Volodymyr Zelenskyy

As Putin rejects peace efforts, Zelenskyy to meet European leaders today to discuss security guarantees

As Vladimir Putin has rejected all peace efforts so far, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet European leaders today to discuss security guarantees. He will also hold a call with US President Donald Trump.

Zelenskyy calls PM Modi ahead of Putin meeting in China; India reiterates push for peaceful settlement

PM Modi spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and reiterated India’s commitment to extend all possible support for peaceful settlement of the conflict and support for efforts aimed at earliest restoration of peace.

Will Ukraine peace talks collapse after Russia’s ‘second-biggest air assault’?

Prospects of peace talks dimmed further on Thursday after Russia carried out its second-biggest aerial attack in Kyiv, killing at least 23 people, including four children. Among the many buildings struck by Moscow were the headquarters of the British Council and the European Union in Kyiv. While there were no fatalities recorded there, it drew widespread condemnation from European countries

Trump 'not surprised' at Russia's attack on Kyiv, White House says the two countries don't want to end war

Trump was reportedly unhappy but not surprised by Russia’s deadly strikes on Kyiv, as the White House suggested neither side wants to end the war

Putin-Zelenskyy talks delayed, Rubio discusses Ukraine war with European counterparts

Putin–Zelenskyy talks are delayed as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio consults European allies on Ukraine’s security guarantees

Ukraine's 'war hero' and ambassador who could be its next president

Ukraine’s ambassador to the UK, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, is seen by many as the war hero who could one day challenge Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the presidency

'We count on India's contribution': Zelenskyy responds to PM Modi's I-Day greetings, hails policy of 'peace and dialogue'

Ukraine celebrates its Independence Day on August 24. Zelenskyy sought India's contribution in ensuring long lasting peace in Ukraine and ending the war

5 reasons Ukraine may not agree to give up Donbas for peace with Russia despite Trump-Putin pressure

How long will it take before Russian and Ukraine reach a ceasefire deal? This question is a trans-Atlantic problem lingering on for over three years. Russia wants Ukraine to surrender the Donbas region for fighting to stop. Will Zelenskyy agree to this condition?

Zelenskyy calls for talks with Putin as peace efforts stall and tensions escalate

Kyiv's general said that Ukrainian troops had recaptured three villages in its Donetsk region that had fallen under Russian control. And Ukraine launched drone strikes on Russia, triggering a fire at a nuclear power plant.

This Week in Explainers: How Trump’s ‘peace plan’ for Ukraine is falling apart

Last week, there was hope that the Ukraine war would pause, if not end. Donald Trump was quick to declare peace, but Russia is not in the mood to listen. Vladimir Putin has demands of his own, and clearly, the US president’s plans have been foiled. We talk about the Russia-Ukraine war, the Gaza conflict and more in our weekly roundup