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Volodymyr Zelensky

Zelensky announces changes in Ukraine’s air defence, other areas

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked Kyiv’s Western allies to provide more weaponry to knock out incoming missiles and drones.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked Kyiv’s Western allies to provide more weaponry to knock out incoming missiles and drones.

Corruption watchdog sees ‘worrying decline’ in democracies

US President Donald Trump, since returning to the White House early in 2025, has upended domestic and foreign politics.
US President Donald Trump, since returning to the White House early in 2025, has upended domestic and foreign politics.

US pressing Ukraine and Russia to end war by June, Zelensky says

The United States wants Russia and Ukraine to find a solution on how to end the war.
The United States wants Russia and Ukraine to find a solution on how to end the war.

In Kyiv freezing under Russian attacks, a veteran plumber fights back by fixing the heat

Water vapour rises from residential buildings' autonomous heating systems during a power blackout and freezing temperatures, after critical civil infrastructure was hit by recent Russian missile and drone attacks, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, February 3, 2026. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich
Water vapour rises from residential buildings' autonomous heating systems during a power blackout and freezing temperatures, after critical civil infrastructure was hit by recent Russian missile and drone attacks, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, February 3, 2026. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich

Ukraine awaits US reaction to overnight Russian attacks, says Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaking at a press conference with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Feb 3.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaking at a press conference with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Feb 3.

Ukraine peace talks set for next week as cold sweeps country

People line up at a bus stop during sub-zero temperatures, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv, Ukraine January 31, 2026. REUTERS/Thomas Peter       TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
People line up at a bus stop during sub-zero temperatures, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv, Ukraine January 31, 2026. REUTERS/Thomas Peter       TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Russia halts air strikes on Kyiv until Feb 1 at Trump’s request, Ukraine ready to reciprocate

Residents standing at the site of an overnight attack by Russian drones and missiles in the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, on Jan 28.
Residents standing at the site of an overnight attack by Russian drones and missiles in the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, on Jan 28.

Kremlin sticks to demand that Ukraine cede all of Donbas in talks

Service members of the 152nd Jaeger Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces drive a BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launch system in a front line, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Donetsk region, Ukraine December 25, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer
Service members of the 152nd Jaeger Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces drive a BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launch system in a front line, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Donetsk region, Ukraine December 25, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer

Taiwan offers talks with Ukraine after Zelensky names island as source of Russian arms

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te delivers a speech after inspecting reservists operating a Taiwan made Hummer 2 Drone during a training session at Loung Te Industrial Parks Service Center in Yilan, Taiwan December 2, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te delivers a speech after inspecting reservists operating a Taiwan made Hummer 2 Drone during a training session at Loung Te Industrial Parks Service Center in Yilan, Taiwan December 2, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Jan 23, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) and US President Donald Trump posing for a photo during their meeting on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) and US President Donald Trump posing for a photo during their meeting on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos.

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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.