Volodymyr Zelensky

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Ukraine peace talks postponed after U.S. and Russian envoys meet in Florida

Feb. 1, 2026 — A second round of trilateral talks meant to help end the war in Ukraine was postponed for several days after a surprise meeting this weekend between Russian and U.S. negotiators in Florida. The talks, among representatives from Russia, Ukraine and the United States, had been expected

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Trump Says Putin Agreed to Weeklong Pause in Attacks on Kyiv

President Trump said on Jan. 29, 2026, that the Kremlin had agreed to a temporary, weeklong pause in missile attacks on Kyiv amid extreme cold, a development he described at a televised White House cabinet meeting. There was no official confirmation from Russia or Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the

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Russian drone strike kills five on Ukrainian passenger train in Kharkiv region

A Russian drone attack on a Ukrainian passenger train in the Kharkiv region on Tuesday killed five people, the report said. The train was carrying more than 200 passengers when it was struck by three drones. One passenger, 27-year-old Oleksandr Pysmenny, said he had stepped into a corridor for a

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Study: Russian and Ukrainian troop casualties nearing 2 million after nearly four years

A study by the Center for Strategic and International Studies says the number of Russian and Ukrainian troops killed, wounded or missing during nearly four years of fighting is on track to reach two million by this spring. The report, to be published on Tuesday, estimated nearly 1.2 million

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Kremlin says trilateral talks on ending war in Ukraine will resume next week

Talks among Russian, Ukrainian and American officials to end the war in Ukraine are set to resume next week, the Kremlin spokesman said on Monday, after a round of negotiations that President Volodymyr Zelensky described as constructive. Two days of face-to-face talks in Abu Dhabi — the first direct meetings between

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Three-way Ukraine peace talks continue in UAE as Zelensky seeks answers

Rare three-way talks among Russian, Ukrainian and American officials entered their second day on Saturday in the United Arab Emirates, and President Volodymyr Zelensky said he expected "at least some answers" from Russia on the current draft of a plan to end the war. The 20-point peace plan

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Ukrainian, Russian and U.S. negotiators hold trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi

Ukrainian, Russian and American negotiators met in Abu Dhabi on Friday, marking the first trilateral talks since the start of the war in Ukraine and signaling a measure of progress in President Trump’s efforts to end the conflict. President Volodymyr Zelensky said the talks could focus on postwar control

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Russian strikes leave over 5,600 high-rises in Kyiv without heat

Russian strikes left more than 5,600 high-rise buildings in Kyiv without heat on Tuesday, Ukrainian officials said, cutting services as subfreezing temperatures hit the capital. President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia had fired “a significant number” of ballistic and cruise missiles and launched more than 300 attack drones overnight, and

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Trump uses Oval Office as televised forum for meetings with world leaders

During the first year of his second term, President Trump used the Oval Office in Washington as a kind of reality-show stage, meeting with more than 40 international leaders with cameras rolling and lengthy exchanges in front of the press. The meetings, held in an Oval Office the president has

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BlackRock tapped to help design Ukraine recovery plan, raising European concerns

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, was enlisted to help build Ukraine’s postwar recovery strategy after a mid-December meeting at the firm’s New York headquarters with Ukrainian officials, according to three officials familiar with the conversation. The session is said to have kick-started work on identifying funding

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Four killed as Russia launches major strikes on Kyiv and Kharkiv

Independent.co reports that at least four people have died in what Ukraine says was Russia's most intense aerial bombardment of the country so far this year, with major strikes hitting Kyiv and Kharkiv overnight. The Ukrainian air force said Russia launched at least 293 drones and 18

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Trump says he feels Russia would not re-invade Ukraine, signals conditional U.S. support

President Trump told The New York Times that he felt "strongly" that Russia would not invade Ukraine again and indicated he would be willing to commit the United States to helping defend Ukraine only because of that belief. He was answering whether he would be prepared to go

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Ukraine replaces leaders of two main intelligence agencies

Ukraine has replaced the directors of its two main intelligence agencies in the largest leadership reshuffle during the war, a move President Volodymyr Zelensky said is needed to prepare the government and military for an extended fight with Russia. Gen. Vasily Maliuk was replaced as director of the S.B.

