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Volodymyr Zelensky

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President of Ukraine who attended a summit in Yerevan.

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"Russia deliberately struck this particular nuclear infrastructure facility."
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"describing the building as an 'extremely critical infrastructure facility' and the attack as 'vile'."
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"Zelensky criticises 'vile' Chornobyl drone strike."
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"It's crucial for Europe to play an important role in the peace process."
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"For Ukraine, it has always been a priority that Europe’s position and voice in the negotiations be strong."
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"For Ukraine, it has always been a priority that Europe’s position and voice in the negotiations be strong."
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"The occupiers surrendered, and the operation was carried out without infantry and without losses on our side."
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"Overnight, Ukrainian FP-5 Flamingos hit a military plant in Cheboksary that supplies the occupier's army with components for drones and missiles."
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"We discussed things that could help bring about peace now, and I informed the president about the latest developments on the battlefield and how our position has strengthened."
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"one of the biggest Russian crimes against Christian culture today"
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"I won't go into too many details, but today I can congratulate our army first and foremost — all the defense forces — because as of today, 300 (square) kilometers have been liberated."
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"Kyiv had once again hit the Moscow region with 'long-range sanctions' - a euphemism for Ukrainian long-distance strikes on Russia."
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"We don't want this war and have never wanted it. But if Ukraine burns, your Moscow will burn too."
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"an individual suspected of carrying out the terrorist attack had been detained."
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"an individual suspected of carrying out the terrorist attack had been detained."
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"It was indeed a terrorist attack, cynical and cruel."
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"I believe that Putin has already started it. The question is how much territory he will be able to seize and how to stop him..."
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"Of course not, because we are fighting for Ukraine's independence."
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"Ukraine would remain open to all meaningful formats of engagement with Poland in order to try to avoid conflicting interpretations of the difficult and painful chapters of our shared past."
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"I believe that Putin has already started it. The question is how much territory he will be able to seize and how to stop him..."
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"Where are you now? Today you are in Kyiv, you are in the capital of our homeland, you are in Ukraine."
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"I believe that stopping Putin today and preventing him from occupying Ukraine is a victory for the whole world."
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"Putin has started WW3 and must be stopped."
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"It was indeed a terrorist attack, cynical and cruel."
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"Russia understands only strength, and our long-range strength is certainly working for peace."
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"I believe that Putin has already started it. The question is how much territory he will be able to seize and how to stop him..."
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"It is only a matter of time until Ukraine reclaims all its lost land."
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"Our special operations are methodically cutting Russia's oil revenues, which finance the war against Ukraine."
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"'We stand where we stand' is already a major compromise."
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"We can state that Russia is trying to drag out negotiations that could already have reached the final stage."
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"We can see that progress has been made, but for now, positions differ because the negotiations were difficult."
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"described it as a “terrorist attack” in a post on Telegram"
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"We have raised such an issue. So far, there is no final decision."
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"Putin has not achieved his goals."
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"Ukraine never chose this war"
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"We have defended our independence, we have not lost our statehood."
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"Putin has not achieved his goals in the war and that Kyiv would do everything to achieve peace and ensure justice."
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"Tomorrow, he will meet with American negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner."
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"They will prepare for a trilateral meeting, which will include Russia."
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"I had instructed Umerov to also discuss details of a potential prisoner exchange."
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"First, it will be a bilateral meeting with the American side. The first question is the prosperity package, which is the package for Ukraine’s recovery, and they will discuss the details."
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"Ukrainian and US negotiating teams would discuss details of exchanges of war prisoners between Ukraine and Russia."
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"'They advise us to repair it, but they know that there have already been attacks on Druzhba.'"
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"This is the only way to resolve all the complex and sensitive issues and finally end the war."
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"President Trump supports this sequence of steps."
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"I urge our people to be especially careful, to protect themselves, their children, and, of course, their families."
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"Russia was preparing an attack."
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"If Kostyantynivka is now under Russian control, then Putin will probably have no problem meeting me there and finding diplomatic solutions to finally end the war."
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"We could find ourselves having difficulty obtaining missiles and weapons to defend our skies."
