Tag: Volodymyr Zelensky
Friday's papers: Zelenski warns Finland, shrinking Russia, and who wants European meat?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says that Russia is starting to talk about Finland.
Hungary blocks EU aid package for Ukraine
Hungary on Friday blocked a European Union financial aid package to Ukraine, while the EU on Thursday agreed to open membership negotiations with the beleaguered country. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban used his veto to block the aid package, but European Council President Charles Michel said 26 of the EU's 27 countries had agreed on…
Support for Zelenskyi is wavering
In an effort to secure more American support, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky traveled to Washington. US President Joe Biden promises to stand by Ukraine's side – but Congress hesitates. Republicans refuse to approve a new aid package without negotiations on migration and the border with Mexico. Will a solution be reached or will the US…
After weeks of speculation – how is Zelenskyi
In the shadow of the war in Gaza, the war in Ukraine is still going on in full force. In an article in the American magazine Time Magazine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyi, who for almost two years traveled from country to country to arouse Western willingness to donate in the war against Russia, is described as…
LIVE PODCAST: Oscar Jonsson on the final weeks of the Ukrainian offensive
The war scientist Oscar Jonsson at the Norwegian Defense University believes that it is a matter of weeks before the fighting enters a more low-intensity phase. At the same time, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns that Russia is pushing forward “the last war”, but the question is how far Russian capabilities will go. Oscar Jonsson’s…
The Iron General’s spring offensive to beat Putin’s forces
After 15 months of war, Ukraine’s defense minister announces that it is ready for a new offensive, an attempt to take back occupied land. At the same time, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that the country needs more time and equipment. There is a lot of speculation and the question is how much is tactical play.…
Ukrainian President Zelenski arrives in Finland to meet with the Prime Ministers of the Nordic countries
Volodymyr Zelensky has made only a handful of foreign trips since Russia invaded his country in February 2022.
Zelensky to Yle: The war in Ukraine cannot end the way the Second World War ended for Finland
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke to Yle and other Nordic news agencies in Kyiv.
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More and more people are talking about a Ukrainian spring offensive in the war, but in order to recapture the eastern parts of the country, some believe that an advantage in the air is needed. Former air force chief Mats Helgesson believes that Ukraine can use fighter jets to push Russia back by attacking bases…
Sanna Marin: Finland supports EU common ammunition for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Finland for its last defense shipment.
Denmark confirms that the door is closed to Russia in the Nord Stream explosion investigation
Zelenskyy thanks Denmark for the supportIn related news, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has praised and thanked Denmark for all the recent support it has shown his country. In his daily address to his nation via Twitter1’10 he congratulated Denmark for the way it has sent lots of goods to Ukraine since the start of the…
Representatives of the Icelandic government visit Ukraine
Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir and Foreign Minister Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir have completed their visit to Ukraine and are on their way home. Yesterday they met with many of the country’s leaders, and Katrin met directly with President Volodymyr Zelensky. Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir and Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir have completed their visit to Ukraine…
The European Union agreed on new sanctions against Russia on the anniversary of the war
President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen had promised the president of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky According to DW, during his visit to Kiev earlier this month, the EU would “seek to have the tenth sanctions package in place” by the year mark of the Russian invasion. The new sanctions target entities that support…
One year on: Numerous events to mark the anniversary of the invasion
The House of Ukraine opensThe Ukrainian flag will fly at the parliament’s main entrance, and when darkness falls over the city, Christiansborg will be lit up in yellow and blue in honor of Ukraine. Similar services and events will take place in Aarhus, Odense, Roskilde, Helsingør and all over Denmark. Later in the day, the…
VMA in Gällö in Bräcke municipality, Jämtland county
On Monday, US President Joe Biden appeared in the Ukrainian capital Kiev side by side with the country’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyi. The visit is taking place in connection with the anniversary of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. Biden pledges continued support for Ukraine’s valiant fight against the Russian invasion forces. Joe Biden later repeated…
Therefore, Putin is pushing for revenge
UN chief Antonio Guterres says that we are not even sleepwalking – but with our eyes wide open – towards a wider conflict. At the same time, experts assess that Russia is gathering strength and wants a revenge after years of failed tactics and replaced generals. Ukraine and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have resisted the war…
Zelensky meets Swedish Prime Minister about Ukraine’s European integration
KIEV, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson discussed Ukraine’s European integration during their meeting in Kiev on Wednesday, the presidential press service reported. Zelensky and Kristersson talked about cooperation between their countries within European institutions during Sweden’s presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) in…
Ulf Kristersson in Kiev – meets Volodymyr Zelenskyi
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson is in Kiev to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This is Kristersson’s first visit to Ukraine as prime minister. His representative Magdalena Andersson visited the country this summer. Listen to the joint press conference here.
