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Volodymyr Zelenskyy & Donald Trump

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed Ukraine's agreement to the ceasefire and prisoner swap, highlighting the priority of returning Ukrainian prisoners of war.
Donald Trump: Donald Trump brokered a three-day ceasefire and prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, aiming to de-escalate the conflict.
May 08, 2026 · 67 articles
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, agreed to Donald Trump's request for a three-day ceasefire and prisoner exchange with Russia.
Donald Trump: Donald Trump announced the three-day ceasefire and prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, stating he directly requested it and expressing hope for a broader peace agreement.
May 08, 2026 · 6 articles
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed Ukraine's agreement to the US-brokered ceasefire and prisoner exchange, emphasizing humanitarian issues. He also issued a decree allowing Russia's Victory Day parade to proceed without Ukrainian targeting.
Donald Trump: Donald Trump announced and brokered the three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, expressing hope for its extension. This initiative aims to de-escalate the conflict and improve his domestic approval rating.
May 08, 2026 · 7 articles
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, is a central figure in the peace talks, advocating for Ukraine's security guarantees and rejecting Russian territorial demands. He is meeting with US and European officials in Germany — Berlin.
Donald Trump: Donald Trump, as the President of the United States, is pressing for a swift end to the war in Ukraine and has sent special envoys to facilitate peace talks.
Dec 14, 2025 · 6 articles
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, welcomed the proposal for talks but emphasized that a full ceasefire must be the first step towards ending the war.
Donald Trump: Donald Trump, the former US President, backed the proposed ceasefire and expressed optimism about a potential deal, though he voiced doubts about Vladimir Putin's willingness to end the conflict.
May 10, 2025 · 10 articles
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, announced Ukraine's willingness to drop NATO ambitions for security guarantees, leading peace talks in Berlin.
Donald Trump: Donald Trump, President of the United States, is pressuring Ukraine to sign a peace deal that initially backed Russia's demands.
Dec 14, 2025 · 11 articles
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as the President of Ukraine, is a central figure in the peace talks, offering to drop Ukraine's NATO bid for security guarantees but rejecting territorial concessions to Russia.
Donald Trump: Donald Trump, as the U.S. President, is pressing for a swift end to the war between Ukraine and Russia, with his special envoy and son-in-law participating in the peace talks.
Dec 14, 2025 · 11 articles
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukrainian President, met with European leaders in Kyiv and agreed to the American plan for a 30-day halt to hostilities.
Donald Trump: Donald Trump, U.S. President, has pressed both Ukraine and Russia to reach a conflict-ending agreement and hinted at further sanctions against Russia.
May 10, 2025 · 6 articles
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, welcomed Russia's offer for peace talks but insisted on a ceasefire first. He is a key figure in the negotiations.
Donald Trump: Donald Trump, the former U.S. President, expressed optimism about the potential for peace between Russia and Ukraine, stating the United States wants to focus on rebuilding and trade.
May 11, 2025 · 7 articles
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, was scheduled to meet with Mark Carney, with Ukraine's defense being a key topic.
Donald Trump: Donald Trump's unpredictable White House policies, including tariffs and troop withdrawals, are a major focus of the European Political Community meeting, deepening transatlantic rifts.
May 04, 2026 · 18 articles
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, led the mourning in Ukraine — Kyiv after a Russian missile attack killed 24 people, including three teenagers.
Donald Trump: Donald Trump is involved in several key events, including weighing an arms package for Taiwan, pressuring Cuba for an indictment against Raúl Castro, influencing the commutation of Tina Peters' sentence, and directing troop reductions in Europe. His actions have significant geopolitical and domestic political implications.
May 15, 2026 · 7 articles
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, is actively seeking additional Patriot defense systems and long-range missiles from Western partners to protect Ukraine from Russian attacks. He also urged the United States to expand sanctions on Russia's oil sector.
Donald Trump: Donald Trump has considered sending Tomahawk missile missiles to Ukraine and has put a planned summit with Vladimir Putin on hold.
Oct 25, 2025 · 7 articles
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Russia launched over 1,560 drones at Ukraine since Wednesday, highlighting the intensity of the attacks.
Donald Trump: Donald Trump met with Xi Jinping to discuss U.S.-China relations, Taiwan, and the war in Iran, but the summit yielded no major breakthroughs.
May 14, 2026 · 19 articles
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, discussed strengthening air defenses and joint weapons production with Donald Trump, and is planning to build up Ukraine's domestic arms industry.
Donald Trump: Donald Trump, former US President, had a phone call with Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss strengthening Ukrainian air defenses and US-led efforts to end the war, though he expressed uncertainty about ending the fighting.
Jul 05, 2025 · 6 articles
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, met with Keir Starmer and expressed gratitude for the United Kingdom's support, including sanctions against Russia and efforts to counter the shadow fleet.
Donald Trump: Donald Trump's waning interest in the conflict in Ukraine and attacks on traditional allies over their stance on Iran are contributing to tensions with Europe, as highlighted by Keir Starmer.
