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Volodymyr Zelensky

Ukraine’s Zelensky says he had a ‘positive’ conversation with Witkoff and Kushner

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrives to meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron at 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, June 7, 2026. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrives to meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron at 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, June 7, 2026. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes

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Iranian missiles fly in the sky over Israel on June 7, as seen from Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
Iranian missiles fly in the sky over Israel on June 7, as seen from Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

European leaders ready to support ceasefire talks between Ukraine, Russia

FILE PHOTO: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy attends a press conference with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten (not pictured), after the Four Freedoms Awards ceremony, in Middelburg, Netherlands, April 16, 2026. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy attends a press conference with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten (not pictured), after the Four Freedoms Awards ceremony, in Middelburg, Netherlands, April 16, 2026. REUTERS/Piroschka van de Wouw/File Photo

Zelensky meets allies in Britain after strike hits Ukraine nuclear site

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz meeting on June 7 at 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz meeting on June 7 at 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain.

Russian drone hits nuclear-fuel storage facility near Chernobyl, Ukraine says

A fragment of a Russian drone that purportedly hit one of the buildings of the nuclear storage facility in the Chernobyl exclusion zone on June 7.
A fragment of a Russian drone that purportedly hit one of the buildings of the nuclear storage facility in the Chernobyl exclusion zone on June 7.

Zelensky’s open letter to Russia’s Putin was intended for other ears

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky published his open letter as Russia's Putin was briefing foreign news editors at Russia’s premier business event.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky published his open letter as Russia's Putin was briefing foreign news editors at Russia’s premier business event.

Russia’s Putin says he currently sees no reason to meet Ukraine’s Zelensky

Russian leader Vladimir Putin speaking at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum on June 5.
Russian leader Vladimir Putin speaking at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum on June 5.

Russian nationalists slam Zelensky letter as PR stunt designed to stir discontent

FILE PHOTO: Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks to representatives of international news agencies on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, at the Constantine Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 4, 2026.  Dmitri Lovetsky/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks to representatives of international news agencies on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, at the Constantine Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia, June 4, 2026.  Dmitri Lovetsky/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

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Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun said late on June 4 that the state's ruler had given his consent to dissolve the assembly.
Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun said late on June 4 that the state's ruler had given his consent to dissolve the assembly.

Ukraine’s Zelensky, in open letter, invites Russia’s Putin to talks to end the war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine stood ready to continue fighting for its existence.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine stood ready to continue fighting for its existence.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.