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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in active discussions aimed at fostering peace amidst the ongoing conflict involving Ukraine and Russia. Recent interactions with Turkish President Erdoğan underline Turkey's support for a direct meeting between Zelenskyy and Russian President Putin in Istanbul. Zelenskyy continues to emphasize the need for unwavering pressure on Russia, aiming for a just peace without delays. Moreover, conversations with global leaders like U.S. President Trump, who condemned recent Russian missile strikes, strengthen Ukraine's international relations. Despite ongoing challenges, Zelenskyy remains firm in advancing Ukraine's diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict through dialogue and international support.

Why is President Zelenskyy pushing for direct talks in Istanbul?

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is advocating for direct talks in Istanbul as a part of efforts to broker peace between Ukraine and Russia. Discussions with Turkish President Erdoğan have highlighted the importance Turkey places on facilitating a face-to-face meeting between Zelenskyy and Russian President Putin. The hope is that such direct engagement can pave the way for substantive dialogue and a potential resolution to the ongoing conflict.

What has been Turkey’s role in the Ukraine-Russia conflict?

Turkey, under the leadership of President Erdoğan, has offered to host direct talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Istanbul. Turkey's role includes acting as a mediator to help facilitate discussions aimed at resolving the conflict. This offer underscores Turkey's strategic position and its diplomatic engagement in the region, striving to be a neutral ground for peace negotiations.

What stance has the United States taken in the situation involving Ukraine?

The United States, with President Donald Trump openly condemning Russia’s missile strikes on Ukraine, has shown strong support for Ukraine amidst the conflict. Statements from U.S. political figures and senators visiting President Zelenskyy in Kyiv further compound the strategic partnership between the U.S. and Ukraine. This support includes enhancing diplomatic and economic pressures on Russia to seek a peaceful resolution to the ongoing hostilities.

What diplomatic efforts have been taken by Ukraine to achieve peace?

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been actively engaging in diplomatic discussions with various world leaders, including Turkey's President and U.S. Senators, to build a coalition aimed at maintaining pressure on Russia. By seeking direct talks and leveraging international support, Ukraine aims to secure a just and lasting peace. These efforts include potential meetings aimed at direct negotiations and expanding international sanctions against Russian actions.

What are the potential outcomes of the anticipated meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin?

The proposed meeting between Presidents Zelenskyy and Putin in Istanbul is seen as a critical step toward de-escalating tensions and potentially reaching a peace agreement. While the exact outcomes remain uncertain, successful talks could lead to an agreed-upon framework for peace, reducing hostilities, and addressing key issues like territorial sovereignty and international law adherence. This direct engagement is seen as vital to resolving longstanding disputes and fostering regional stability.

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Zelenskyy If war is frozen without strengthening Ukraine, then Putin will come in few years and destroy us completely, - Zelenskyy Freezing the war without significantly strengthening Ukraine will lead to the fact that in a few years the occupation forces of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will resume aggression. 6 088 104 Previously in trend: War

Zelenskyy Zelenskyy explains why he does not ask to send allied troops to Ukraine: if I raise this issue, half of partners will stop supporting him If the issue of deploying partner troops to the territory of Ukraine is raised, half of the allies will stop supporting our country. 6 901 87 Previously in trend: War

Zelenskyy on support for defense industry At least €1 billion of proceeds from frozen Russian assets will be used to support Ukraine’s defense industry, - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that at least 1 billion euros from the proceeds of frozen Russian assets will be used to support the Ukrainian defense industry. 1 678 22 Previously in trend: War

Zelenskyy on frozen assets of Russian Federation Zelenskyy: Separate financial mechanisms to use proceeds from frozen Russian assets will start working in January President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that it has been politically ensured that funds from the frozen assets of the Russian Federation will start to really help Ukraine, and that certain financial mechanisms should start working in January. 649 9

Zelenskyy In early 2025, it is absolutely possible to open two negotiation clusters with EU, - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that it is quite possible to open two negotiation clusters with the European Union early next year. 1 685 21

Zelenskyy on ending hot phase of war Part of Ukraine’s territory cannot be invited to join NATO, we will never do it - Zelenskyy Currently, the best guarantee of security for our country is joining NATO. 6 494 84

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Kaja Kallas Zelenskyy met with Kallas: Discussed Ukraine’s needs in air defense systems. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas. 1 691 13

Zelenskyy and Costa Zelenskyy meets with European Council President Costa. VIDEO President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President of the European Council Antonio Costa, who arrived on an official visit to Kyiv. 1 299 21

Обстріли України Over 500 KABs, almost 660 strike drones, and about 120 missiles were fired by occupiers across Ukraine in week - Zelenskyy. VIDEO This week, Russian troops attacked Ukrainian territory using more than 500 guided aerial bombs, nearly 660 attack drones, and about 120 missiles of various types.  722 11 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Володимир Зеленський Four people died, civilian buildings were damaged, rescue operation is underway - Zelenskyy on consequences of Russian strike on Dnipro district. VIDEO On Saturday, 30 November, the enemy attacked the Dniprovskyi district of the Dnipro region. As of now, four people have been reported dead as a result of the Russian attack. 8 614 48 Previously in trend: War

