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Volodymyr Zelensky

Ukraine’s new defence minister pushes for more domestic drones

Newly appointed Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said Ukraine would continue to rely on drones as a tool of asymmetric warfare.
Newly appointed Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said Ukraine would continue to rely on drones as a tool of asymmetric warfare.

Europe’s leaders stand firm in Davos, as CEOs warn against emotional response

French President Emmanuel Macron attending the 56th annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan 20.
French President Emmanuel Macron attending the 56th annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan 20.

Two killed in mass Russian drone attack on Ukraine, Zelensky says

A person carrying a torch approaches a tent provided by emergency services for residents whose apartments are left without heating during sub-zero temperatures, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, during a winter night in Kyiv, Ukraine, January 17, 2026. REUTERS/Thomas Peter
A person carrying a torch approaches a tent provided by emergency services for residents whose apartments are left without heating during sub-zero temperatures, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, during a winter night in Kyiv, Ukraine, January 17, 2026. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

Ukrainian team heading to US for security guarantee talks, says Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy looks on as he meets his Czech counterpart Petr Pavel, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, January 16, 2026. REUTERS/Thomas Peter
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy looks on as he meets his Czech counterpart Petr Pavel, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, January 16, 2026. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Jan 16, 2026

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado waving to supporters as she departs the White House following a meeting with US President Donald Trump on Jan 15.
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado waving to supporters as she departs the White House following a meeting with US President Donald Trump on Jan 15.

Zelensky affirms Ukraine’s commitment to peace after Trump remarks

US President Donald Trump (right) welcoming Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, on Dec 28.
US President Donald Trump (right) welcoming Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, on Dec 28.

Trump questions support for son of Iran’s last Shah inside country

US President Donald Trump addressed a wide range of issues in the Jan 14 interview.
US President Donald Trump addressed a wide range of issues in the Jan 14 interview.

Trump says Zelensky, not Putin, is holding up a Ukraine peace deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy listens to U.S. President Donald Trump, after Trump said that Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed willingness to help Ukraine \"succeed\", during a press conference at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club, in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., December 28, 2025. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy listens to U.S. President Donald Trump, after Trump said that Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed willingness to help Ukraine \"succeed\", during a press conference at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club, in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., December 28, 2025. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

Ukraine’s Zelensky to declare energy emergency to tackle aftermath of Russian attacks

A big screen on a building in Kyiv on Jan 14 displaying a temperature of minus 14 deg C.
A big screen on a building in Kyiv on Jan 14 displaying a temperature of minus 14 deg C.

Ukraine’s Parliament blocks Zelensky’s pick for energy minister

Mr Denys Shmyhal served as prime minister for five years until he was shifted to the defence ministry in 2025, and has been earmarked to be Ukraine's new energy minister by President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Mr Denys Shmyhal served as prime minister for five years until he was shifted to the defence ministry in 2025, and has been earmarked to be Ukraine's new energy minister by President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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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.