Contents tagged with Zelensky

  • Zelensky unveils 'Victory Plan' for Ukraine during his Sumy visit

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed his "victory plan" for the defensive war against Russia during a visit to the front lines in the border region of Sumy. Speaking to local residents and military personnel, Zelensky emphasized the importance of compelling Russia to diplomatically end the war, stressing the need for Ukraine to hold a strong position.

    Zelensky also announced on his Telegram channel that the "victory plan" will be presented at the upcoming contact group meeting …

  • Zelensky calls for immediate international action to prevent prolonged war with Russia

    In a stark warning, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the critical importance of swift action to prevent the ongoing war with Russia from dragging on for years, or even decades.

    Speaking at the Golden Plate Award ceremony in the United States on September 23, Zelensky highlighted that the upcoming few months are pivotal for Ukraine in the conflict with Russia. He stressed that Ukraine has limited time to achieve significant results on the battlefield and avoid a prolonged war. …

  • Zelensky refutes Wall Street Journal's report on Ukrainian casualties, cites lower figures

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has labeled a recent report by The Wall Street Journal, claiming that Ukraine has suffered 80,000 losses on the front, as false. A day earlier, WSJ journalists had asserted that total casualties for Ukraine and Russia purportedly reach 1 million people. Zelensky emphasized that the media highly overestimated the defense forces' losses.

    According to Interfax-Ukraine, Zelensky stated that the casualty figure for Ukraine in the war, cited by The Wall Street …

  • Zelensky unveils Ukraine's Victory Plan amid ongoing war with Russia

    President Volodymyr Zelensky stressed the political fortification of Ukraine in terms of weapons and the envisioning of the nation's post-war future during a discussion with journalists, reports Interfax-Ukraine. Emphasizing that the "Victory Plan" serves as a bridge to the Peace Summit and any phase marking the end of the war with Russia, he detailed its significance.

    "The Victory Plan outlines swift and concrete actions from our strategic partners—from now until the end of December. These …

  • Zelensky reveals Ukraine's victory strategy: U.S. awaits full briefing

    Senior White House advisor John Kirby remained tight-lipped about a potential meeting between President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, advising reporters to await official announcements.

    The United States is not fully informed about President Zelensky’s plan for Ukraine’s victory in the ongoing war with Russia, according to a statement from White House National Security Advisor John Kirby, as reported by Ukrinform.

    When asked if Biden has reviewed Zelensky’s victory …

  • Zelensky pushes for NATO invitation from Biden before 2024 elections in the US

    According to the French publication, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky aims to secure an invitation to NATO before Joe Biden's current term ends. Zelensky, in declaring his victory plan against Russia, envisions Ukraine’s NATO entry before the U.S. presidential elections on November 5, reports Le Monde.

    According to Zelensky, obtaining such an endorsement would position Ukraine to negotiate the war's end with Russia from a place of strength. The Ukrainian leader announced that he has a …

  • Zelensky and Polish FM Sikorski clash over Ukraine’s EU accession and historical grievances during Kyiv meeting

    Tensions soared as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky found himself in a heated exchange with Poland's Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski during the latter's visit to Kyiv, according to Polish outlet Onet. Last week, a high-stakes meeting brought together Sikorski, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis, and President Zelensky in the Ukrainian capital, with advisors joining the fray.

    Sources paint a picture of a strained atmosphere, with an outright clash reportedly occurring …

  • Major prisoner exchange sees 49 Ukrainians released from Russian captivity

    In a significant development, 49 Ukrainian soldiers and civilians have returned home after being held captive by Russia during its ongoing aggressive war against Ukraine, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky.

    “This includes warriors from the Armed Forces of Ukraine, National Guard, National Police, State Border Service, as well as our civilian citizens,” stated President Zelensky in his official address.

    One notable detainee is Crimean Tatar journalist Lenie Umerova, who had been …

  • Zelensky calls for lifting long-range missile restrictions in high-stakes talks with Blinken and Lammy

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the country’s well-prepared and convincing stance on long-range weaponry during discussions with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy. Zelensky shared these insights while speaking to media representatives.

    He highlighted that any delay in deploying long-range weaponry allows Russia to relocate military assets deeper into its territory.

    "Thus, if our partners lift restrictions, it should very much be …

  • Lithuania pledges air defense enhancements for Ukraine, plans €10 million investment in missile drones

    Lithuania is exploring avenues to purchase short-range air defense systems for Ukraine and is considering investments in the production of Ukrainian made "Palyanytsia" missile drones, as stated by Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda during a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on September 12.

    In his address, Nausėda expressed optimism: “We are evaluating the possibility of acquiring short-range surface-to-air missile systems (SAM systems). I hope that …