Volodymyr Zelensky

The official state Christmas holiday has been moved from 7 January to 25 December in Ukraine as the country continues to cut cultural ties to Russia. (Credit: Getty Images)

Ukraine moves Christmas Day

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that "war is returning to the territory of Russia" after three drones targeted Moscow over the weekend. (Credit: Getty Images)

Zelensky warns 'war is returning to Russia' after Moscow strikes

Vadym Prystaiko, the Ukrainian ambassador to the UK, has been sacked days after he appeared to criticise President Volodymyr Zelensky's response to the UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace. (Credit: AFP via Getty Images)

Ukraine's ambassador to the UK sacked - who is Vadym Prystaiko?

The 2023 Nato Summit held in Vilnius, Lithuania, has drawn to a close and Ukraine was the biggest topic on the schedule. (Credit: AFP via Getty Images)

NATO Summit 2023: what did allies announce at annual meeting?

The recaptured villages mark one of the first successes for Ukraine's counter-offensive against the Russian invasion (Photo by STRINGER/AFP via Getty Images)

Explainer Kyiv claims advances made by troops towards Bakhmut

Russian officials say the bridge was hit by air-launched Storm Shadow missiles supplied by the UK (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

Bridge on key Russian supply route in Ukraine struck by missiles

The impact from the dam's destruction has been felt across the wider region, threatening agriculture and drinking water in addition to the damage caused by floodwaters. (Photo by Roman Pilipey/Getty Images)

Car 'filled with explosives' snapped on Ukrainian dam before collapse

Rescue workers have been attempting to have those affected by flooding caused by the collapse of the Kakhovka dam in southern Ukraine. (Credit: Getty Images)

Ukraine: Kherson shelled as aid workers try to help flood victims

Ukraine accuses Russia of blowing up major dam risking catastrophic flooding. (Photo: Volodymyr Zelensky)

Rush to evacuate in Ukraine as floods triggered after dam destroyed

A view of a damaged multi-storey apartment building after a reported drone attack in Moscow on May 30, 2023. Credit: Getty Images

Russia accuses Ukraine of launching ‘terrorist’ drone attack on Moscow

Police officers work at the site where a building was damaged during a Russian drone attack in Kyiv. (Credit: Getty Images)

Kyiv targeted by drone strikes again as Russian onslaught continues

A Russian missile strike on a Ukrainian medical facility in Dnipro has killed two people and injured 23 others. (Credit: AFP via Getty Images)

Two dead and 23 injured in Ukrainian medical facility missile strike

A man carries water containers along the street in Bakhmut on February 9, 2023, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by YASUYOSHI CHIBA / AFP) (Photo by YASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP via Getty Images)

Zelensky denies Bakhmut has fallen to Putin’s troops

UK on ‘precipice’ of AI deepfakes disrupting elections, experts say

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been missing from the summit for more than a decade (Photo: JOSEPH EID/AFP via Getty Images)

Explainer Arab leaders joined by Syria’s controversial president Assad at summit

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky accused some Arab countries of "turning a bling eye" to the war in his country while visiting the Arab League summit. (Credit: Getty Images)

Zelensky accuses some Arab countries of 'turning blind eye' to war

Rishi Sunak at G7 summit. Credit: Getty

G7 summit: Sunak says West’s support for Ukraine ‘not going away’

G7 leaders met at Schloss Elmau near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany for the 2022 summit. (Credit: Getty Images)

Explainer What does G stand for in G7? Meaning explained

The head of Ukraine's military intelligence has admitted that the country has had a hand in the assassinations of pro-Russian propagandists since the beginning of the war (Credit: Getty Images)

Ukraine spy chief admits involvement in assassinations on Russian soil

British harpoon anti-ship missiles are set to be used by Ukraine to hit Crimea. (Credit: Getty Images)

Explainer UK to supply Ukraine with Storm Shadow missiles amid war with Russia

Chequers is a country retreat which has been the official second home of serving prime ministers for over 100 years.

Explainer Chequers explained as President Zelensky visits Rishi Sunak there

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met with Volodymyr Zelensky (Photo: Carl Court/PA Wire)

Zelensky meets Sunak at Chequers as UK promises extra military aid

A Ukrainian soldier walks through Bakhmut on 23 April (image: AFP/Getty Images)

Ukraine reclaims important bridgehead from Russia in Bakhmut battle

President Zelensky barred from addressing Eurovision Song Contest

Zelenksy has been barred from making Eurovision speech over ‘strict rules’. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Zelenksy barred from making Eurovision speech over ‘strict rules’

Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the Ukrainian counter offensive is on pause until military aid is full received. (Credit: Getty Images)

Ukraine delaying counter offensive as country waits for military aid

Russian President Vladimir Putin gives a speech during the Victory Day military parade at Red Square in central Moscow on May 9, 2023. - Russia celebrates the 78th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany during World War II. Credit: Getty Images

West has unleashed ‘real war’ against Russia, claims Vladimir Putin

Mayor of Ukrainian capital Vitali Klitschko examines a high-rise residential building damaged by remains of a shot down Russian drone in Kyiv on May 8 (Photo by GENYA SAVILOV/AFP via Getty Images)

Russia unleashes fresh series of deadly strikes on Ukraine cities

Russia claimed Ukraine attempted to assassinate Vladimir Putin, something Zelensky has denied. Credit: Getty Images

Kremlin drone attack: what is a 'false flag operation'?