May 03, 2026 · 38 articles
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Charles III for his support of Ukraine and Sir Keir Starmer for the United Kingdom's sanctions against Russia and efforts to counter its shadow fleet.
Donald Trump: Donald Trump's waning interest in the Ukraine conflict is a concern, and Charles III's speech was interpreted as a gentle pushback against his stance.
May 03, 2026 · 6 articles
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, reported the casualties and damage in Ukraine — Kyiv, praised air defense, and urged international partners not to remain silent about the strike. He also called on Donald Trump to discuss ending the conflict with Xi Jinping.
Donald Trump: Donald Trump previously brokered a three-day ceasefire between Ukraine — Kyiv and Moscow, which was marred by violations. Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged him to discuss ending the conflict with Xi Jinping.
May 14, 2026 · 6 articles
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, met with Donald Trump and appealed to the United Nations General Assembly for support against Russia's invasion.
Donald Trump: Donald Trump, U.S. President, expressed belief that Ukraine can win back all lost territory, a shift in tone after meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He also held a summit with Vladimir Putin.
Sep 27, 2025 · 6 articles
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Ukraine would abide by the ceasefire and prisoner exchange, and mockingly permitted Russia to hold its Victory Day celebrations, declaring Red Square off-limits for Ukrainian strikes.
Donald Trump: Donald Trump, as US President, announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine and facilitated a prisoner exchange, aiming to de-escalate the conflict.
Apr 29, 2026 · 21 articles
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, reported on the scale of the attacks and the effectiveness of Ukraine's air defenses.
Donald Trump: Donald Trump's trip to China coincided with the attacks, and Ukrainian officials believe he has leverage to influence Russia to end the invasion.
May 14, 2026 · 11 articles
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, has highlighted how late US weapon arrivals have left Patriot launchers empty during Russian missile attacks.
Donald Trump: Donald Trump, the US President, has criticized allies for insufficient support in the Iran campaign and has dismissed concerns about US stockpiles, while also pushing defense firms to increase production.
May 01, 2026 · 13 articles
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, condemned the Russian attacks and urged international partners not to remain silent, highlighting Russia's intent to continue the war.
Donald Trump: Donald Trump had announced a temporary ceasefire, which has now ended, and is urged by Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss ending the conflict with Xi Jinping.
May 14, 2026 · 9 articles
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, reported casualties from a Russian drone attack and warned of potential cruise and ballistic missile attacks.
Donald Trump: Donald Trump is the President of the United States and is involved in various international and domestic policy decisions, including trade talks with China, the appointment of Kevin Warsh to the United States — Federal Reserve, and initiatives to combat United States — Medicaid fraud.
May 13, 2026 · 18 articles
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, condemned Russia's 'utter cynicism' for its attacks and announced Ukraine's reciprocal ceasefire. He also proposed a drone defense partnership with Bahrain, sharing Ukraine's air defense expertise.
Donald Trump: Donald Trump, former U.S. President, was mentioned as having a phone conversation with Vladimir Putin where the idea of a ceasefire was discussed.
May 04, 2026 · 14 articles
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, reported on the scale of the Russian attacks, the casualties, and the damage. He urged international partners to continue supporting Ukraine's air defense.
Donald Trump: Donald Trump's visit to China is noted as a backdrop to the Russian attacks, with Ukraine's Foreign Minister suggesting that leaders of the United States and China have leverage over Russia.
May 14, 2026 · 7 articles
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, reported on the missile attack's death toll, the extent of damage, and highlighted Russia's sanctions evasion for missile production. He also announced a prisoner swap.
Donald Trump: Donald Trump had previously called for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, which was reportedly not fully observed, and his suggestions of the war ending were contradicted by the recent attacks.
May 15, 2026 · 8 articles
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Volodymyr Zelenskyy is the President of Ukraine, whose former chief of staff is under investigation for money laundering.
Donald Trump: Donald Trump is the President of the United States and is actively involved in diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war and manage its economic impacts, including proposing a federal gasoline tax suspension.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, made comments about Viktor Orbán that JD Vance deemed scandalous. Ukraine is accused by Hungary of stopping Russian oil flows to influence the Hungarian election, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy threatened to give the address of those responsible to the Ukrainian army.
Donald Trump: Donald Trump's MAGA movement is mentioned as a factor in the Hungarian election, with Viktor Orbán's success seen as crucial for its influence in Europe.
Apr 08, 2026 · 7 articles
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, condemned Russia's attacks and announced a $90 billion weapons deal with the United States.
Donald Trump: Donald Trump commented on the conflict, suggesting NATO countries should shoot down Russian drones that violate their airspace.
Sep 28, 2025 · 9 articles
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Péter Magyar aims to meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy in June to open a new chapter in relations between Hungary and Ukraine.
Donald Trump: Donald Trump had supported Viktor Orbán, and his intervention in the Hungarian election highlights the broader populist movement's interconnectedness.
Apr 15, 2026 · 22 articles
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