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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delivered a stark message to his nation in a video address on Friday.

Putin cautiously welcomes U.S. peace plan as Trump issues challenge to Zelenskyy

By Illia Novikov, Barry Hatton, and others

A woman walks past decorations for Russia’s Victory Day, prior to the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany during World War II, in central Volgograd on April 28, 2025. Russia will hold a patriotic forum in Volgograd on April 29, ahead of the anniversary, waiting for the main Russia’s allies to participate. (Photo by Alexander NEMENOV / AFP) (Photo by ALEXANDER NEMENOV/AFP via Getty Images)

Russia says it will cease fire for 72 hours in Ukraine to celebrate its World War II Victory Day

By Illia Novikov and The Associated Press

ANKARA, TURKIYE- FEBRUARY 19: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gives an interview to Turkish media after his visit to Turkey on 19, 2024 in Ankara, Türkiye. (Photo by Mert Gokhankoc/ dia images via Getty Images)

Zelensky says Trump administration demand of $500 billion is off the table as progress made with the U.S. on rare minerals deal

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PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA- JUNE 19 (RUSSIA OUT) Russia’s President Vladimir Putin (R) listens to North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un (L) during a departure ceremony at the airport after Russian-North Korean talks, June 19, 2024, in Pyongyang, North Korea. Russian President Vladimir Putin is in North Korea for a two-day diplomatic visit. (Photo by Contributor/Getty Images)

Thousands of North Korean troops are believed to be in Russia and may soon enter Ukraine

By Illia Novikov, Efrem Lukatsky, and others

Andriy Shevchenko

Zelenskyy names Ukrainian soccer great Andriy Shevchenko as a special adviser and British actor Mark Strong as a charity ambassador

By Illia Novikov and The Associated Press