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UK‑France peacekeeping plan in Ukraine would need tens of thousands of troops, officials say

Independent.co reports that Sir Richard Shirreff warned the British and French agreement signed in Paris committing boots on the ground in Ukraine would require "serious numbers" of troops to face down Russia. Sir Richard, a former Nato deputy supreme allied commander, said any reassurance or enforcement force

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Starmer says MPs will get Commons vote before UK peacekeepers go to Ukraine

Independent.co reports that Sir Keir Starmer said MPs will get a vote in the House of Commons before the UK deploys peacekeeping troops on the ground in Ukraine. He would not be drawn on the number the UK could send. Britain and France signed an agreement committing to boots

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Correspondents flag uncertainties for Ukraine, Syria and China in 2026

New York Times correspondents in Kyiv, Istanbul and China outlined what 2026 might bring for Ukraine, the Middle East and China, saying the U.S. attack on Venezuela was the “mother of all wild cards” and could send ripples around the world. Andrew Kramer, the Kyiv bureau chief, wrote that

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Trump Raises Idea of Cancelling Future U.S. Elections, Then Denies It

Time reported that President Donald Trump on Tuesday floated the idea of canceling future U.S. elections while speaking to House Republicans at their annual retreat, then quickly insisted he was not calling for such a move, casting his remarks as a critique of Democrats rather than a proposal. Speaking

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UK and France sign declaration to send forces to Ukraine if peace deal is reached

Independent.co reports that the UK and France have signed a declaration of intent to send forces to Ukraine in the event of a peace deal, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced in Paris. Starmer said the countries would "create military hubs in Ukraine" after a ceasefire and

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European leaders convene in Paris to discuss Ukraine cease-fire security guarantees

European leaders began meeting in Paris at the Élysée Palace on Tuesday for the latest round of talks on peace for Ukraine, focusing on security commitments in the event of a potential cease-fire. National leaders and representatives of 35 countries attended the meeting of the so-called Coalition of the Willing,

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Zelensky grows skeptical of talks as European leaders prepare Paris summit

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said he has grown more cautious about nearly yearlong peace talks with Russia as European leaders prepare to meet in Paris on Tuesday to discuss commitments for Ukraine’s postwar security. Zelensky, who has previously described the negotiations as "90 percent complete," told

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Zelensky appoints Chrystia Freeland as economic adviser on reconstruction

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has appointed Chrystia Freeland, a former Canadian deputy prime minister, as an adviser on economic development who would advise on postwar reconstruction "if peace talks are successful," his office said. Mr. Zelensky cited Ms. Freeland’s expertise in attracting foreign investment and on

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Ukrainians divided over U.S. capture of Venezuela's president

Ukrainian officials and commentators are divided over the United States' capture of Venezuela's president, Nicolás Maduro, with President Volodymyr Zelensky welcoming the liberation of Venezuelans from authoritarianism while stopping short of endorsing the U.S. military operation. Mr. Zelensky told reporters in Kyiv, "Well, what can

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Zelensky reshuffles cabinet amid corruption scandal and peace talks

President Volodymyr Zelensky has moved to fill several senior government posts in Kyiv, appointing Kyrylo Budanov as his new chief of staff and proposing Mykhailo Fedorov as defence minister while suggesting Denys Shmyhal become energy minister. The changes follow weeks in which Ukraine lacked an energy minister amid rolling blackouts,

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Ukraine Insists on Binding Security Guarantees as Talks With U.S. and Europe Intensify

Ukraine has accelerated talks with the United States and European partners but major questions remain about which countries would provide what kinds of security guarantees and for how long. President Volodymyr Zelensky has said Ukraine will not lay down its arms without firm, clearly defined guarantees, citing past failures of