President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin in the framework of a meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group, also known as the Ramstein Group. They discussed support for Ukraine.

Lukashenko's spokesperson denied on Monday that any apology took place, but confirmed that a call between both leaders soon after the war began.

(TNS) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a plea to press on with support for his war effort 11 days before the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who has pledged a swift end to the fighting.

Ukraine's leader says partners sending ground troops would help "force Russia into peace," as America's European allies ponder Trump's next move.

Ukraine wants to set a record for the number of drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, this will allow it to stop the enemy's advance.President

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he will again call on allies to boost its air defenses at this week's meeting in Germany, as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes over later this month with a vow to end the almost three-year war quickly.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has commented on the behaviour of American billionaire Elon Musk, stating that Ukraine is prioritising the strengthening of its air defence rather than focusing on emotions.

Ukraine reached agreements on additional support packages totalling $2 billion at the Ukraine Defence Contact Group meeting on 9 January. Source: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a comment to journalists in Italy,

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, left, and U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin react during the opening of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, on Jan. 9, 2025. (Daniel Roland/AFP/GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/TNS)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed licensing U.S. air defence production in Ukraine on Thursday during a visit to a U.S. air base in Ramstein, Germany. "We've had talks with the U.S. about licencing the production of air defence systems and missiles here in Ukraine and this could become a significant part of our security guarantees and it's absolutely doable.