Former U.S. President George W. Bush believes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is tough like a Texan and warns that if Russia's President Vladimir Putin is not stopped in Ukraine, the U.S. will have to be involved in supporting neighboring countries like Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia.
President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed Ukraine's path to peace in a phone call with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman al-Saud, on September 8.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva plans to bring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin together for peace negotiations at the UN General Assembly, focusing on avoiding war.
Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelensky, believes that the West must continue its support for the country in order to counter Russia's attempts to exhaust Ukraine and wear out its partners' resolve, as a long war would weaken both Russia and its leader, Vladimir Putin.
US President Joe Biden is set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky next week at the United Nations General Assembly meetings to discuss support for Ukraine in its counteroffensive against Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to visit Washington in an effort to reinforce Congress to grant the White House's budget request for over $24 billion in aid to Ukraine, as tensions and disagreements within the Republican Party and some Democrats over supporting Ukraine continue to grow.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will participate in a UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will also be present, but the potential results are seen as minimal according to the Russian representative to the UN.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to visit the Capitol and meet with senators, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, before meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House and attending the United Nations General Assembly in New York City.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasizes that US financial support to Ukraine is not only about aiding the country in its fight against Russia, but also about preventing Vladimir Putin's further global aggression.
President Joe Biden is set to address the United Nations General Assembly to promote democracy and advocate for increased support for Ukraine, with his meetings and speech aiming to strengthen ties between the United States and smaller, developing nations, as well as discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited wounded soldiers at a hospital in Staten Island, NYC, thanking them for their service and presenting awards to hospital staff, before attending the United Nations General Assembly and meeting with President Biden to seek more assistance in countering Russian aggression.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks additional funding for the war with Russia during his visit to Washington, while Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell makes a case for continued aid to Ukraine.
Ukraine's special services are likely responsible for drone strikes on Wagner-backed forces in Sudan, raising concerns about the escalation of Russia-Ukraine conflict beyond the frontlines; Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell defends Ukraine's request for more aid ahead of Ukrainian President Zelensky's visit to the US Capitol; President Zelensky warns the UN General Assembly that Russia's invasion of Ukraine is not only about Ukraine but also about weaponizing food and energy and turning other countries' power plants into "dirty bombs"; Zelensky calls for global unity to defeat Russia's aggression and accuses Russia of kidnapping Ukrainian children and weaponizing the food supply; Russian President Putin is seeking support from North Korea and Iran while Ukraine continues to gain support from numerous countries.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy demanded support for his country's war effort against Russia in a somber address to the U.N. General Assembly, accusing Russia of endangering the sovereignty of its neighbors and the international rules-based order.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi accuses the US of fueling the war in Ukraine during a speech at the UN, as the US imposes new sanctions on Iran, China, Russia, and Turkey after Russian drone attacks in Ukraine; meanwhile, President Joe Biden is set to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the UN in a tense rapprochement.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky calls on Donald Trump to provide concrete details and take action on his promise to end the Russian invasion of Ukraine, stating that simply giving up Ukrainian land is not a peace formula.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged for the removal of Russia's veto power at the U.N. Security Council as a consequence for its invasion of Ukraine, while Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov defended the use of the veto.
The Polish Foreign Ministry has summoned the Ukrainian ambassador over comments made by President Zelensky suggesting that some European allies were playing into Russia's hands by politicizing a dispute over the export of Ukrainian grain, further escalating the disagreement between Ukraine and Poland, which could threaten Europe's cohesion in its support for Ukraine.
On September 22, 2021, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov avoided a face-off at the U.N. Security Council, highlighting the U.N.'s role as a venue for diplomatic disputes and the reputation of adversaries talking past each other.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits Canada after his trip to the United States, expressing gratitude to President Biden for approving military aid and making a case for additional aid to U.S. lawmakers.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed optimism about receiving additional assistance from the US and emphasized the importance of maintaining global unity in the face of Russian aggression, while acknowledging the need to continue pushing back against Putin's military threats.
President Zelenskyy has warned that Ukraine is aware of Russia's intentions and is prepared to respond forcefully, as Ukraine prepares for the winter and receives support from international partners for enhanced air defense capabilities.