Volodymyr Zelensky
We did not attack Putin, says Zelensky
Zelensky, who is currently on a trip to Finland, told reporters in Helsinki late Wednesday night: "We are not attacking either Putin or Moscow; we are fighting on our own territory, defending our villages and towns. We don't even have enough weapons to do that... That's why we didn't attack Putin; we'll leave that to the (international).
Over 20 far-right Austrian MPs walk out of Parliament during Zelensky's speech
Austria's "permanent neutrality" has been part of its constitution since 1955. The law states that "Austria will never in the future accede to any military alliances nor permit the establishment of military bases of foreign states on her territory", reports the BBC.
We don't have confidence in Putin, says Zelensky
The Ukrainian leader made the remarks to CNN in an interview on Wednesday night amid intense fighting in Bakhmut, which according to Zelensky will pave an "open road" for Russian troops to capture key areas if they are able to seize the besieged eastern city. Regarding talks with the Russian side, Zelensky said that they cannot currently envisage a situation in which he would meet Putin.
UN chief to meet Ukrainian President in Kiev
Guterres and Zelensky will discuss the continuation of the Black Sea Grain Initiative in all its aspects, Xinhua news agency reported, citing the statement. On July 22, 2022, Russia and Ukraine separately signed a document in Istanbul with Turkey and the United Nations on grain and fertiliser exports from Ukraine and Russia to ensure supplies to global markets amid the Russia-Ukraine war.
Operations to defend Bakhmut will continue: Zelensky
"I told the Chief of Staff to find the appropriate forces to help the guys in Bakhmut. There is no part of Ukraine about which one can say that it can be abandoned," Zelensky said on Monday during his evening address to the nation. Moscow has been trying to take Bakhmut for months, as both sides suffer heavy losses in a grinding war of attrition, the BBC reported. However, Deputy Mayor Oleksandr Marchenko has said that Russia had not yet gained control of the city.
Yet to see Chinese peace plan to end Russia-Ukraine conflict: Zelensky
Speaking at a news conference with visiting Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Kyiv, Zelensky on Thursday stated that he had not seen the document yet, but was keen to meet with China to discuss their proposal before assessing it. He added that it was a positive development that China had started talking about Ukraine and sent some signals.
Biden makes surprise visit to Kiev
In a social media post, Zelensky shared a picture of the two leaders and said Biden's "visit is an extremely important sign of support for all Ukrainians". The surprise visit came as Biden travelled to neighbouring Poland to meet President Andrzej Duda, reports the BBC. There had been speculation earlier on Monday that an important guest was arriving.
Zelensky asks France, Germany for fighter jets
Zelenksy met the two leaders in Paris on Wednesday evening following his day-long trip to the UK, the BBC reported. Speaking at a joint press conference with Macron and Scholz, the Ukrainian leader said that France and Germany had potential to be "game-changers" in the ongoing war against Russia by providing Kiev with "battle tanks, modern fighter planes and long-range missiles".
Zelenksy's 'defiant' video after Putin's promise not to target him: Israel ex-PM
Bennett, who travelled to Moscow last March -- soon after hostilities broke out between Russia and Ukraine, in a failed bid to broker a ceasefire, told Israel's Channel 12 in an interview that he went on Zelensky's request, RT reported. With Russian forces around Kiev, Zelensky was reportedly hiding in an undisclosed location at the time of the meeting and according to Bennett, sought the Israeli leader secure an assurance of his safety from Putin.
Boris Johnson visits Ukraine, meets Volodymyr Zelensky
The Conservative MP said it was a "privilege" to visit the country at the invitation of Zelensky, the BBC reported. The unannounced visit came as fresh questions over Johnson's personal finances emerged in the UK, including claims that BBC Chairman Richard Sharp helped Mr Johnson secure a loan while he was Prime Minister.
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