Volodymyr Zelenskyy News
PM Modi spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, discussing recent developments related to Ukraine and reiterating India’s consistent support for a peaceful resolution of the conflict.
President Zelenskyy and Trump discussed ending the Russia-Ukraine war, defense cooperation, and sanctions, while Trump criticized India’s Russian oil imports and vowed to raise tariffs substantially.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump held a significant meeting on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in The Hague, discussing critical defense issues and military cooperation. Their conversation focused on strengthening Ukraine's air defense systems amid continued Russian missile and drone strikes.
Zelenskyy thanked Ukraine's Security Service and all those involved in the operation and mentioned that 117 drones were used in the operation.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the European Union's 17th package of sanctions against Russia, calling it "a step in the right direction" and urging continued pressure on Russia.
Donald Trump plans separate calls with Putin and Zelenskyy to halt the Russia-Ukraine war, stressing direct talks with Putin as key to ending the ongoing "bloodbath" and achieving peace.
Speaking at a press conference at the Ukrainian Embassy in Ankara following talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday, Zelensky said Ukraine remained committed to dialogue but expressed doubts about Moscow's intentions.
Highlighting the ongoing fighting and Russia's continued offensive, the Ukrainian President stressed that the "current global pressure on Russia is insufficient to bring this war to an end."
The latest meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy was the first since their meeting in the White House, when the Ukrainian President faced heat from Trump and Vice President JD Vance over what they saw as a lack of gratitude for the support from Washington.
Despite Russia's announced Easter ceasefire, Ukraine reported continued attacks with 387 shelling incidents, 19 assaults and widespread drone strikes.
Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities, including Kharkiv and Sumy, killed two and injured 70; Zelenskyy urges more air defense support.
President Zelenskyy said that a ceasefire could have already been reached, but Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly rejected it.
Zelenskyy asserted that Putin is reluctant to admit his desire to continue the war and is instead using tactics to complicate negotiations.
The announcements emerged as senior officials from Ukraine and the United States opened talks in Saudi Arabia focused on ending Moscow's three-year war against Kyiv.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hailed Trump's leadership for Ukraine's decision to agree to a ceasefire and said the ball is in the "Russian court."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also said that a meeting took place between the diplomatic teams of the UK and Ukraine to discuss steps to achieve peace.
Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, said earlier on Thursday that a meeting with the Ukrainians was planned for next week in Saudi Arabia.
Addressing a joint session of Congress on Tuesday (local time), Trump said that he appreciated the letter he received from Zelenskyy.
After a heated exchange last week between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump at the White House's Oval Office, the former has decided to mend the strained ties between the two countries.
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