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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gave a second address at Davos today

West lacking 'unity' over Ukraine war, Zelensky says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said today that that the West remained divided over the extent of its support for Ukraine in its defence against Russia's …

Business • 25 May

Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the Davos gathering today

Zelensky tells Davos - send weapons, stop Russia trade

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky used the Davos summit today to appeal for more weapons for his country and "maximum" sanctions against Moscow.

Business • 23 May

TDs, senators and foreign diplomats gathered at Leinster House for the address

Zelensky addresses Oireachtas - Key quotes

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered a historic address to a joint sitting of the Oireachtas where he thanked Ireland for supporting his country.

Ireland • 06 Apr

Dáil Éireann: aitheasc stairiúil Uachtarán na hÚcráine

Achainí Zelensky: eang sa roth a chur i meaisín cogaidh na Rúise

Tá tacaíocht na hÉireann do mhuintir na hÚcráine ó rinne an Rúis ionradh ar an tír sin sé seachtaine ó shin molta go hard ag …

Nuacht • 06 Apr

For Russia 'hunger is a weapon' - Zelensky's speech

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has told a joint sitting of the Oireachtas via video link from Kyiv that Russia is using hunger as a weapon …

Ireland • 06 Apr

Volodymyr Zelensky addressed a joint sitting of the Oireachtas this morning via video link

Ireland 'would support' fuel ban after Zelensky address

Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said that Ireland would support a complete ban on Russian coal, oil and gas.

Ireland • 07 Apr

Bucha ina seilbh ag saighdiúirí Úcránacha anois

An Úcráin: coirp a gcomharsan curtha ag fuíoll an áir

"Dúnmharfóirí, céastúnaigh, éigneoirí agus creachadóirí" atá tugtha ag Uachtarán na hÚcráine Volodymyr Zelensky ar shaighdiúirí Rúiseacha i bhfianaise na scórtha corp a bheith faighte i …

Nuacht • 04 Apr

A Kyiv resident taking refuge underground

Zelensky says Russia will try to 'storm' Kyiv overnight

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in the early hours of Saturday that Russian troops would attempt to take the capital city Kyiv during the night.

Russia • 26 Feb

Antony Blinken travelled
to Ukraine after attending a meeting of G7 foreign and development ministers in London this week

Blinken visits Ukraine after Russia tensions

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Kiev in a show of support for Ukraine in its standoff with Russia and to push …

World • 05 May 21

Donald Trump is accused of withholding $400 million in assistance to Ukraine to push Kiev to investigate his political rival Joe Biden

US moved to freeze Ukraine aid 90 minutes after call

A US budget official told the Pentagon to "hold off" on military aid to Kiev 90 minutes after a controversial phone call between President Donald …

US • 23 Dec 19

In his controversial phone call with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky (L), Donald Trump described Marie Yovanovitch as bad news

Former US envoy to Ukraine to testify at Trump inquiry

The former US Ambassador to Ukraine, Marie Yovanovitch, is expected to testify before Congress today as part of the impeachment inquiry into President Trump.

US • 11 Oct 19

Joe Biden told his supporters at a rally in New Hampshire that the president has 'already convicted himself'

Biden in first public call for Trump's impeachment

Democratic White House hopeful Joe Biden has called for President Donald Trump's impeachment, saying he has "betrayed" the United States.

US • 10 Oct 19

Comedian Volodymyr Zelensky has previously played a president on television

Ukraine's new president Zelensky dissolves parliament

Volodymyr Zelenskiy, a comedian-turned-poltician, has dissolved the Ukranian parliament during his inauguration speech as his first act as president of the eastern European nation.

World • 20 May 19

Dmitry Medvedev (L) said Russia had a chance at improving ties with Ukraine with Volodymyr Zelensky (R) as leader

Russia eyes improved ties with Ukraine under new leader

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has said Moscow has a chance of improving ties with Ukraine under the leadership of Volodymyr Zelensky, adding however that …

World • 22 Apr 19

Volodymyr Zelensky's only previous political role was playing the president on television

From Reagan to Zelensky, stars who went into politics

Ukrainian comedian Volodymyr Zelensky, whom exit polls showed winning today's presidential election in Ukraine, follows several celebrities - from US actor Ronald Reagan to Liberian …

World • 21 Apr 19

Volodymyr Zelensky looks set to become President of Ukraine

Ukrainians set to vote for new president

Ukrainians are voting in the second round of an election that could thrust a comedian with no prior political experience into the presidency of a …

Europe • 21 Apr 19

Comedian and actor Volodymyr Zelensky topped the polls after the first round of voting

Who is the Ukrainian comedian running for president?

Volodymyr Zelensky's bid for the presidency is no laughing matter. The comedian has just won the most votes in the first round of Ukraine's presidential …

World • 01 Apr 19

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