Volodymyr Zelenskyy
- Russia's charm offensive on Trump leaves Europe scrambling to win him back - Russia has tried to make the most of the White House's national security strategy and President Trump's criticism of Europe and Ukraine's leadership of late.
- Trump slams European leaders as 'weak' — just as they're trying to impress him - Trump's criticism of Europe is jarring after the bloc stepped up efforts to support Ukraine in peace negotiations in a bid to show him that it means business.
- Trump news at a glance: president hints at abandoning Ukraine, rambles about ‘weak’ Europe - Trump’s sometimes incoherent Politico interview featured recycled far-right tropes about European immigration – key US politics stories from Tuesday 9 December at a glance
- Ukraine at 'critical moment' in war as European allies ramp up pressure on Russia - "We all know that the destiny of this country is the destiny of Europe," German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said.
- Trump’s son suggests president may walk away from Ukraine - Donald Trump Jr. says his father’s unpredictability is forcing people to be intellectually honest.
- Russia 'ready' for war with Europe, Putin says, as Ukraine peace talks fail to deliver breakthrough - Russian President Vladimir Putin doubled down on threats toward Europe ahead of peace talks with the U.S., saying Moscow was "ready" for war.
- Zelenskyy arrives in Paris for talks with Macron as U.S.-led peace negotiations advance - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived Monday at the Elysée presidential palace in Paris to hold talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, part of a flurry of diplomatic activity aimed at brokering the terms for a potential ceas