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"Of course, it's a risk. But I hope the Iranian crisis remains a limited operation and doesn't turn into a long war."
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"I think attacking Iranian military targets was a good decision."
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"Any delay with missiles for our air defense... means the loss of lives, and it encourages Russia to continue the war."
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"The country would be ready to join the bloc by 2027."
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"It is simply absurd that, in today's world, production has still not been scaled up to the level actually required to protect people from ballistic terror."
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"Russia is placing its bets on ballistic weapons, and those who want peace must place their bets on protection against ballistic attacks."
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"Europe needs its own effective anti-ballistic system and missiles."
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"I urge you and all of our partners to give it the attention it deserves."
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"the decision is ..."
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""It could become difficult to procure missiles and weapons for the defence of our airspace.""
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""I think it's a good decision to attack Iranian military targets. The Iranians produce a lot of weapons for Russia, especially drones and missiles.""
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""I hope that the Iran crisis will remain a limited operation. We know from our own experience how bloody something like this can become.""
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"This is a matter of security. We have no safe place on the entire Ukrainian territory."
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"Russians must feel that it is their state that is waging war."
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"It is clear what their main request to Ukraine is."
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"We hope that one person in the EU will not block the 90 billion euros — or at least the first tranche of it — so that Ukrainian soldiers receive the weapons they need."
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"We hope that one person in the European Union will not block the €90 billion [$104 billion] and that Ukrainian fighters will receive weapons; otherwise, we will give this person's address to our guys so they can call him and speak to him in their language."
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"Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticised Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban for blocking a European aid package for Kyiv."
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"I would not restore it. This is my position. I expressed it to European leaders... because this is Russian oil."
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"There must be a response from partners to these brutal attacks on life."
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"There may still be people under the rubble."
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"We must not forget that now... Ukraine and Poland have one common threat, and this is a mortal threat to our independence, to our states, to every city, to every village, and this threat is called Russia."
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"At least eight people, including two children, were killed and 10 others were wounded."
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"He was 'deeply saddened' by the news of the senator's death."
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"Lindsey was a true defender of freedom and the values that make our world safer."
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"Ukrainian drone experts will arrive in the Middle East this week to help Gulf states under attack from Iran."
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"Our message is very simple. We’d like to quietly ... receive the Patriot missiles we have a deficit of, and give them a corresponding number of interceptors."
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"Currently, the partners' priority and focus are on the situation in Iran."
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"Ukrainian interceptor drones and operators were already on the ground in US bases in Jordan."
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"The attacks had struck "major logistics facilities" which had been used to "supply sanctioned components for drone production and navigation equipment"."
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"Everyone understands that the only real experience in shooting down massive Shahed attacks comes from Ukraine today."
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"In exchange for assistance in countering drones, Kyiv hopes to acquire PAC-2 and PAC-3 air defense missiles, which are in short supply."
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"When it comes to shooting down massive Shahed attacks, only Ukrainian experience can really help with this today."
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"We received a request from the United States for specific support in protection against ‘Shaheds’ in the Middle East region."
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"The plant produced electronics and components for Russian missiles. The very missiles that strike our cities, our villages and civilians."
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"one of the most massive ballistic attacks"
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"used about 1,450 strike drones, more than 1,640 guided bombs and 99 missiles of various types against Ukraine"
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"Precise hits on three Russian 'shadow fleet' tankers were recorded in the Black Sea."
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"operations were in response to Russian strikes on our civilian infrastructure and on our cities and communities."
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"Kyiv had struck one of the most important military factories in Bryansk that produced electronics for Russian missiles."
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"it was 'absolutely predictable' that Russian President Vladimir Putin would blame it on Ukraine."
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"condemned violence against serving soldiers."
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"'This certainly does not help peace.'"
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"Russia will try to exploit the war in the Middle East to cause even greater destruction here in Europe, in Ukraine."
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"We either sell Russian oil or we don't. Because [the EU] are forcing me to restore Druzhba."
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"If we have decided to restore Russian oil supplies, then I want them to know that I am against it. And there is no need to accuse me of blocking anything."
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"We are, quite justly, bringing the war back home - to Russia."
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""This is a very important role, because innovation must be co-ordinated with the leadership of the defence ministry, the commander-in-chief... and the president.""
