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Retaking initiative

UN Chief to Meet Putin in Russia, Zelensky in Ukraine

Putin has not taken Guterres's phone calls since the UN chief said the invasion violated the UN charter.

West Readies New Sanctions on Russia Over Ukraine Killings

The measures follow an international outcry over hundreds of civilians found dead in areas from which Russian troops have withdrawn.

Zelensky Calls Killings in Bucha 'Genocide'

The Ukrainian president visited the town where bodies were discovered strewn throughout the town after it was reclaimed by Kyiv's army.

words not minced

Zelensky Says Russian Forces Committing 'Genocide'

The Ukrainian president spoke to CBS News a day after the discovery of mass graves and apparently executed civilians near Kyiv.

Ukraine's Zelensky Dismisses Russian Claims of Scaleback

Shelling continued during the night following Russian negotiators'pledge.

bitter fighting

Moscow Claims Hypersonic Missile Use, Kyiv Asks Beijing to Condemn 'Barbarism'

Zelenskiy pressed for "meaningful" talks to halt fighting that has forced at least 3.3 million Ukrainians to flee.

'Around 1,300' Ukrainian Troops Killed Since Russia Invasion: Zelenskiy

The Ukrainian president claimed that Russia had lost "around 12,000 men."

'dialogue, not capitulation'

Ukraine’s Zelenskiy Says Open to ‘Compromise’ with Russia on Crimea, Separatist Territories

The Kremlin has said it was ready to stop its deadly military campaign “in a moment” if Ukraine met its demands.

SIEGE CONTINUES

Ukraine Steps Up Pleas for Warplanes and Other Military Aid

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the West of a wider war if a no-fly zone is set up.

Russia-Ukraine Talks Kick Off on Belarus Border

The negotiations are the first since Russia launched an invasion on Ukraine five days ago.

'inner churchill'

Ukraine's Actor-President Grows on Stage as War-Time Leader

Since Russia's invasion, Zelenskiy has used his eye for modern image management and the skills honed on stage to deliver stirring messages.

Ukraine Cuts Diplomatic Ties With Russia as Invasion Progresses

Zelenskiy made the declaration in a live televised address, comparing Russia to Nazi Germany.

'clear, specific and immediate'

Ukraine Demands Security Guarantees from West, Russia

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy's comments came as Kyiv faced down the threat of an attack from Russia.

Ukraine Says Will Consider Cutting Ties With Russia

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy also said the Kremlin was paving the way for a major assault on Ukraine by recognizing two breakaway regions.

'impossible job'

Ukraine's Comedian-Turned-President Stars in Crisis

Volodymyr Zelenskiy became president of Ukraine in time to witness the gravest standoff between the Kremlin and Western powers since the end of the Cold...

DISCUSSION CHANNEL

Macron Visit Put Europe at Center of Ukraine De-Escalation

The French president came to Moscow with the intention of bringing Europe back to the diplomatic game, experts said.

threat to power

Ukraine's Zelenskiy Says Ready for Russian Escalation, Claims Coup Plot Uncovered

The Ukrainian president also called on Putin to deny he was planning to invade Ukraine.

Zelenskiy Vows ‘Strong Response’ After Attack on Aide

Gunmen opened fire on a car carrying one of the Ukrainian president's senior aides in what officials described as an assassination attempt.

Merkel Struggles to Reassure Ukraine on Nord Stream 2

Ukraine's Zelenskiy warned that the pipeline was "a dangerous geopolitical weapon" for Moscow.

Auf Wiedersehen

Ukraine Eyes 'Guarantees' From Merkel in Farewell Visit

Volodymyr Zelenskiy hopes the German Chancellor will bring Kiev a Russian promise to maintain gas transit fees for Ukraine.

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