Volodymyr Zelensky
Our coverage of Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, including exclusive interviews and latest on the Ukraine-Russia war
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Europe
As his popularity fades Volodymyr Zelensky culls his cabinet
He has reshuffled his team and concentrated power
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Europe
How much of a difference will Ukraine’s new F-16s make?
Too few to beat Russia’s air force, but a strong symbolic start
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Asia
Narendra Modi cuddles up to Vladimir Putin in Moscow
India’s prime minister visited amid fresh Russian atrocities in Ukraine
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Britain
What does Labour’s win mean for British foreign policy?
Continuity on NATO and Ukraine, and hopes for a reset with Europe
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1843 magazine | The rage of Ukraine’s army wives
Two years ago their husbands signed up to defend their country. They still have no idea when they will come home
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By Invitation
NATO must tackle instability in the Balkans, says an ex-head
Russia and China are up to old tricks in the region, argue George Robertson and Andi Hoxhaj
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Europe
A peace conference over Ukraine is unlikely to silence the guns
Serious negotiations are unlikely to begin before the year’s end at the earliest
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Europe
Politics overshadows a conference to raise money for Ukraine
Not to mention the continued fighting
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Europe
A D-Day commemoration that was not just about beating Hitler
Biden, Macron and Zelensky vowed to defend Ukraine and democracy
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Europe
Remembering the Normandy landings
Thanksgiving in France for the bravery of America and other allies
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Europe
NATO’s boss wants to free Ukraine to strike hard inside Russia
Jens Stoltenberg says the rules on using Western weapons should be eased
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Europe
Volodymyr Zelensky’s five-year term ends on May 20th
But he has no plans to step down or call an election during wartime
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Leaders
Volodymyr Zelensky’s presidential term expires on May 20th
What does that mean for his country?
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Europe
A fresh Russian push will test Ukraine severely, says a senior general
An interview with Vadym Skibitsky, deputy head of Ukraine’s military intelligence
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Europe
Ukraine is ignoring US warnings to end drone operations inside Russia
Its superdrones can reach targets as far away as Siberia