Zelensky presses Ukraine’s case in Brussels, the third stop in a brief but packed European tour.
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Visiting U.K. and France, Zelensky Pleads for Jets and Weapons for Ukraine
In a surprise visit that started a two-day blitz of Western allies, the Ukrainian president implored Britain to provide planes he said would represent “wings of freedom.’’
Your Thursday Briefing: Frustration Mounts in Turkey
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‘Nothing Is Off the Table,’ Sunak Says of Military Aid to Ukraine
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called the country’s plan to train Ukrainian pilots on NATO-standard jets a “first step,” strongly suggesting it could provide Ukraine with advanced British fighter planes in the future.
‘Freedom Will Win,’ Zelensky Says in Address to British Parliament
President Volodymyr Zelensky, in his first visit to Britain since the war began, thanked British leaders gathered in Westminster Hall for supporting Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s invasion.
Russia Pays a Bloody Price for Small Gains in Eastern Ukraine
Russia is relying on masses of troops to overrun Ukrainian positions, producing heavy casualties and incremental gains.
Zelensky Could Leave Ukraine to Visit EU Leaders in Brussels
The Ukrainian president’s possible visit to the Belgian capital, where he would likely address the European Parliament, hinges on security arrangements.
Russian Attacks Intensify in Eastern Ukraine Ahead of Expected Offensive
Russia is deploying hundreds of thousands of newly mobilized soldiers, in small groups, to probe for vulnerabilities in Ukrainian defensive lines.
E.U. Vows More Help for Ukraine but Tamps Down Membership Talk
European Union leaders met in Kyiv with President Volodymyr Zelensky, who said Ukraine would not give up on Bakhmut, the eastern city caught in a fierce battle with Russian forces.
High-Profile Raids Showcase Zelensky’s Corruption Crackdown in Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky is eager to highlight his crackdown on corruption, ahead of E.U. accession talks and possible Western investigations of war aid.