Ukraine's former defense minister warns that negotiations with Russia won't bring peace as Putin aims to destroy Ukraine and assimilate its citizens into the Russian Federation, emphasizing the need for international support to prevent world war III.
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.
Ukrainian President Zelensky criticizes Russian leadership and rejects the idea of negotiating peace, citing the death of a rebel leader as a warning against dealing with Vladimir Putin.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky refuses to compromise with Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling him a liar and stating that he is only willing to negotiate with those who are ready to compromise.
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.
Officials at the G20 summit expressed a desire for "just and durable peace" in Ukraine, but Russia successfully watered down a statement on the war, avoiding any mention of its military action "against Ukraine."
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.
Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated that he is preparing for a prolonged war in Ukraine, stating that Kyiv could potentially use any ceasefire to rearm and that the US will continue to view Russia as an enemy regardless of the outcome of the 2024 US election.
Russian President Vladimir Putin called for Ukraine to cancel the ban on negotiations imposed by President Zelensky, emphasizing the need for dialogue and suggesting that talks could be a way for Ukraine to replenish their reserves and reinvigorate their army.
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged Donald Trump not to abandon U.S. support for Ukraine if he becomes president in 2024, warning that a Russian victory would be catastrophic for the West and American leadership.
The claim that Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to invade Ukraine was non-rational is flawed, as rationality in international politics is not solely defined by success or adherence to moral standards, but rather by the ability to make sense of the world, employ credible theories, and engage in a deliberative process to achieve certain goals. Putin and his advisers viewed the West's efforts to make Ukraine a bulwark as an existential threat, leading them to believe that the invasion was a war of self-defense aimed at preventing an adverse shift in the balance of power.
Former President Donald Trump expressed appreciation for recent praise from Russian leader Vladimir Putin and asserted that he could resolve the war in Ukraine within 24 hours if re-elected, while providing few details on his plan.
Former President Donald Trump welcomes Russian President Vladimir Putin's support for his plan to end the war in Ukraine, causing concern among Ukrainian leaders who fear it would involve giving Ukrainian land to Russia.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy emphasized the need for Ukrainian defenders to continue moving forward in the slow counteroffensive against Russia, stating that even short distances must be gained to prevent giving Putin a break and liberate territory.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warns that Russian President Vladimir Putin could ignite World War III unless more assistance is provided, comparing Putin to "a second Hitler" and emphasizing the need to stop him from invading other countries.
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.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will address the United Nations General Assembly and meet with President Biden and members of Congress to emphasize that supporting Ukraine is supporting democracy, stability, and peace, while also addressing concerns about the length and extent of the conflict with Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls on the United Nations to answer for allowing Russia a seat at the tables of power, as he visits wounded Ukrainian soldiers in New York before addressing world leaders at the U.N. General Assembly.
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.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy travels to Washington to seek renewed American aid for Ukraine's fight against Russia, as Congress debates new funding and public support wavers.
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.
Ukraine's President Zelensky faces challenges in securing military support from the US and navigating complicated politics, as he tries to maintain Western help in the face of growing scepticism and domestic priorities in partner countries.
Ukrainian President Zelensky warns that Russia is relying on eroding U.S. support to win its war against Ukraine, as funding for Ukraine becomes a contentious issue among House Republicans.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky calls for Western support in the form of weapons to counter the Russian invasion and expresses solidarity with Israel following the recent attack by Hamas.
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.
President Biden spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of a speech in which he will reportedly request $60 billion for Ukraine and couple it with $10 billion emergency aid for Israel, a plan that has caused controversy among Republican critics.