бутусов Change of command of Land Forces of Armed Forces of Ukraine. Yurii Butusov. VIDEO According to Censor.NET, editor-in-chief Yurii Butusov will talk about his vision and prospects for personnel changes that have recently taken place in the Armed Forces of Ukraine during a stream on the YouTube channel Butusov Plus. 12 196 24

Володимир Зеленський та Дональд Трамп Kuleba explained Zelenskyy’s words about joining NATO without occupied territories: these are messages for Trump Former Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said that the words of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about the possibility of Ukraine joining NATO without the occupied territories were a signal to US President-elect Donald Trump. 5 928 56

Zelenskyy on Putin's plans to oust the Russian army from Kursk region There is every opportunity to end war next year - Zelenskyy This was stated by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an interview with Sky News, Censor.NET reports citing RBC-Ukraine. 7 350 76 Previously in trend: War

deputy head of the OP Palisa Zelenskyy appoints 93rd Brigade commander Palisa as Deputy Head of OP President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed the commander of the 93rd Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Colonel Pavlo Palisa, as Deputy Head of the Presidential Office. 19 620 157

President Zelenskyy's address New Commander-in-Chief Deputy Apostol will be responsible for quality of training of our soldiers, - Zelenskyy. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's address to Ukrainians at the end of the 1010th day of the war with Russia. 3 664 10 Previously in trend: War

Zelenskyy If we want to stop "hot phase" of war, we need to take territories of Ukraine under its control into NATO - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he is ready to consider ending the "hot phase of the war" if the territories of Ukraine under its control are brought "under the NATO umbrella." 20 286 188

Drapatyi Zelenskyy appoints Mykhailo Drapatyi as Commander of Ground Forces of AFU Mykhailo Drapatyi has been appointed the new commander of the Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 27 037 76

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Putin's blackmail Zelenskyy: Ukraine must respond together with partners to Russia’s attempt to prolong war President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that any Russian blackmail should be responded to harshly, as Russian dictator Vladimir Putin deserves. 3 190 53 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Volodymyr Zelenskyy "Putin is brandishing his ’oreshnik’ now solely to undermine President Trump’s initiatives,"- Zelenskyy. VIDEO In a video message, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that by escalating the war, Kremlin dictator Vladimir Putin wants to "disrupt President Trump's efforts". 5 295 58

Returning to service after an AWOL or desertion: Zelenskyy signed the law Zelenskyy signs law on voluntary return to service after first AWOL or desertion President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed Law No. 12095 on voluntary return to service for those who have gone AWOL from a military unit or deserted for the first time. 3 792 29

Zelenskyy signs law on tax increase Zelenskyy signs law on historic tax increase in Ukraine President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed Law No. 11416-d "On Amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine on Peculiarities of Taxation during the Period of Martial Law". 16 540 137

Head of the Presidential Office Andrii Yermak on the second Peace Summit Ukraine is ready to hold second Peace Summit in nearest future - Yermak A joint peace framework has already been developed with Ukraine's partners, which will form the basis for the second Peace Summit. 3 139 56

Зеленський Zelenskyy after Syrskyi’s report: most fierce assaults in Kurakhove direction Donetsk direction remains the most intense area on the frontline. In particular, most of the fighting was recorded in the Kurakhove direction. 1 455 13 Previously in trend: War

Zelenskyy's conversation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on November 27 Zelenskyy and Rutte discussed strengthening Ukraine’s air defense: Pressure on Russia should be maintained and increased On November 27, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a telephone conversation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. 435 2

Zelenskyy to sign law on state budget for 2025 on November 28 Zelenskyy to sign law on state budget for 2025 tomorrow: All financial needs of Ukraine for next year are guaranteed President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that on Thursday, November 28, he would sign the draft law on the state budget for 2025. 1 573 17

Volodymyr Zelenskyy Zelenskyy on Umierov’s visit to South Korea: Globalization of war, which Russia has started, can only be stopped globally. VIDEO In a video address, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the globalisation of the war that Russia has started can only be stopped globally. 1 506 25

Zelenskyy congratulates Ursula von der Leyen on approval of new composition of European Commission Ukraine will achieve its strategic goal - membership in European Union, - Zelenskyy President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated the head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen on the approval of the new composition of the EC. 1 041 16

Syrskyi's report to Zelenskyy on November 26 Syrskyi reported to Zelenskyy on situation at front: Priorities are Pokrovsk and Kurakhove directions President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that in the morning he had a conversation about the situation at the front with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi. 1 789 31 Previously in trend: War

Address by Volodymyr Zelenskyy on November 26 Zelenskyy on Russia’s attack on Sumy: Only destruction of Russian weapons on enemy’s territory is realistic way to defend against attacks. VIDEO In Sumy, a rescue operation is underway at the site of a Russian attack on a service station on 26 November, killing two civilians. 1 652 20 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Meal "We will look for resources": Shmyhal on Zelenskyy’s order to feed schoolchildren of all grades for free President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has instructed to expand the free school meals program to cover students of all grades. 3 494 75

