Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Russia launches first intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine, Kyiv says – POLITICO

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Russia launches first intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine, Kyiv says – POLITICO

The escalation comes after U.S. President Joe Biden last weekend authorized the use of American-supplied long-range missiles by Kyiv to strike targets inside Russia, finally responding to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s demands that Western allies loosen restrictions on donated weapons. The Kremlin warned there would be consequences for the move. Ukraine also reportedly fired British … Read more

It’s still a no – POLITICO

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It’s still a no – POLITICO

The shift by the White House comes as Ukrainian troops in Russia’s Kursk region brace for an assault by some 50,000 troops — including 10,000 North Korean soldiers — and as President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to strike a peace agreement immediately upon taking office, stoking fears in Kyiv he could press Ukraine to make … Read more

Russia hits Ukraine energy system with massive attack of drones, missiles – POLITICO

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Russia hits Ukraine energy system with massive attack of drones, missiles – POLITICO

The Ukrainian president said Moscow used various types of drones, “as well as cruise, ballistic and aeroballistic missiles,” in the strikes. In the southern city of Mykolaiv, “a drone attack killed two people and injured six others, including two children,” Zelenskyy said. Another woman was killed in the Lviv region, the BBC reported. Poland — … Read more

Scholz call with Putin opens a ‘Pandora’s box,’ Ukraine’s Zelenskyy complains – POLITICO

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Scholz call with Putin opens a ‘Pandora’s box,’ Ukraine’s Zelenskyy complains – POLITICO

In the telephone call on Friday, Scholz exhorted Putin to “end” his war on Ukraine and to “withdraw troops.” The conversation lasted for about an hour and was the first direct exchange between the two leaders in nearly two years, German media reported. “The Federal Chancellor urged Russia to be prepared to negotiate with Ukraine with the aim … Read more

Germany’s Scholz urges Putin to end Ukraine war during first call in 2 years – POLITICO

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Germany’s Scholz urges Putin to end Ukraine war during first call in 2 years – POLITICO

Scholz and Putin agreed to remain in contact, according to a German government official, who added that Scholz “emphasized that the deployment of North Korean soldiers to Russia for combat missions against Ukraine is associated with a serious escalation and expansion of the conflict.” In a speech to parliamentarians on Wednesday, Scholz had lauded his “prudent” Ukraine … Read more

Kyiv ‘unaware’ of Trump-Putin call – POLITICO

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Kyiv ‘unaware’ of Trump-Putin call – POLITICO

The Washington Post on Sunday published a report, citing anonymous sources, that Trump talked to Putin on Thursday, for the first time since he was elected. He asked Putin not to escalate in Ukraine and reminded him about U.S. troops’ presence on the continent, the sources said, adding that Ukrainians were aware of the call … Read more

Donald Trump Jr. taunts Zelenskyy about ‘losing your allowance’ – POLITICO

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Donald Trump Jr. taunts Zelenskyy about ‘losing your allowance’ – POLITICO

Trump has repeatedly claimed that he would end the war started by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s all-out invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 in one day. In an attempt to anticipate any upcoming cuts to Ukraine funding, the government of outgoing President Joe Biden is looking to send the last of more than $6 billion … Read more

October was worst month for Russia since start of Ukraine war, UK official says – POLITICO

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October was worst month for Russia since start of Ukraine war, UK official says – POLITICO

While Russian gains are putting pressure on the Ukrainian front, Radakin said, Moscow is suffering losses “for tiny increments of land.” The Kremlin does not provide figures on the impact the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has had on the Russian military. A Wall Street Journal report in September said more than a million … Read more

Poland’s Tusk to meet EU, UK, NATO leaders on Ukraine after Trump win – POLITICO

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Poland’s Tusk to meet EU, UK, NATO leaders on Ukraine after Trump win – POLITICO

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk plans meetings with leaders from the EU, the U.K. and NATO to discuss the situation in Ukraine after Donald Trump’s election victory in the United States. Tusk said that he would host meetings in Warsaw with French President Emmanuel Macron and NATO chief Mark Rutte, while a meeting with British … Read more

Musk joined Trump’s war call with Zelenskyy – POLITICO

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Musk joined Trump’s war call with Zelenskyy – POLITICO

Musk’s involvement in the conversation, which took place as Russia maintains its all-out assault on Ukraine, was first reported by Axios on Friday. While a recent Wall Street Journal report stated that Musk has been in regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin and has publicly opposed aid to Ukraine while spreading pro-Kremlin narratives about … Read more