Ukraine updates: Olaf Scholz makes surprise visit to Kyiv

NATO must focus on military aid for Ukraine, not peace deal, says alliance chief Mark Rutte

Allies are keen to bolster Ukraine's defence and footing in the war before Donald Trump retakes office in the US in just over a month.

Zelensky Insults Putin with Vulgar Message; Russia Reacts, Calls Him a 'Clown'| Shocking Showdown

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has escalated tensions with Russia, sending a crude and defiant message to President Vladimir Putin during a joint press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. When asked what Russia should do to start peace talks, Zelensky responded with a Vulgar remark, dismissing the possibility of negotiations. His statement, which referenced earlier Ukrainian propaganda about defying Russian forces, has drawn significant backlash. #ZelenskyVsPutin #VulgarMessage #RussiaUkraineConflict #PutinResponse #ZelenskyInsultsPutin #UkraineWar2024 #DiplomaticShowdown #ZelenskyClownComment #UkraineRussiaTensions #PeaceTalksStalled #RussiaUkraineTensions #PoliticalClash #ZelenskyDiplomacy #PutinStance #WarOfWords ~HT.318~PR.152~ED.102~GR.125~

A tribute to the memory of Ukrainian soldiers

On Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz paid tribute to fallen soldiers at the national memorial on Independence Square in Kyiv, Ukraine, before visiting wounded Ukrainian soldiers in hospital.

German Chancellor Scholz defends decision not to deliver long-range missiles to Ukraine

During a surprise visit to Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz addressed two of Kyiv's key demands: supplying German and Swedish-made Taurus long-range missiles and accelerating its NATO membership.

Germany's Scholz makes surprise visit to Kyiv weeks before no-confidence vote

The visit comes weeks before the German leader is set to ask his parliament for a vote of no confidence, which he is widely expected to lose.

Top EU officials visiting Ukraine promise more sanctions against Russia

Kaja Kallas and two other senior EU officials made a surprise visit to Kyiv on Sunday for talks with President Zelenskyy on how to scale up the bloc's support.

Volkswagen workers on strike over proposed pay cuts and plant closures

The two-hour stoppages included the company's base plant at Wolfsburg, where workers protested against a cost-cutting drive by the car maker's management which includes the threat of plant closures in Germany.