Consequences of Russia's attack on Ukraine Zelenskyy on record-breaking Russian drone attack: This is possible only because Russia circumvents sanctions President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that large-scale drone attacks are only possible because Russia is circumventing sanctions. He reminded that last night, Russia attacked Ukraine and launched a record number of attack drones - 188. 1 679 16

Most Ukrainians oppose Zelenskyy's run for second term 61% of Ukrainians believe Zelenskyy should not run for second term - poll. INFOGRAPHICS Most Ukrainian citizens would not like President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to run for a second term 11 400 121

Who Ukrainians would choose as president: Zaluzhnyi in the lead Zelenskyy would have lost to Zaluzhnyi in election: 42% vs. 22% - poll. INFOGRAPHICS 42% of Ukrainian citizens would vote for Valeriy Zaluzhnyi in the presidential election. 23 043 295

Володимир Зеленський Zelenskyy calls for EU-wide sanctions against Russia’s shadow tanker fleet. VIDEO In a video address, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the European Union should follow the example of the United Kingdom and impose sanctions against Russia's shadow tanker fleet. 1 000 37

Президент Володимир Зеленський провів Ставку 25 листопада Zelenskyy held meeting with Headquarters: they discussed energy and protection of critical infrastructure from Russian attacks President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief on energy and its protection from Russian attacks. 1 488 38 Previously in trend: War

Доповідь Сирського Зеленському 25 листопада Zelenskyy listened to Syrskyi’s report: We see existing threats in Zaporizhzhia direction, Defense Forces control situation President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy heard a report from the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi on the situation at the front, in particular on the Kurakhove and Zaporizhzhia directions. 3 094 23 Previously in trend: War

Сергій Кривошеєнко: новий глава Сумської МВА Zelenskyy appoints Kryvosheienko as head of Sumy CMA President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Serhii Kryvosheyenko as the head of the Sumy CMA. 3 099 26

Зеленський про обстріли 24 та 25 листопада Since yesterday evening, Russia has used about one and a half hundred drones, GABs and missiles, - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on Russian attacks on more than 10 regions of Ukraine on November 24-25. 1 021 21 Previously in trend: War

Зеленський про російські повітряні атаки на Україну Zelenskyy: Russians fired over 800 KABs, about 460 attack drones and more than 20 missiles at Ukraine in week. VIDEO This week, Russian troops struck Ukraine with more than 800 guided aerial bombs, about 460 attack drones and more than 20 missiles of various types. 3 081 41 Previously in trend: War

Зеленський про Generals should be in trenches, - Zelenskyy on changing approaches to management in Armed Forces President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has spoken out about changing approaches to management in the Armed Forces. These changes should reduce bureaucracy in the army. 21 508 197

зеленський There is every chance to end war in 2025, in January we will see Trump’s proposals - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine has every chance to end the war next year. It is necessary to hear new proposals from US President-elect Donald Trump on a plan to end the war, which may be possible in January. 4 881 62 Previously in trend: War

Зеленський Zelenskyy: Putin has set task for his troops to push Ukrainian Armed Forces out of Kursk region before Trump’s inauguration Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has set a task for the Russian military command to push the Ukrainian Defense Forces out of the Kursk region of the Russian Federation by January 20, 2025. That is, before the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump. 2 830 18 Previously in trend: War

Зеленський про програму Зерно з України Zelenskyy: Grain from Ukraine program supplies 400 million people in 100 countries Speaking at the Third International Grain from Ukraine Conference, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that 20 million people have already been saved from hunger under the Grain from Ukraine program. 1 105 16

Звернення президента України Зеленського When there is no air raid alert, everyone should work, from Verkhovna Rada to production facilities, - Zelenskyy. VIDEO Address by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Ukrainians at the end of the 1003rd day of the war with Russia. 4 600 46 Previously in trend: War

У Повалій конфіскували авто та права на 9 пісень 34 traitors deprived of state awards, including Azarov, Medvedchuk, Zakharchenko, Lorak and Povalii President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a decree enacting the decision of the National Security and Defence Council to deprive 34 traitors of state awards. 16 249 120

Президент Володимир Зеленський Zelenskyy on ballistic missile strike: Today Putin admitted that he has taken second step this year to expand this war With the ballistic missile strike on the Dnipro, Kremlin dictator Vladimir Putin admitted that he had taken the second step this year to escalate, to expand this war. 6 395 36 Previously in trend: War

Вручення нагород до Дня ДШВ Zelenskyy honors Air Assault Forces soldiers with state awards. PHOTOS On the occasion of the Day of the Airborne Assault Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the military and relatives of the fallen Heroes of Ukraine and presented state awards. 2 836 11 Previously in trend: War

Володимир Зеленський та Олександр Сирський на зустрічі з британською делегацією Zelenskyy meets with British delegation led by Chief of Defense Staff Radakin President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with a British delegation led by Chief of Defense Staff, Admiral Sir Antony Radakin. 1 372 0