President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes that the possibility of ending the war or achieving a truce in Ukraine hinges on Europe's readiness to take a tougher stance on Russia. Source: Zelenskyy in an interview with Polish media during a visit to Warsaw on 15 January,

In a statement posted on X, Zelenskyy said he had instructed Ukraine's security service to allow journalists access to the captured soldiers.

Russia conducted a drone attack on Kyiv during PM Starmer's visit, emphasizing ongoing security challenges Ukraine faces in its fight against aggression.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that some 38,000 Russian troops have been killed or wounded fighting in Russia's western Kursk region since August.

Belief in the Ukrainian president has seen a slight dip, with 52% of Ukrainians feeling confident, 39% expressing distrust and 9% undecided, according to a survey conducted in December by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS).

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

In exchange for the release of these two soldiers, Zelenskyy has urged Russia to release Ukrainians taken as prisoners of war.

KYIV: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday (Jan 12) Kyiv is ready to hand over North Korean soldiers to their leader Kim Jong Un if he can organize their exchange for Ukrainians

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Ukraine Thursday with a pledge to help guarantee the country’s security for a century, days before Donald Trump is sworn in as U.S. president.

There is a chance to end Russia's war against Ukraine this year with American and European support. Source: Zelenskyy's interview with Polish media Details: Asked by Polish journalists about the probability of the war ending in 2025,