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Volodymyr Zelensky

Ukraine’s Zelensky pitches drone deal during Bahrain visit

Mr Zelensky said he had discussed with King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa Iran’s strikes against Bahrain and the Strait of Hormuz.
Mr Zelensky said he had discussed with King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa Iran’s strikes against Bahrain and the Strait of Hormuz.

Ukraine slams Russian ‘cynicism’ ahead of separate truces

The site of a Russian strike in Ukraine's Kharkiv region on May 4.
The site of a Russian strike in Ukraine's Kharkiv region on May 4.

Zelensky says Iran war leaves Kyiv hanging for peace talks

A resident walks at the site a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Dnipro, Ukraine April 30, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer
A resident walks at the site a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Dnipro, Ukraine April 30, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

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Europe prepares for a longer war in Ukraine, with no strategy to end it

A resident stands in front of a residential building hit during a midday Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Dnipro, Ukraine, on April 25.
A resident stands in front of a residential building hit during a midday Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Dnipro, Ukraine, on April 25.

Germany’s Merz says no ‘immediate’ Ukraine EU membership, floats Kyiv joining meetings

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arriving for an informal meeting of the European Council in Nicosia, Cyprus, on April 24.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arriving for an informal meeting of the European Council in Nicosia, Cyprus, on April 24.

Ukraine’s Zelensky, Saudi Crown Prince hold security talks in Jeddah

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) arriving in Saudi Arabia on April 24.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (left) arriving in Saudi Arabia on April 24.

Kremlin says Putin can meet Zelensky only to agree final conflict arrangements

FILE PHOTO: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov looks on as Russia's President Vladimir Putin (not pictured) and Togo's President of the Council of Ministers Faure Gnassingbe (not pictured) meet at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia November 19, 2025. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov/Pool/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov looks on as Russia's President Vladimir Putin (not pictured) and Togo's President of the Council of Ministers Faure Gnassingbe (not pictured) meet at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia November 19, 2025. REUTERS/Ramil Sitdikov/Pool/File Photo

Ukraine has asked Turkey to host a Zelensky-Putin meeting, minister says

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.
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.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, April 18, 2026

A Malta-flagged tanker arriving in Iraq’s territorial waters after transiting the Strait of Hormuz on April 17.
A Malta-flagged tanker arriving in Iraq’s territorial waters after transiting the Strait of Hormuz on April 17.

Ukraine believes Russia will try again to involve Belarus in war, says Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky taking part in a press briefing during a visit to the Netherlands on April 16.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky taking part in a press briefing during a visit to the Netherlands on April 16.

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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.