Zelenskyy took money from Biden like ‘candy from a baby’, quips Trump

Zelenskyy took money from Biden like ‘candy from a baby’, quips Trump

In a further escalation of his tirade against Volodymyr Zelenskyy, US President Donald Trump accused the Ukrainian leader of taking money from his predecessor Joe Biden like “candy from a baby”. Weeks after the epic Oval Office meltdown between the two presidents, Trump has once again suggested that Zelenskyy was not grateful for American aid. … Read more

Why is Trump keen on a rare-earth minerals deal with Ukraine?

Why is Trump keen on a rare-earth minerals deal with Ukraine?

Before President Zelenskyy exited the White House last week following a public showdown with the U.S. President and his deputy, Donald Trump was keen on a deal with Ukraine that would have given the U.S. access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals, among other goodies. This was to have been a return gift for America’s help … Read more

What US lawmakers are saying about the White House clash between Trump and Zelenskyy

What US lawmakers are saying about the White House clash between Trump and Zelenskyy

Key Republicans and Democrats in Congress have been stalwart supporters of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but the blowup between the Ukrainian leader and President Donald Trump is threatening to change that. Zelenskyy had traveled to Washington to sign a deal that would give the U.S. access to its mineral riches as Trump attempts to pressure … Read more

Zelenskyy calls Russian missile strike a strategic message to US, NATO, Ukraine

Zelenskyy calls Russian missile strike a strategic message to US, NATO, Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed a Russian non-nuclear intercontinental ballistic missile strike, calling it a strategic message to Ukraine, NATO, and the US. He claimed that Putin views Ukraine as a training ground and fears normalcy and dignity. Zelenskyy accused Putin of disregarding human dignity, freedom, and life, while seeking weapons in Iran and North … Read more

PM Modi going to Ukraine can be helpful to getting us to an end to conflict: White House

PM Modi going to Ukraine can be helpful to getting us to an end to conflict: White House

Washington DC: Calling India a strong partner of the US, White House said that the United States welcomes any other country willing to be helpful in trying to end the conflict in Ukraine and Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s visit to Kyiv can contribute to achieving a peaceful resolution aligned with Zelenskyy‘s vision. National Security Communications … Read more

Zelenskyy calls Germany ‘true friend’ as Ukraine readies riposte

Zelenskyy calls Germany ‘true friend’ as Ukraine readies riposte

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shakes hands with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz as they speak to the media following their closed door meeting, at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany, on May 14, 2023. | Photo Credit: Reuters  Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on May 14 called Germany a “true friend” in his country’s battle against Russia, as … Read more

Russian President Putin promised not to kill Zelenskyy: Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett

Russian President Putin promised not to kill Zelenskyy: Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett

A former Israeli prime minister who served briefly as a mediator at the start of Russia‘s war with Ukraine says he drew a promise from the Russian president not to kill his Ukrainian counterpart. Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett emerged as an unlikely intermediary in the war’s first weeks, becoming one of the few Western … Read more

Donors meet in Paris to get Ukraine through winter, bombing

Donors meet in Paris to get Ukraine through winter, bombing

Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska, left, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, centre, and French President Emmanuel Macron attend the conference in solidarity with the Ukrainian people in Paris, on December 13, 2022. | Photo Credit: AP Dozens of countries and international organisations were throwing their weight behind a fresh and urgent push on December 13 … Read more

4 weeks, still defiant: Ukraine fights into second month of war with Russia

4 weeks, still defiant: Ukraine fights into second month of war with Russia

One month of war, still defiant. With its government still standing and its outnumbered troops battling Russian forces to bloody stalemates in multiple places, Ukraine is scarred, wounded, mourning its dead but far from beaten as it braces for a second month of bombing, combat, casualties and resistance. When, on Feb. 24, Russia unleashed its … Read more