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Russian Ministry of Defense/Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images (LONDON) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy acknowledged for the first time that his country’s military is conducting a cross-border offensive inside Russia. The Ukrainian military was progressing in its campaign “to push the war out into the aggressor’s territory,” Zelenskyy said late Saturday in his nightly address. “Ukraine […]

omersukrugoksu/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — In a rare admission, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has gone public about the reduction in the supply of artillery shells to Ukraine, telling reporters that deliveries of the munitions have “really slowed down.” The 155mm artillery shells are arguably the most important munition for Ukraine in its war with Russia.. […]

Spencer Platt/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Volodymyr Zelenskyy avoided a potential face-off with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during the Ukrainian president’s first in-person appearance before the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday. Speaking via a translator, Zelenskyy called for Russia to be stripped of its veto power — a move rendered virtually impossible by the […]

Yuriy Boyko/ABC News (KYIV, Ukraine) — Russia could stage an explosion at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant to halt Ukrainian advances on the battlefield, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned in a wide-ranging new interview with ABC News that was previewed on “World News with David Muir” on Thursday. Speaking to ABC News’ Chief Global Affairs Correspondent […]

Didier Lebrun / Photonews via Getty Images (LONDON) — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday evening appealed to the leaders of Germany and France for new weapons to aid Ukraine’s fight against Russia, after making a similar plea to Britain’s leaders earlier in the day. Zelenskyy had begun the day with a surprise visit to the […]

Victoria Jones/PA Images via Getty Images (LONDON) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed Parliament in London on Wednesday, as the United Kingdom announced plans to increase its deliveries of “lethal aid.” “I have come here to stand before you on behalf of the brave,” Zelenskyy said after receiving a standing ovation from members of both […]

Victoria Jones/PA Images via Getty Images (LONDON) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed Parliament in London on Wednesday, as the United Kingdom announces plans to increase its deliveries of “lethal aid.” “I have come here to stand before you on behalf of the brave,” Zelenskyy said after receiving a standing ovation from members of both […]

Victoria Jones/PA Images via Getty Images (LONDON) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in London on Wednesday to address Parliament and meet with the prime minster, as the United Kingdom “steps up” its deliveries of “lethal aid.” The visit is Zelenkyy’s second known international trip since the Russian invasion began almost a year ago. The […]