Volodymyr Zelensky

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly proposed a trilateral summit with US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss a Ukraine deal, according to Wall Street Journal reporting cited by multiple outlets. The proposal would exclude Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Trump said he would be open to such talks, while the Kremlin confirmed the idea had been discussed but said no concrete proposals or agreements exist. Ukraine's foreign minister criticized any format excluding Kyiv.

9 reports · 4 sources · Updated Oct 19, 08:43 PM UTC

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order suspending congressionally passed sanctions on Russia two days before they were due to take effect, citing US "national interests." The Graham Act measures would have allowed tariffs of up to 100% on imports from the top purchasers of Russian oil and gas, and targeted Russian officials, financial institutions and the "shadow fleet." Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the move as a 60-day pause to assess global economic impact. Lawmakers from both parties criticized the waiver, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the US had "completely disregard" the sanctions and was "rewarding Putin."

23 reports · 4 sources · Updated Oct 19, 12:05 AM UTC

SpaceX imposed speed restrictions on Starlink/Starshield satellite terminals in Ukraine around October 14, 2026, capping connectivity at roughly 160 km/h and disrupting Ukrainian drone missions and air defenses. Ukrainian officials said the limits were imposed without warning and hampered interception of Russian Shahed drones. Elon Musk said Starshield is owned and controlled by the US government, while Reuters reported the order came from inside the White House. Trump denied responsibility. Bipartisan US senators demanded a Pentagon inspector general investigation, and EU leaders discussed support for Ukraine in Brussels.

75 reports · 11 sources · Updated Oct 18, 10:34 PM UTC

US President Donald Trump called for Ukraine to "get a new president" and demanded President Volodymyr Zelensky stop strikes on Russian oil refineries, following a US-Russia diesel deal that would allow over 300,000 tons of Russian diesel into US and world markets in exchange for sanctions relief. Zelensky, who was not informed of the agreement, called it an "investment in the war" and said he feels betrayed. Ukraine's government rejected Trump's call, European allies rallied behind Zelensky, and Russia continued attacks on Ukraine.

26 reports · 8 sources · Updated Oct 16, 07:49 PM UTC

Katie Zacharia left her role as White House press secretary after five days, according to multiple outlets including NBC News, The New York Times, The Guardian and CNN. Reports differ on the characterization: some describe a firing, while a White House official cited by 13WHAM-TV said she was "transitioning out." President Trump said he advised her to "reconsider" the position. Her brief tenure followed scrutiny of her legal credentials, including her admission that she failed the bar exam while calling herself a lawyer, and a widely criticized 14-minute debut briefing.

45 reports · 8 sources · Updated Oct 16, 06:08 PM UTC

US President Donald Trump announced a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin for Russia to supply over 300,000 tons of diesel immediately, with 500,000 tons in November and one million tons thereafter, alongside temporary sanctions relief until April 2027. The move, aimed at lowering US fuel prices before midterm elections, drew bipartisan criticism over alleged violations of the 2022 Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act, angered Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and prompted Trump to call for Ukraine to replace its leadership.

38 reports · 11 sources · Updated Oct 14, 04:00 PM UTC

Ukrainian drone strikes hit three Yandex data centres in Russia within days — in Sasovo in the Ryazan region, Kaluga, and Vladimir east of Moscow — damaging infrastructure, destroying supercomputers used for AI, and forcing suspensions of operations. Yandex, dubbed "Russia's Google," reported widespread service disruptions affecting its AI chatbot, smart home devices, cloud, payments, ride-hailing and railway ticketing. Yandex said no employees were injured but warned restoration timelines were "very difficult to predict." Kyiv called the strikes a "mirror-like" response to Russian attacks on Ukrainian data centres.

13 reports · 5 sources · Updated Oct 14, 10:35 AM UTC

South Korea announced it will recall its ambassador to Ukraine after President Volodymyr Zelensky disclosed at the UN General Assembly in September that Ukraine had transferred two captured North Korean soldiers to Seoul. Seoul says the transfer was meant to be confidential and that Kyiv violated an agreement; Kyiv denies any non-disclosure agreement existed. The two soldiers were captured in Russia's Kursk region in January 2025 while fighting alongside Russian troops. The dispute has strained bilateral ties and complicated Seoul's policy toward Pyongyang.