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"the incident was being investigated."
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"one of the most important military facilities."
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"The €90bn support package for this year and the next... is critical for us."
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""I'll be honest, I wouldn't restore it... because it's Russian oil.""
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"I truly appreciate that the support for Ukraine and our people will remain steadfast."
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"These numbers clearly show that more protection is needed to save lives from Russian strikes. It is important to continue supporting Ukraine."
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"Please pay attention to air raid sirens tonight. Intelligence says Russia may be preparing a massive strike."
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"I insist that Ukraine and Israel were confronting the same 'axis of evil' on different fronts."
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"everything we do together to protect the lives of Ukrainians"
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"It's important that the diplomatic process be reinvigorated."
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"very important and a big signal to Europe, big signal to Ukraine, big support of our people."
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"Important meetings are scheduled. We appreciate the support of those who are ready to work with us to ensure security, and we support them too."
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"Today, the Russians destroyed an ordinary home of an ordinary family in Radushne near Kryvyi Rih in our Dnipropetrovsk region with a strike from their ballistic missile."
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"We have received messages from some of our partners asking about how our responses against Russia's oil sector - the energy sector - can be reduced."
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"We responded to the strike on our energy infrastructure. We responded with a powerful strike, reducing the capabilities of Ust-Luga."
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"40 percent of their capabilities remained at that facility after the drone strikes."
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"By lifting sanctions on the aggressor, who makes money every day, they are passing on relevant information regarding attacks."
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"partners asked if the attacks could be 'reduced'"
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"He accepted that he will give us licences."
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"As Russia's air attacks on our country continue unabated, air defence – specifically Patriot interceptors against ballistic missiles – remains a top priority."
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"As Russia's air attacks on our country continue unabated, air defence – specifically Patriot interceptors against ballistic missiles – remains a top priority."
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""our long-range sanctions" against Russian facilities."
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"At least five members of same family killed in Russian missile attack"
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"The world must see this. It must see every piece of evidence that Russia has gone mad, and every fact that Russian soldiers are enjoying killings and tormenting people."
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"interceptors 'could have saved lives'"
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"Ballistic missile interceptors could have saved the lives of those killed today."
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"to limit oil revenues Moscow 'uses to finance' its war."
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"The Russians have only intensified their strikes, turning what should have been silence in the skies into an Easter escalation."
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"The longer the war in the Middle East continues, the greater the risk that we will receive less weaponry."
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"delays in receiving anti-ballistic systems from partners leads to horrific casualties and destruction"
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"the supply of interceptors from allies had been significantly reduced this year"
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"The delegation will do everything possible in the current conditions – during the war with Iran – to come to Kyiv."
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"The delegation will do everything possible in the current conditions — during the war with Iran — to come to Kiev."
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"We agreed to work together to provide more security and opportunities for development for our societies."
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"Today in Damascus. We continue our active Ukrainian diplomacy aimed at real security and economic cooperation."
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"the frontline situation for Ukraine was the best since the middle of 2025."
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"for the first time Russia cannot wage war without reinforcements from North Korea"
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"The occupying fleet and all the infrastructure that supports it will not be safe as long as Russian aggression continues."
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"People need an Easter free from threats and real movement toward peace."
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"Ukraine has always called for a ceasefire in the war waged by Russia here in Europe against our state and our people, and we support the ceasefire in the Middle East and the Gulf that paves the way for diplomatic efforts."
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"safe navigation is a global value and said Ukraine has relevant experience in ensuring maritime security in the Black Sea."
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"The main thing is to constantly provide Ukraine with real capabilities for defense."
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"This spring–summer period will be quite difficult politically and diplomatically. There may be pressure on Ukraine."
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"Wherever the Russians can reach with their ballistic missiles, they strike civilian infrastructure."
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"The absence of Russian strikes in the air, on land, and at sea will mean no response from our side."
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"A ceasefire at Easter could also become the beginning of real movement toward peace – our side has made the corresponding proposal."
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"It would be right for the ceasefire to continue beyond this."
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"Easter should be a time of safety, a time of peace."
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There is renewed urgency for Ukraine to get a drone deal done, as the US increasingly focuses on Iran.

