Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on world leaders to respond after a video emerged apparently showing a Ukrainian soldier being beheaded by a Russian serviceman. “Everyone must react. Every leader. Do not wait for this to be forgotten,” he…
Ukraine war: Poland pledges more jets to Ukraine as Zelensky visits
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has visited Poland, as his hosts promised to send more fighter jets to Ukraine. President Andrzej Duda said he would send Poland’s remaining fleet of MiG-29 jets “if there is still such a need”. Mr Zelensky…
Ukraine launches investigation into unarmed soldier killing
Ukraine has launched an investigation to find Russian soldiers who apparently killed an unarmed Ukrainian prisoner of war, after graphic footage emerged. “We will find the murderers,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said late on Monday. In the video, the Ukrainian soldier…
Joe Biden announces new Ukraine assistance package as he makes surprise visit to Kyiv
US President Joe Biden has made an unannounced visit to the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, days before the first anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Air raid sirens blared across the Ukrainian capital as Mr Biden visited Kyiv…
Zelensky visits Britain as PM Sunak promises extra military aid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will on Wednesday make his first visit to Britain since the Russian invasion of his country, with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promising extra military support. Sunak announced plans to train Ukrainian pilots, paving way for them…
Ukraine war: Zelensky urges speedy delivery of Western tanks
Ukraine’s president has thanked Western leaders for sending tanks to support the fight against Russia, but said they needed to be delivered quickly. In his nightly address, Volodymyr Zelensky also urged the West to send long-range missiles and fighter jets.…
Top Ukrainian officials quit in anti-corruption drive
Several senior Ukrainian officials have resigned as President Volodymyr Zelensky begins a shake-up of personnel across his government. A top adviser, four deputy ministers and five regional governors left their posts on Tuesday. Their departures come as Ukraine launches a…
Former UK PM Boris Johnson makes trip to Ukraine
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has travelled to the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. Mr Johnson visited the outskirts of the city on Sunday before being received by Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky. The Conservative MP said it was a “privilege” to…
CIA chief Burns meets Ukraine’s Zelensky in Kyiv as Washington ups support
CIA Director William Burns visited Kyiv last week to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, a US official said Thursday, in the latest example of high-level contacts between the US and Ukraine. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity…