Volodymyr Zelensky
Russia Endorses Trump for Nobel Peace Prize: Kremlin's Support in Ukraine Peace Efforts
Oct 10, 2025 03:18 pm CST
Russia has officially backed Donald Trump's candidature for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict. Despite skepticism from award observers, the Kremlin expressed gratitude for Trump's peace initiatives, while Ukrainian President Zelensky stated Kyiv would nominate Trump if he successfully negotiated a ceasefire.
Russian Drone Strike Wounds 30 at Ukraine's Shostka Railway Station as Conflict Escalates
Oct 04, 2025 07:04 pm CST
A Russian drone attack on northeastern Ukraine's Shostka railway station has wounded at least 30 civilians and staff members, according to President Zelensky. The strike, described as "savage," continues Russia's pattern of targeting civilian infrastructure, while Ukraine has responded by attacking a Russian oil refinery in the Leningrad region. The conflict has also caused power outages affecting 50,000 households in Ukraine's Chernigiv region.
Russia and Ukraine Exchange 185 Prisoners of War in Latest Bilateral Swap Amid Ongoing Conflict
Oct 03, 2025 12:09 am CST
Russia and Ukraine have conducted another significant prisoner exchange, with 185 military personnel and 20 civilians swapped on each side. Ukrainian President Zelensky confirmed the exchange, noting that over 7,000 Ukrainians have been repatriated since Russia's invasion in 2022. These prisoner swaps represent one of the few areas of cooperation between the warring nations despite stalled peace negotiations.
Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Safety Crisis: Emergency Generators Running Beyond Design Capacity Amid Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Oct 02, 2025 12:10 am CST
Europe's largest nuclear facility, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Russian-occupied Ukraine, faces critical safety concerns as it operates on emergency diesel generators for over a week following external power loss. IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi warns the situation is unsustainable for nuclear safety, while President Zelensky emphasizes the generators were never designed for such prolonged use, raising international alarm about potential nuclear risks amid the ongoing conflict.
Ukraine Negotiates New Long-Range Weapons Deals with US Following $90 Billion Agreement
Sep 29, 2025 02:49 pm CST
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Ukraine is working toward additional arms agreements with the US, including long-range weapons capabilities, beyond an existing $90 billion deal. Technical meetings between Ukrainian and American delegations are scheduled for October to implement the weapons purchase agreement and discuss US acquisition of Ukrainian drones. Meanwhile, Ukraine continues to strengthen its air defense with Patriot systems and share counter-drone expertise with partner nations.
Trump Urges Erdogan to Halt Russian Oil Purchases While Discussing F-35 Fighter Jet Program Reinstatement
Sep 26, 2025 03:29 am CST
During a significant White House meeting, President Donald Trump urged Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to stop purchasing Russian oil amid the Ukraine conflict while hinting at possible reinstatement to the F-35 fighter jet program. This marked Erdogan's first visit since Turkey's 2019 expulsion from the program following their acquisition of Russian S-400 missile systems. The two leaders addressed multiple contentious issues including Turkey's Russian energy dependence, defense cooperation, and regional conflicts in Gaza and Syria.
India Endorses US-Russia Summit In Alaska, Cites PM Modi's Remark
Aug 09, 2025 10:59 pm CST
The Ministry of External Affairs in a statement said that India welcomes the understanding between the US and Russia as Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that, "This is not an era of war".