Contents tagged with Zelensky
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Zelensky: Ukrainian F-16 pilots counter Russian missile barrage, downing 10 aerial targets
During a coordinated missile strike by Russia on Ukraine on November 17, Ukrainian F-16 fighter pilots shot down 10 aerial targets, as reported by President Volodymyr Zelensky. Throughout the week, Russian forces launched 140 missiles of various types, over 900 guided aerial bombs, and more than 600 attack drones. Recovery efforts are underway in the Rivne, Lviv, Dnipropetrovsk, Volyn, and Odesa regions to address the damage to infrastructure. President Zelensky conveyed that the Russians "once …
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Zelensky highlights recruitment challenges in Ukrainian Armed Forces amid increased mobilization efforts
President Volodymyr Zelensky has clarified that following increased mobilization, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have not received hundreds of thousands of new recruits. Citing insufficient conscription, Zelensky emphasized that not enough Ukrainians have been called to duty.
Following the bolstered mobilization efforts in Ukraine, it appears not enough citizens have been drafted to fill the manpower gap at the front lines, said Zelensky in an interview with Ukrainian Radio.
When reminded about …
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Zelensky outlines plan for war's end through diplomacy by 2025
Amid a challenging situation on the front lines, Ukraine is determined to end the war no later than 2025. "From our side, we must do everything to ensure that the war ends next year. Through diplomatic means. This is very important," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with the news agency Suspilne on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of "Ukrainian Radio" .
The Ukrainian leader acknowledged the "truly complex" situation on the eastern front. Despite a slow pace, …
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Zelensky reports significant progress in partner weapons deliveries to frontlines
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a high-level meeting with Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, Chief of the General Staff Anatolii Bargilevich, and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.
The discussion centered around the frontline situation, particularly focusing on the Pokrovsk, Kurakhove, Toretsk, and Kupyansk directions, which have drawn significant attention today.
"There are important shifts regarding support deliveries from partners for the front—we are recording an increase in …
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Zelensky: Poland holds back on MiG-29 jets for Ukraine despite NATO agreements
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Poland is not sending MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, despite previous agreements with NATO. Zelensky said, speaking during a meeting with local community leaders in the Zakarpattia region, that Warsaw is searching for reasons not to deliver combat aircraft to Kyiv.
The Ukrainian President emphasized the nation's eagerness to acquire these planes from Poland but stated that Warsaw has been unable to supply them due to its own aviation needs. …
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Zelensky calls for global action amid reports of North Korean troops supporting Russia
North Korea could reportedly be sending up to 12,000 troops to bolster Russia's military efforts. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has publicly declared that Ukraine possesses evidence of preparations for two military units, comprising North Korean troops, which may each reach 6,000 soldiers.
Zelensky also disclosed that today, General-in-Chief Alexander Syrsky briefed him on the advancement of North Korean troop training within Russia. "This presents a challenge. However, we are …
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Putin calls Ukraine nuclear weapons claims a 'provocation,' warns of Russian response
Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed discussions about Ukraine potentially developing nuclear weapons as a "provocation" and warned that any movement in this direction would lead to a "response." Speaking at a meeting with BRICS member state media representatives, Russian media reported on Friday, October 18.
"This is yet another provocation. Creating a nuclear weapon in today's world is not complicated. I'm not sure if Ukraine can currently achieve this; it's not so simple for the …
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Zelensky: only a few countries have full access to Ukraine’s ‘Victory Plan’
Only a select few will get to see Ukraine’s "Victory Plan," which spans five points and includes three secret annexes, Zelensky recently disclosed during a televised marathon.
According to him, the confidential annexes are shared exclusively with nations possessing concrete capabilities to bolster Ukraine against Russia. “If such capabilities don’t exist, what’s the point of sharing the annexes? We trust them, but why provide these documents to them otherwise?” the president remarked. He also …
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Zelensky claims North Korea preparing 10,000 troops for deployment to Ukraine
In a statement at a press conference in Brussels on Thursday, October 17, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that North Korea is gearing up to send troops to Ukraine. Citing intelligence reports, Zelensky indicated that North Korean officers are already located in temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, where they are training Russian soldiers. While the exact number of officers is unclear, Ukraine's data suggests that Russia relies on this support since it struggles with …
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Zelensky asks Scholz for TAURUS missiles as Germany remains cautious on arms supply to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has once again appealed to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to supply Kyiv with long-range TAURUS cruise missiles as part of his "victory plan" against Russia. The Ukrainian leader made this call on Thursday, October 17, following talks with EU heads of state and government in Brussels.
However, the German Chancellor showed restraint in response to the "victory plan" presented at the summit, indicating a firm stance on his earlier positions. "You know …