Friday papers: Marin ponders fighter jets for Ukraine, bad burgers and Russian stories
Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin talked with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after his speech in Brussels on Thursday.
Denmark wants Russian athletes excluded from the Olympics
Applauded by UkraineSince the beginning of Russia’s invasion in February 2022, Denmark’s position has been aligned with Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Zelenskyy confirmed that he will do his best to ensure that Russians and Belarusians will not be in Paris in 2024. “This also applies to Russian athletes who participate under a neutral flag. It…
Ukraine fast-tracks NATO membership; The US is pushing back
WASHINGTON – Ukraine’s bid to speed up its efforts to join NATO, following Russia’s annexation of four more Ukrainian territories, is being met with caution in Brussels and Washington, where top officials are trying to shift focus to their unwavering support for Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted a video on social media on Friday…
The European Commission proposes additional sanctions against Russia due to the escalation in Ukraine
“Russia has escalated its aggression against Ukraine to a new level and we are determined to make the Kremlin pay the price for this continued escalation,” he tweeted, citing the sanctions as “more products that cannot be exported to Russia, especially in a key position.” technology that its war machine needs.” Von der Leyen proposed…
International Round-Up: Denmark earmarks millions to help solve potential oil spill disaster
The ship FSO Safer has long been stranded about eight kilometers from the coast of Yemen and threatens to become one of the world’s biggest environmental disasters and further worsen the dire humanitarian situation in the country. The UN carries out an operation to empty the abandoned ship and Denmark supports the operation with 7…
Live: Ukraine’s war at the center of the “important” NATO summit in Madrid
The war in Ukraine will be in focus for a NATO summit in Madrid, its secretary general, Jens Stoltenberg, is considered “crucial” for the alliance’s future on Wednesday. Finland and Sweden will be formally invited to join the alliance after Turkey put down its opposition on Tuesday. Follow our live blog for the latest developments.…
Macron concludes the French EU Presidency with four global summits
French President Emmanuel Macron – hard blown during the parliamentary elections that removed the absolute majority of his party group Ensemble – will focus on international politics in the last days of France’s EU presidency. The week ended with the EU Council meeting, the last to be chaired by France. On Sunday, the G7 gathers…
The NATO chief says he will increase troops to the east
According to Stoltenberg, ministers have discussed the future attitude of the organization and how it can increase practical support to Allies by significantly strengthening its presence, capabilities and capabilities. “This means more NATO-led combat forces to strengthen our combat forces in the eastern part of our alliance,” Stoltenberg said. “Increase air, naval and cyber defense,…
Xinhua World News Summary at 0030 GMT, June 12
Kyiv – The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said here on Saturday that the Commission will complete the assessment of giving Ukraine EU candidate status by the end of next week, reported the news agency Ukrinform. “The European Commission is currently preparing its recommendations – the so-called conclusion for EU member…
Live: Zelensky visits Ukraine’s east as Russia presses Donbas
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made his first trip to the country’s war-torn east on Sunday since the start of the Moscow invasion, when Russian forces intensified their efforts to conquer key cities in the Donbas region. Follow today’s development on FRANCE 24’s live blog. All times are Paris time (GMT + 2). 20:10: Zelensky says…
Latest developments in Ukraine: 27 May
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flash point Ukraine. Recent developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT: 02:02: The latest intelligence update from the British Ministry of Defense says that Russia continues to target the cities of Severodonetsk and Lyschansk. Russia has probably pulled T-62 tanks out of…
Russia shells Kharkiv, war in Donbas reaches maximum intensity
Russian forces shelled Kharkiv and killed nine people on Thursday after Moscow’s attempt to conquer Ukraine’s second city was rejected early in the war. Further south, fighting in the Donbas region reached “maximum intensity,” according to a senior Ukrainian defense official. Read about today’s events as they developed on our live blog. All times are…
The Finnish Prime Minister urges the West to increase support for Ukraine and tighten sanctions against Russia
“Finland is ready to play its part to help,” he added, emphasizing the importance of a united, courageous and determined EU. On Thursday, Marin paid a short visit to Ukraine at the invitation of the Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal. He also met with the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and the Speaker of…
This is how President Zelensky shapes the image of Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskyj is the famous comedian who played president in the TV satire “Servant of the People” but who was later elected the real president of Ukraine. He has previously done humor sketches where he worked hard with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Zelensky is now leading the country through a war after Putin launched what…