced missile defenses to close Russia's battlefield edge.
Trump Authorizes Patriot Missile License for Ukraine at NATO Summit
President Trump announced at the NATO summit that the US will grant Ukraine a Patriot missile license as Russian strikes on Kyiv entered a second straight night.
Zelensky Warned Russia Would Strike Before NATO Summit — Then It Did
Ukraine's president publicly predicted a Russian attack ahead of his Trump meeting at the NATO summit. A large-scale strike killed at least 11 in Kyiv hours later.
Russia Kills 11 in Second Kyiv Bombardment This Week as NATO Summit Opens
A second Russian ballistic missile barrage in seven days killed at least 11 civilians and wrecked Kyiv apartments hours before Trump's NATO summit meeting with Zelensky.
Russia Hits Kyiv With Ballistic Missiles on Eve of NATO Summit
Putin struck the Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones hours after Zelensky warned an attack was imminent, killing at least nine on the eve of the Turkey NATO summit.