WorldOpinion shifts: support for continued war declines, as does faith in NATO and EU.
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Trump Jr. on Zelensky: “A weirdo”
WorldThe Ukrainian president asked several times to be invited to Trump's inauguration ceremony – but was turned down. This is revealed by eldest son Donald Trump Jr.
Slovakia’s leader on Zelensky: “A beggar and blackmailer”
World“Neither Slovakia nor the EU is at war. We have no reason to tolerate Zelensky's adventures”, argues Robert Fico.
Zelensky to present “victory plan”
WorldTo be announced at the NATO meeting in Germany this weekend.
Zelenskyj hopes to end war this fall – wants more money and weapons
World"Let's make this fall a time when Russian aggression falls - in a way that ends the war and restores the reliable international security order".
Zelensky: “God has a chevron with the Ukrainian flag on his shoulder”
WorldAt the same time, Ukrainian authorities have taken a hard line against the Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
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Many Ukrainians ready to compromise for peace
WorldPoll shows 44% of Ukrainians believe it is necessary to "seek compromise solutions in negotiations" to end the war.
US may stop funding Ukraine by year-end
World"We are out of money – and nearly out of time", warns the White House budget director.
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Zelensky’s associate: “He deludes himself”
WorldHe deludes himself. We’re out of options. We’re not winning. But try telling him that, says one of Zelenskyj's confidants.
Zelensky: “Putin wants to start a war in the Middle East”
WorldThe aim is allegedly to create "pain and suffering" and "destroy freedom in Europe".
Zelensky’s visit to Sweden results in ten-point agreement
Sweden"Sweden will support Ukraine as long as it is needed", promises Ulf Kristersson (M).
Russia’s tougher demands for peace in Ukraine
WorldThe demands for agreeing to a peace settlement in Ukraine have been considerably tightened.
Zelensky praises cooperation with global financial interests
WorldUkraine's president names controversial financial giants Goldman Sachs, BlackRock and JP Morgan as partners.
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