Trump says Zelenskyy is prolonging war in Ukraine by resisting calls to cede Crimea to Russia

Trump Pressures Ukraine to Accept a Peace Plan That Sharply Favors Russia

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and his top aides on Wednesday demanded that Ukraine accede to an American-designed proposal that would essentially grant Russia all the territory it has gained in the war, while offering Kyiv only vague security assurances.

US President Donald Trump is now delivering a direct message to Russia's leader, Vladimir Putin.

Zelenskyy curtails South Africa visit after Russian strike on Kyiv

The Ukrainian president held talks with his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa in Pretoria before leaving the country.

Zelenskyy cutting short visit to South Africa after Russian attacks on Kyiv

PRETORIA, South Africa -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday he will cut short an official visit to South Africa because of a major Russian attack on Kyiv overnight.

Zelensky cuts South Africa trip short after missile attack on Kyiv kills nine and injures more than 70, including children

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he would cut short a trip to South Africa on Thursday and return to Kyiv following a Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian capital.

Russia unleashes deadliest Kyiv air attack this year

Kyiv struck with missiles and drones overnight; rescue operations continue amid widespread destruction and casualties.