KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in action in the two years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion. Zelensky said that the number was far lower than estimates given by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s government. “31,000 Ukrainian military personnel have been killed in this war. Not 300,000, not […]
31,000 Ukrainian troops killed since start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Zelenskyy says
February 26, 2024 by
Zelenskyy to make last ditch trip to D.C. to meet Biden and push Congress for aid
December 14, 2023 by
The meeting is the latest White House effort to apply pressure on Congress. | Pool photo by Susan Walsh President Joe Biden will host President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine at the White House on Tuesday, as negotiations on an aid deal for the country remain stalled in Congress. Zelenskyy’s visit will “underscore the United States’
Zelenskyy: War with Russia is not a stalemate
November 29, 2023 by
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday rejected the premise that the war with Russia has reached a stalemate. “I believe that today, indeed, the situation is difficult, I don’t think this is a stalemate,” Zelenskyy told NBC’s Kristen Welker on “Meet The Press,” through a translator.. … “They thought that they would checkmate us, but
Russia assailed by Albanian PM after failed attempt to prevent Ukraine President Zelenskyy from speaking at UN
September 20, 2023 by
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama didn’t mince words Wednesday while criticizing Russia’s attempt to block Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy from speaking at the United Nations Security Council meeting in New York. Rama noted that the notice of speaking orders was given in advance and any objections should have been raised beforehand. “I want to assure […]
FACT CHECK: Viral Video Of Conversation Between Lindsey Graham And Volodymyr Zelenskyy Is Misleading
June 5, 2023 by
A video shared on Twitter purports to show South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham saying, “and the Russians are dying,” immediately followed by “the best money we’ve ever spent” during a recent conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. “…and the Russians are dying. That’s the best money we’ve ever spent.” — Lindsey Graham. pic.twitter.com/mzM5DUOd25 —
Zelenskyy visits King Charles III on UK trip, asks lawmakers for jets: ‘every air force pilot is a king’
March 11, 2023 by
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy descended upon the United Kingdom Wednesday and urged lawmakers to send warplanes to Ukraine ahead of his visit with King Charles III. “Today I will have the honor to be received by His Majesty the King,” Zelenskyy said while addressing both Houses of Parliament and U.K. Prime Minster Rishi Sunak. “It […]
Republicans praise Zelenskyy but balk at future aid
January 7, 2023 by
Asked whether the House would continue to support Ukraine next year, Scalise said: “We expressed an interest in making sure the money is going to be scrutinized. That’s something that we still will keep pushing for.” The reception Zelenskyy received from congressional Republicans on Wednesday was largely positive. Broadly, across the House GOP conference, Republicans