Page 11 - Latest Updates on Volodymyr Zelensky
Zelenskyy to virtually address G7 Summit, likely to urge for more weapons
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will virtually address the G7 Summit in Germany, during which he is expected to urge the delivery of more heavy weapons in the wake of Russia's ongoing war
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G-7 leaders set to commit to support long haul in backing Ukraine
Leaders of the Group of Seven economic powers are set to commit themselves to the long haul in supporting Ukraine as they meet in the German Alps and confer by video link with Ukrainian President
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says Belarus is being drawn into Russia's war
Ukraine President Zelensky said that Belarus is being drawn into Russia's ongoing war against Kiev more actively than at the beginning, and that the Kremlin has already "decided everything" for Minsk
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Russia defaults on foreign-currency sovereign debt for 1st time since 1918
Russia defaulted on its foreign-currency sovereign debt for the first time in a century, the culmination of ever-tougher Western sanctions that shut down payment routes to overseas creditors
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Zelensky expects parliament to adopt European integration bills as priority
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expects the Verkhovna Rada, or parliament, to adopt European integration bills as a priority
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EU makes Ukraine membership candidate, binding country close to West
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tweeted his gratitude and declared: Ukraine's future is within the EU.
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Historic moment: Zelenskyy on EU decision to grant Ukraine candidate status
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has hailed the EU decision to grant his country candidate status for accession to the 27-member bloc, saying it was "historic moment" in bilateral ties
Ukraine set to be approved as EU candidate after Commission's nod
During a summit in Brussels on Thursday, Ukraine is set to be approved as an European Union (EU) candidate after the European Commission gave the go-ahead
Russia pounds eastern Ukraine, Vladimir Putin to mark WWII anniversary
In a symbolic decision, Ukraine is set to become an official candidate for European Union membership on Thursday, EU diplomats said
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Next package of EU sanctions against Russia needed urgently: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the seventh package of EU sanctions against Russia must be approved as soon as possible
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Zelenskyy defiant as Russia intensifies attacks in east, seizes territory
Ukraine acknowledged difficulties in fighting in the east of the country as Russian forces captured territory and intensified pressure on two key cities ahead of an EU summit this week
900 teachers joined Ukrainian Armed Forces since war: Education minister
Ukrainian Education Minister Serhiy Shkarlet said that some 900 teachers have joined the country's armed forces so far since the beginning of Russia's invasion of Kyiv
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Ukrainian forces shoot fake war footage in Mykolaiv, says Russian official
A senior Russian military official said on Saturday that Ukrainian forces shot fake war footage in the southern city of Mykolaiv with the help of 40 actors
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Ukraine President Zelenskyy meets Johnson on defense, security issues
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with visiting British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday to discuss defense and security issues, the presidential press service said
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Australian PM Albanese considers visiting Ukraine during Europe trip
Australia's new Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Friday he would take advice on whether to accept President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's invitation to visit Ukraine during an upcoming European trip
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Zelenskyy, European leaders discuss Ukraine's EU integration prospects
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with the leaders of France, Germany, Italy and Romania in Kiev to discuss his country's prospects to join the European Union
Ukraine conflict: European leaders visit Irpin in show of support
Standing by gutted, burnt-out buildings, Macron, Scholz, Draghi looked stern as they listened to a Ukrainian official explaining what had happened there
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Ukraine conflict: US expected to send $1-billion military aid to Kyiv
The aid is expected to include anti-ship missile launchers, howitzers, and more rounds for the High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems
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Macron hints Ukraine visit to carry 'message of support' ahead of EU summit
Macron said a message of support must be sent to Ukraine before EU heads of state and government have to make important decisions at their Brussels meeting
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Ukrainian Prez Zelenskyy discuss defence cooperation with Canada's Trudeau
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that he had discussed defence cooperation with Canadian PM Justin Trudeau