7 reports · 4 sources · Updated Oct 9, 12:00 PM UTC

On October 9, 2026, Russian missile strikes on buses in Kramatorsk, eastern Ukraine, killed at least 30 people, with some reports citing 33 dead, making it the deadliest single attack this year. The attack targeted packed city buses near the frontline. Separately, on October 7, a Russian missile hit a residential building in Ukraine, killing at least 28 and wounding over 100. Ukrainian President Zelensky condemned the attacks as "vile" and large-scale.

7 reports · 2 sources · Updated Oct 9, 05:50 AM UTC

Russia launched a series of missile and drone strikes across Ukraine in late September and early October, killing at least 10 people in Kyiv and others in multiple regions. The attacks hit the National Academy of Sciences, data centers, residential buildings, and energy infrastructure, causing fires and damage. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reported strikes on eight regions, including a nuclear research facility. NATO scrambled aircraft in Poland and Romania in response. Russia has not commented on specific allegations.

22 reports · 6 sources · Updated Oct 1, 11:06 AM UTC

Over several days in late September, Russia launched waves of strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, port facilities, and a cargo ship near Odesa, while Ukraine reported no Black Sea ceasefire in the coming months. Russia claimed control of three settlements in Sumy and Kharkiv. Diplomatic efforts stalled, with Russia denying trilateral talks and the Kremlin seeking a permanent peace, not a truce. NATO reported Russian monthly casualties at 43,000. Ukraine prepared new sanctions and faced a $32.6 billion budget gap for 2027.

9 reports · 2 sources · Updated Sep 30, 09:05 PM UTC

U.S. President Donald Trump rejected a seven-day ceasefire proposal from Iran, telling aides he expects to resume bombing after the November midterm elections, according to the Wall Street Journal. He referred to the Strait of Hormuz as "Trump Strait" on social media. The Senate narrowly defeated a resolution to limit his war powers against Iran. Trump also spoke with Japan's PM about yen weakness, approved Ukraine's Patriot production license, and plans to meet AI executives.

10 reports · 3 sources · Updated Sep 27, 10:14 AM UTC

Polish Deputy Prime Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski stated that a fire at a Starlink satellite station in Wola Krobowska, central Poland, was a deliberate act of sabotage designed to disrupt internet access for the Ukrainian army. The station, owned by state telecom Exatel, remains operational. Gawkowski said the incident fits a pattern of hybrid warfare. The Kremlin has not commented. Separately, Denmark’s intelligence service warned of a low but growing risk of a limited Russian military attack against NATO countries.

5 reports · 4 sources · Updated Sep 24, 04:00 PM UTC

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated the US is pushing for an energy ceasefire, reopening grain corridors, and a US-Russia-Ukraine trilateral meeting. He confirmed Ukraine's readiness for an energy truce if Russia halts infrastructure attacks, and urged President Trump to host a three-way summit with Putin. Zelenskyy also requested a winter military aid package including Patriot systems. Russia's Kremlin said conditions for peace talks are not yet ripe, while Putin's envoy is set to meet US officials in New York.

14 reports · 4 sources · Updated Sep 24, 01:40 PM UTC

The European Union has announced a new €3.3 billion disbursement to Ukraine for missiles and drones, confirmed by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Separately, the EU Council approved a nearly €3 billion tranche of financial assistance and welcomed a NOK 1 billion grant from Norway. Zelensky also stated that Ukrainian and EU teams will work to accelerate the use of EU funds.

7 reports · 3 sources · Updated Sep 24, 09:50 AM UTC

U.S. President Donald Trump urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to stop drone and missile strikes on Russian oil refineries, arguing the attacks drive up global diesel prices. Trump also said he asked advisors to approve a diesel export ban. Zelenskyy stated Trump did not demand a unilateral halt, but indicated Ukraine could de-escalate if Russia stops targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure. The discussions occurred ahead of their UN General Assembly meeting in New York.

15 reports · 6 sources · Updated Sep 22, 07:10 PM UTC

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated Ukraine is ready to accept any form of energy ceasefire with Russia, provided it entails a complete halt to attacks on energy facilities using any weapon. He reiterated that such a ceasefire would be the first step toward ending the war. The conditional offer, reported on September 23, focuses narrowly on energy infrastructure amid ongoing mutual strikes, with no confirmed Russian response or verification mechanism.

