Tag: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy Backs Tariffs on Countries Doing Business with Russia, Rejects Putin’s Moscow Meeting Offer

“No. I think the idea to put tariffs on the countries who continue [to] make deals with Russia, I think this is [a] right idea,” Zelenskyy stated.

September 8, 2025

Zelenskyy Urges Stronger Sanctions After Russia Launches Largest Aerial Assault of War

“Russia is trying to inflict pain on Ukraine with even more brazen attacks. This is a clear sign that Putin is testing the world—whether they will accept or tolerate this. Their losses must be felt. That is what is truly convincing,” he said.

September 8, 2025

Trump “Not Happy but Not Surprised” by Russia’s Strikes in Ukraine, Says White House

The strikes, described as the second-largest since the conflict began, killed at least 19 people, including four children, according to Ukrainian officials.

August 29, 2025

Trump Hints at “Very Important Decision” on Russia-Ukraine War Within Two Weeks; Sanctions on Moscow Under Consideration

He added, “It takes two to tango. I wanted to have a meeting with those two. If they don’t meet, then why not, after I told them to?”

August 23, 2025

Trump Likens Putin–Zelenskyy Talks to “Oil and Vinegar,” Offers to Broker Peace in Ukraine

“We’re going to see if Putin and Zelenskyy will be working together. You know, it’s like oil and vinegar a little bit. They don’t get along too well for obvious reasons, but we’ll see,” Trump remarked.

August 23, 2025

Zelenskyy confirms $90 bn US weapons plan via EU funding, trilateral summit with Trump, Putin still undecided

He noted that while Russia had suggested a bilateral with Trump, a trilateral would only follow based on the outcome of that meeting.

August 19, 2025

Italian PM Meloni greets US aide with ‘namaste’, highlights unity for Ukraine peace

The folded-hands greeting, rooted in Indian culture, has become a signature gesture for Meloni. She was earlier seen welcoming world leaders in the same manner at the G7 summit in Italy.

August 19, 2025

Trump updates Putin after “very good” Oval Office talks with Zelenskyy, EU leaders on Ukraine peace process

The White House echoed the optimism, calling the day’s discussions “very successful,” while stressing that the goal remained “to stop the killing and resolve this.”

August 19, 2025

Trump pauses Zelenskyy-EU talks to call Putin, explores trilateral peace meeting

A European official confirmed that Trump paused the negotiations in Washington to make the call, which lasted about 40 minutes.

August 19, 2025

Zelenskyy trades barbs with pro-Trump reporter during White House meeting; Trump shifts focus from ceasefire to peace deal

Zelenskyy appeared in a coordinated dark jacket and shirt, without a tie. He later told reporters he was open to holding elections in Ukraine once security conditions allowed.

August 19, 2025