Zelensky to press Trump on air defences while in Washington
Ukraine's leader is hoping to firm up US commitments to bolstering Kyiv's anti-ballistic missile defences, as Russia has escalated deadly attacks.
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"We will achieve our objectives and will together do everything for victory, for Russia."
— Vladimir Putin , Politician
"Perhaps it is time to freeze this conflict and return to the Istanbul formula 2.0."
— Kassym-Jomart Tokayev , Politician
Key People
Benjamin Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Tokayev is the President of Kazakhstan, commenting on the Ukraine conflict.
Senator from South Carolina and chair of the Senate Budget Committee.
Vladimir Putin is the President of Russia.
President of Ukraine who attended a summit in Yerevan.
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Ukraine's leader is hoping to firm up US commitments to bolstering Kyiv's anti-ballistic missile defences, as Russia has escalated deadly attacks.
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