6 reports · 3 sources · Updated Sep 22, 07:07 PM UTC

Over 24 hours ending September 22, Ukrainian drone strikes halted a Moscow refinery and hit targets in Russia, while Russian forces attacked Odesa port facilities and a cargo ship, and struck infrastructure in Poltava. The IAEA warned of nuclear safety risks at Zaporizhzhia. The EU proposed extending sanctions on Russia for up to three years. Ukraine estimated export losses could reach $4.8 billion by year-end due to port attacks.

5 reports · 2 sources · Updated Sep 21, 10:05 PM UTC

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on September 20 that he spoke by phone with U.S. President Donald Trump and they agreed to meet in New York. Zelensky expressed hope the meeting could bring a significant change to the Russia-Ukraine war. He said Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner recently visited Kyiv for detailed discussions. Ukraine has proposed de-escalation measures and ideas on energy security, food security, and civilian protection, and is working with the U.S. team.

11 reports · 5 sources · Updated Sep 21, 09:13 PM UTC

On September 20, Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow, striking the Moscow Oil Refinery, a Gazprom Neft facility with 245,000 bpd capacity. The attack damaged key processing units and caused a large fire. Ukrainian President Zelensky confirmed the strike hit a key Russian oil facility. The attack worsened a global diesel shortage, with US diesel prices exceeding $6.50/gallon for the first time. US diesel inventories fell to 107.9 million barrels as of September 11, the lowest for that date since 1982. Russia reportedly shot down over 1,600 drones.

5 reports · 4 sources · Updated Sep 21, 03:20 PM UTC

President Donald Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 into law on September 18, authorizing tariffs of up to 100% on the top five importers of Russian energy, primarily China and India. The legislation also imposes sanctions on Russian officials, banks, and its shadow fleet, and extends Iran sanctions through 2031. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called the law an unfriendly act that complicates Ukraine peace efforts.

39 reports · 12 sources · Updated Sep 21, 02:20 PM UTC

Ukraine launched its largest-ever drone attack on the Moscow region, with over 1,000 drones deployed, killing two people and damaging the Moscow oil refinery. Russian officials reported shooting down more than 1,600 Ukrainian drones since September 19, including 450 near Moscow. The attack occurred during Russia's parliamentary elections. In retaliation, Russian drones struck Zaporizhzhia, killing at least six and wounding 38. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirmed a phone call with US President Trump, agreeing to meet in New York.

30 reports · 8 sources · Updated Sep 21, 01:35 PM UTC

Ukrainian President Zelensky announced a series of Ukrainian strikes on Russian targets, including oil refineries in Syzran, Yaroslavl, and the Moscow region, as well as drone production and launch sites in Taganrog and Oryol, and unspecified Black Sea targets. A joint operation also hit a military airfield in Rostov-on-Don, damaging aircraft. These attacks aim to disrupt Russian logistics and war capabilities.

7 reports · 2 sources · Updated Sep 20, 07:45 AM UTC

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on September 14 that Russia and Ukraine agreed to halt attacks on each other’s energy facilities. Ukraine’s President Zelensky expressed skepticism, stating Ukraine will cease attacks only if partners guarantee Russia stops striking Ukrainian energy and grain infrastructure. The Kremlin called Trump’s proposal a “good idea” but later noted it lacks concrete support. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha confirmed Kyiv’s willingness to reach an energy ceasefire. No independent confirmation from Russia or Ukraine has been provided.

15 reports · 4 sources · Updated Sep 17, 08:10 AM UTC

US President Donald Trump demanded on September 13, 2026, that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stop attacking Russian diesel fuel refineries, blaming the strikes for rising US diesel prices above $6 per gallon and a global diesel shortage. Trump claimed most US diesel comes from Russia. Zelensky later expressed openness to an energy-sector ceasefire and plans to meet Trump in New York. Russia’s Peskov welcomed initiatives to halt strikes on civilian infrastructure but declined to commit to reciprocal restraint.

14 reports · 6 sources · Updated Sep 14, 03:13 PM UTC