March 26, 2026

At least five killed in massive wave of Russian strikes across Ukraine, officials say

Officials said the attacks were among the worst in ten days, with damage reported in eleven regions across the country.

March 24, 2026

Ukraine-Hungary oil pipeline row threatens EU loan

Kyiv and Budapest disagree on how badly damaged a hub in western Ukraine bombed by Russia really is, as its oil flow remains suspended.

March 20, 2026

Hungary's Orbán accused of disloyalty and blackmail over Ukraine loan veto

The Hungarian leader says a pipeline carrying Russian oil through Ukraine to Hungary must be repaired before any funds can be released.

March 20, 2026

Watch: Sean Penn receives 'Oscar' in Ukraine after skipping US ceremony

The Academy Award winning US actor won his third Oscar on Sunday, but skipped the ceremony to visit Ukraine.

March 17, 2026

Zelensky accuses EU allies of 'blackmail' in oil pipeline row

Volodymyr Zelensky says restoring the flow of Russian oil via Ukraine into the EU would be like lifting sanctions on Russia.

March 15, 2026

Russia exploiting Iran war, Zelensky says after fresh bombardment

Volodymyr Zelensky cast concern over the supply of air-defence missiles after a heavy overnight attack kills at least five.

March 14, 2026

Ukraine and allies fear easing Russian sanctions will prolong war

Ukraine's president says the US decision "certainly does not help achieve peace".

March 13, 2026

US eases Russia oil sanctions as Iran war pushes up energy prices

Washington says a 30-day waiver is only for sanctioned Russian oil already loaded on vessels at sea.

March 13, 2026

Nineteen jailed over deadly Moscow concert attack

Gunmen opened fire at Crocus City Concert hall near Moscow in 2024, killing 149 and injuring more than 500.

March 12, 2026

War in Ukraine spills into Hungarian election campaign

Hungary is going to the polls soon and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has one public enemy in his sights - Ukraine's president.

March 12, 2026

US, Russian teams met in Florida and discussed 'variety of topics,' Witkoff says - Reuters

US, Russian teams met in Florida and discussed 'variety of topics,' Witkoff says Reuters

March 12, 2026

Russia accuses Ukraine, Britain of 'terrorist attack' on border city - Reuters

Russia accuses Ukraine, Britain of 'terrorist attack' on border city Reuters

March 11, 2026

Ukraine says it has hit Russian 'missile component' plant

Russia says the attack hit civilians and could not have been carried out without British help.

March 11, 2026

Steve Rosenberg: Russia seeks diplomatic and economic gains from Iran war

President Putin pits himself as a potential mediator but that's not an easy sell, writes the BBC's Russia editor.

March 10, 2026

Ukraine sends drone experts to three countries in Middle East, Zelenskiy says - Reuters

Ukraine sends drone experts to three countries in Middle East, Zelenskiy says Reuters

March 10, 2026

Trump says he discussed Ukraine and Iran conflicts with Putin - Reuters

Trump says he discussed Ukraine and Iran conflicts with Putin Reuters

March 9, 2026

Ukraine ready for new peace talks 'at any moment', Zelenskiy says - Reuters

Ukraine ready for new peace talks 'at any moment', Zelenskiy says Reuters

March 9, 2026

Watch: Ukrainian anti-drone 'bullet' that could help defend Gulf

The BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent, James Landale, is in Ukraine to see the latest anti-drone technology the country has to offer.

March 9, 2026

Russian strike on Kharkiv apartment block kills seven

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky says ten other people - including children - are injured as rescuers continue to search through rubble.

March 7, 2026

Ukraine accuses Hungary of taking seven bank workers hostage in Budapest

Their bank said they were in two vans carrying $80m (£60m) worth of cash between Austria and Ukraine.

March 6, 2026

US asked Ukraine for help fighting Iranian drones, Zelensky says

Ukraine's president says Kyiv will only help if doing so does not deplete its own air defences.