(Clockwise from left) Zelensky visits The Hague, the International Court of Justice and the entrance to the International Criminal Court (Photos: Getty Images)

The history of The Hague explained as Zelensky makes surprise visit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gives a speech at the World Forum in The Hague, on May 4, 2023, as part of his first visit in Netherlands. Credit: Getty Images

Russain air strikes hit Ukraine as Zelensky visits the Hague

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, shakes hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin prior to their talks at the Kremlin in Moscow on Monday, March 20, 2023. (Shen Hong/Xinhua via AP)

Russia to act if UK sends depleted uranium shells to Ukraine

Police inspect the site of fallen fragments of Russian rockets near a multi-storey residential building in Kyiv (Photo: Getty Images)

At least five dead as Russian missiles target cities across Ukraine

Tom Cruise attends the 95th Annual Oscars Nominees Luncheon at The Beverly Hilton on February 13, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images)

Top Gun: Maverick embroiled in Russian controversy ahead of Oscars

Bono onstage at Wembley Stadium in 2009 as part of U2’s “360 degree” world tour (Photo: Leon Neal/AFP via Getty Images)

Huge Live Aid-style benefit concert for Ukraine to be held this summer

Volodymyr Zelensky called for more sanctions against Russia today

Ukraine’s president Zelensky calls for more Russian sanctions

Putin has so far failed in his aims of conquering Ukraine, while Zelensky is putting up a fight. (Credit: Mark Hall/NationalWorld)

Editor's newsletter: The 'vast reserves of hope' in Ukraine Nick Mitchell

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gave a press conference as Ukraine marks one year since Russia’s large-scale invasion (Photo by Roman Pilipey/Getty Images).

Ukraine president says victory ‘inevitable’ with partners’ support

The Ukraine conflict has seen eight million people flee their homes since Putin launched a full-scale invasion

Explainer How cities rebuild after the devastation of war

King Charles met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Buckingham Palace during his surprise visit to the UK this month (Photo by Aaron Chown - Pool/Getty Images).

King pays tribute to ‘remarkable courage and resilience’ of Ukraine

Uncovered looks back at one year of the war in Ukraine (Image: Mark Hall / NationalWorld)

Uncovered podcast: what next in the Ukraine war?

China has called for a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia (Photo: Getty Images)

China calls for Russia and Ukraine ceasefire and peace talks

Volodymyr Zelensky has pledged to push for victory in 2023 (Photo: Getty Images)

Zelensky pledges push for victory on anniversary of Russian invasion

Putin has so far failed in his aims of conquering Ukraine, while Zelensky is putting up a fight. (Credit: Mark Hall/NationalWorld)

Explainer Who is winning the war in Ukraine? Expert explains the situation

NationalWorld looks at the possible outcomes of the Ukraine war, and how likely each scenario is to take place. (Credit: Mark Hall/NationalWorld)

Explainer When will the war in Ukraine end? Three possible outcomes explained

US President Joe Biden (R) walks next to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) as he arrives for a visit in Kyiv. Credit: DIMITAR DILKOFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Joe Biden makes surprise visit to Ukraine - his first since invasion

Sir Keir Starmer has made his first trip to Ukraine since war broke out with Russia. (Credit: Getty images)

Keir Starmer makes first trip to Ukraine since war broke out

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visit a a military facility

Minute silence for Ukraine: UK to mark anniversary of Russia invasion

Zelensky made his plea once again for fighter jets while meeting with EU lawmakers in Brussels. (Credit: Getty Images)

Kremlin responds as Zelensky continues European quest for jets

Sunak has said “nothing is off the table” when it comes to sending Ukraine fighter jets. (Credit: Getty Images)

Explainer Sunak says ‘nothing is off the table’ as Zelensky in plea for jets

Ukrainian president Voldmyr Zelensky addressed British MPs n parliament on his first trip to the UK since war broke out. (Credit: PA)

Volodymyr Zelensky’s address to Parliament in full

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addresses parliamentarians in Westminster Hall, London, during his first visit to the UK since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Credit: PA

Volodymyr Zelensky addresses Parliament in first visit to UK since war

Boris Johnson visit Kyiv last year. Credit: SERGEI CHUZAVKOV/AFP via Getty Images

Boris Johnson claims Putin threatened to kill him with missile strike

Germany is set to send 31 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine after stalling on a decision to equip the country. (Credit: Getty Images)

Explainer How Leopard 2 tanks stack up as Germany commits to supporting Ukraine

US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin was among Western officials to meet in Germany as they discussed support for Ukraine. (Credit: Getty Images)

No commitment to more tanks for Ukraine from Western allies in Germany

Challenger 2 tanks are the UK’s principal battle tank (image: AFP/Getty Images)

UK to send squadron of Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine - what move means