In an interview with Politico, Trump accused Zelenskyy of "clinging on to power" and cast doubt on Ukraine's democratic standing. "They haven't had an election in a long time. You know, they talk about a democracy, but it gets to a point where it's not a democracy anymore," he said, prompting a firm response from Kyiv.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy used an improvised WhatsApp audio briefing during a rapid tour of European capitals to reaffirm that Ukraine will not surrender territory to Russia.

Seven months after the Ukrainian leader's iconic Vatican photo with Trump, peace with Russia still seems like a distant prospect.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Pope Leo XIV near Rome on Tuesday, amid further planned meetings with fellow European leaders.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reaffirmed his strong refusal to cede any territory, resisting U.S. pressure for painful concessions to Russia as he moved ahead Tuesday to rally more European support for his country.

During his remarks at the White House today, President Trump took an uncalled-for jab at Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Trump stated, "They need to have an election in Ukraine."

Ireland's Prime Minister Micheál Martin said on 10 December that drones which appeared near Dublin shortly after Volodymyr Zelenskyy's arrival last week have not posed a threat to his aircraft. Source: Reuters,