March 5, 2026

Zelenskiy taunts Hungary's Orban for blocking aid to Ukraine - Reuters

Zelenskiy taunts Hungary's Orban for blocking aid to Ukraine Reuters

March 5, 2026

Iran conflict may divert US weapons from Ukraine - Reuters

Iran conflict may divert US weapons from Ukraine Reuters

March 4, 2026

Watershed moment as Russia's sporting exile ends

Sports Editor Dan Roan analyses Russia's controversial return to global sporting action at the Winter Paralympics and what it might mean for other sports.

March 4, 2026

Northern European nations agree to draw up joint evacuation plans in event of crisis or military conflict - Reuters

Northern European nations agree to draw up joint evacuation plans in event of crisis or military conflict Reuters

March 4, 2026

Zelensky fears Trump's Iran war could hurt Ukraine

Ukraine fears what soaring oil prices and a shortage in air defences could mean for them.

March 3, 2026

European capitals push back as Ukraine seeks fast-track EU membership - Reuters

European capitals push back as Ukraine seeks fast-track EU membership Reuters

March 3, 2026

At least 55 Ghanaians killed in Russia-Ukraine war, minister says

This is the highest number of confirmed casualties from a single African country in the Ukraine-Russia war.

February 27, 2026

The AI videos supercharging Russia's online disinformation campaigns

Security experts have warned that Western governments are poorly equipped to counter a new frontier of online disinformation.

February 27, 2026

Russia and Ukraine exchange more than 1,000 soldiers' bodies

Russia's announcement comes as Ukraine's top negotiator met US peace envoys in Geneva.

February 26, 2026

Orban steps up oil accusations against Ukraine after vetoing EU loan to Kyiv

Hungary's prime minister accuses Kyiv of imposing an "oil blockade" after Kyiv says a critical pipeline was closed after Russian strikes.

February 26, 2026

Ukrainian negotiators to meet US team on Thursday, Zelenskiy says - Reuters

Ukrainian negotiators to meet US team on Thursday, Zelenskiy says Reuters

February 25, 2026

Ukraine remembers its dead as war enters a fifth year

Events were held across Ukraine to mark four years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion.

February 24, 2026

Ramaphosa thanks Putin for release of South Africans lured into Russia-Ukraine war

The men believed they were going to Russia for training as bodyguards but ended up on the front line.

February 24, 2026

Kremlin says Ukraine conflict has evolved into a much wider confrontation with the West - Reuters

Kremlin says Ukraine conflict has evolved into a much wider confrontation with the West Reuters

February 24, 2026

Bowen: Why Ukraine remains defiant and does not feel close to defeat

This month marks four gruelling years since the full‑scale invasion began and a genuine ceasefire still feels far from assured

February 24, 2026

Ukraine negotiator tells BBC how it feels to sit across table from Russia

Sergiy Kyslytsya is among those trying to negotiate an end to the conflict, which is entering its fifth year.

February 23, 2026

Explosion in Mykolaiv injures seven Ukrainian police officers, police chief says - Reuters

Explosion in Mykolaiv injures seven Ukrainian police officers, police chief says Reuters

February 23, 2026

Ukrainian drones hit facility for Druzhba oil pipeline in Russia, Kyiv says - Reuters

Ukrainian drones hit facility for Druzhba oil pipeline in Russia, Kyiv says Reuters

February 23, 2026

Next round of Ukraine peace talks could be this week, Kyiv says - Reuters

Next round of Ukraine peace talks could be this week, Kyiv says Reuters

February 23, 2026

Ukraine reconstruction estimate jumps 12% to $588 billion, World Bank says - Reuters

Ukraine reconstruction estimate jumps 12% to $588 billion, World Bank says Reuters

February 23, 2026

Zelensky tells BBC Putin has started WW3 and must be stopped

Ukraine's president sat down with the BBC's Jeremy Bowen in Kyiv days before the four-year anniversary of the war.

February 22, 2026

Explosions kill police officer and injure 25 in western Ukraine

Twenty-five people were injured by explosions overnight in what officials are calling a terror attack.

February 22, 2026

Pope says peace in Ukraine 'cannot be postponed' - Reuters

Pope says peace in Ukraine 'cannot be postponed' Reuters

February 22, 2026

Russian missile strikes Oreo factory in Ukraine, foreign minister says - Reuters

Russian missile strikes Oreo factory in Ukraine, foreign minister says Reuters

February 22, 2026