Volodymyr Zelensky
The latest on Volodymyr Zelensky. Elected as president of Ukraine in 2019, Zelensky (also spelled as Zelenskyy) previously was a popular actor and comedian. Prior to his election, Zelensky was a political outsider but quickly gained support after announcing his candidacy in 2018. He defeated former Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko with 73.2 percent of the vote. Born January 25, 1978, Zelensky received a law degree from Kyiv National Economic University before starting his career as a performer.
What are Ukraine's rare earth minerals? Zelensky rejects Trump deal
Ukraine's leader has reportedly turned down a proposal over access to the country's deposits, citing a lack of security guarantees.
Ukraine "won't recognize" Russia-US talks in Saudi Arabia: Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he did not know about U.S.-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia and "will not accept" them.
Ashley St. Clair Zelensky 'Gold Digger' post goes viral
St. Clair recently said on social media that she shares a child with Elon Musk.
US, Russia will hold peace talks in Saudi Arabia without Ukraine
The discussions will focus on reviving relations, potential negotiations on Ukraine, and preparations for a Putin-Trump summit.
Europe panics as Trump reshapes US foreign policy
"They're going to be writing about this weekend in the history books," Bill Browder, a prominent critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, told Newsweek.
Trump aide lays out 4 key tenets to talks with Putin over Ukraine
National security adviser Mike Waltz said a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine needs to be permanent, among other tenets.
Putin will launch "invasion" of NATO countries, Zelensky predicts
The Ukrainian president said on Sunday if the United States pulls out of NATO, Russia will "occupy" Europe.
Russian state TV warns Kremlin can now strike 3 NATO allies' capitals
Sergey Mikheyev warned Moscow could strike three NATO-member capitals in response to the Trump administration's shifting stance on the Russia-Ukraine war.
Trump admin will sideline Europe in Russia-Ukraine talks—Kellogg
"We're not going to go down that path," Trump's special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, said at the Munich Security Conference.
Mary Trump issues warning on what's becoming "clear" about Trump admin
"It's becoming increasingly clear that the Trump regime is turning away from our allies in order to embrace our enemies," the president's estranged niece said.
Putin will use Donald Trump as "prop in his own performance"—Zelensky
The Ukrainian president was addressing the Munich Security Conference.
Why Is Donald Trump Making Nice to Vladimir Putin? | Opinion
President Donald Trump is taking a significant gamble with his approach to Ukraine.
Zelensky reveals what he told Trump about Vladimir Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a warning to Trump and told him that Vladimir Putin cannot be trusted.
UK sends new 'Gravehawk' air defense system to Ukraine amid war uncertainty
The Gravehawk system is designed to launch R-73 air-to-air missiles from a ground-based platform disguised as a common shipping container.
Fact Check: Trump says Russia has lost 1.5 million troops In Ukraine war
President Donald Trump makes an unevidenced claim about the human cost of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, as he attempts to broker peace between Kyiv and Moscow.
Ukraine hammers Russian infrastructure amid Trump-Putin talks
Ukraine struck Russia's largest steel plant and an oil pumping station this week while Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin discussed ending the war.
Republican senator "disturbed" by Pete Hegseth's "rookie mistake"
Senator Roger Wicker criticized Hegseth's comments about it being "unrealistic" for Ukraine to gain back its pre-war borders.
Zelensky draws red line for Trump and Putin
Zelensky believes Trump is the key to ending the Russia-Ukraine war and said the U.S. president gave him his direct phone number.
Saudi Arabia emerges as key global player under Trump
The Kingdom's recent maneuvers reflect its ambitions to assert itself as a global mediator while securing its own interests.
JD Vance warns of "threat from within" to European democracy
The vice president pulled no punches during his address to the Munich Security Conference on Friday.
US could send troops to fight Russia, JD Vance warns
Sending troops to Ukraine is "on the table," Vice President JD Vance said.
Zelensky tells Vance Ukraine needs 'security guarantees'
Ukrainian President Zelensky tells JD Vance that his country needs "security guarantees" for peace talks. Newsweek's live blog is closed.
Russian drone strikes Chernobyl nuclear plant sarcophagus in Ukraine: video
An alleged Russian drone has hit the shield containing the contaminated materials at the former Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine.
Russian stock market surges after Trump-Putin phone call
The Russian ruble on Thursday closed at its highest level in several months.
Hegseth says "everything is on the table" for Russia-Ukraine negotiations
Hegseth's assertion that NATO membership for Ukraine is unrealistic fueled debate over the West's long-term commitment to Kyiv.
Trump wants denuclearization talks with Russia, China
President Donald Trump announced today he wants to restart denuclearization talks with Russia and China. Newsweek's live blog is closed.
Russia, North Korea to amass 150k-strong force on NATO's doorstep: Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of Russia's next military plans and how their relations with North Korea are expanding.
Donald Trump says US will still send Ukraine aid
The president said he will continue sending Ukraine aid if he can secure a rare earths deal, as if he does not, "Putin would say he won."
Trump promises in-person meeting with Putin as Ukraine talks get underway
The meeting could take place in Saudi Arabia, the president suggested. It's been a decade since a Russian or American president has set foot in the other's country.
