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ABC News exclusive: Zelenskyy speaks out as Russia retaliates

Martha Raddatz speaks one-on-one with Pres. Zelenskyy, who reveals how Ukraine's brazen drone attack was executed.
2 hours ago
ABC News exclusive: Zelenskyy speaks out as Russia retaliates
3 hours ago

Zelenskyy rejects Trump's playground characterization of Ukraine war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy refuted President Donald Trump's characterization of the war between Russia and Ukraine.
3 hours ago
The full interview between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Martha Raddatz, co-anchor of This Week with George Stephanopoulos, will air on Sunday morning on This Week.
4 hours ago

Zelenskyy says Russian drivers 'didn't know' about role in audacious drone attack

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Russian truck drivers who transported what would become platforms for Ukraine's drone attack on Russian warplanes did so unwittingly.
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The full interview between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Martha Raddatz, co-anchor of This Week with George Stephanopoulos, will air on Sunday morning on This Week.
June 6, 2025 at 10:40 PM

Zelenskyy says Russia and Ukraine are not 'kids' fighting, Putin 'is a murderer'

In an exclusive interview with ABC News’ Martha Raddatz, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responds to President Donald Trump comparing Russia and Ukraine to “two young people fighting.”
June 6, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Zelenskyy says Russia and Ukraine are not 'kids' fighting, Putin 'is a murderer'
June 6, 2025 at 9:51 PM

Zelenskyy says Russian drivers ‘didn’t know anything’ about role in drone attack

In an exclusive interview with ABC News’ Martha Raddatz, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reveals new details about the surprise drone attack on Russian military targets.
June 6, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Zelenskyy says Russian drivers ‘didn’t know anything’ about role in drone attack
June 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Satellite images show aftermath of Ukraine drone attack on Russian airfields

At least 11 Russian aircraft were destroyed, according to an analysis by experts.
June 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
At least 11 Russian aircraft were destroyed, according to an analysis by experts.
June 6, 2025 at 2:46 PM

Russia ‘in constant violation of the law of armed conflict’: Defense analyst

Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East Mick Mulroy discusses the latest assault by the Russian military on Ukraine.
June 6, 2025 at 2:46 PM
VIDEO: Russia ‘in constant violation of the law of armed conflict’: Defense analyst
June 6, 2025 at 2:39 PM

Ukrainian Air Force reports 'ballistics on Kyiv' amid reports of strikes in Chernihiv

Air defense has been activated in Kyiv amid reports of airstrikes targeting Chernihiv, a city in northern Ukraine, ABC News confirmed.
June 6, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Air defense activates in Kyiv, Ukraine, June 6, 2025.
June 6, 2025 at 12:56 PM

Russia unleashes airstrikes on Ukraine

More than 400 drones and 40 missiles were launched from Russia, leaving several dead and many more injured.
June 6, 2025 at 12:56 PM
VIDEO: Russia unleashes airstrikes on Ukraine
June 6, 2025 at 11:47 AM

Ukrainian Air Force reports 'ballistics on Kyiv' by Russia

The escalation of attacks between Ukraine and Russia comes as U.S.-brokered peace talks between the countries have failed to come to fruition.
June 6, 2025 at 11:47 AM
The escalation of attacks between Ukraine and Russia comes as U.S.-brokered peace talks between the countries have failed to come to fruition.
June 6, 2025 at 1:53 AM

Russia responds to drone attack with fierce assault on Kharkiv, killing more than 40

The Russian barrage in Ukraine's second largest city targeted residential high-rises and destroyed a government building.
June 6, 2025 at 1:53 AM
VIDEO: Russia responds to drone attack with fierce assault on Kharkiv, killing more than 40
June 5, 2025 at 7:35 PM

Aftermath of Ukraine drone strike on Russia seen in satellite imagery

The aftermath of a Ukrainian drone strike on Russian airspaces is shown in satellite imagery.
June 5, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks to journalists during a press conference in Kyiv, Ukraine, June 4, 2025.
June 5, 2025 at 2:31 PM

Trump: Putin plans to retaliate for Ukraine’s drone attack

President Donald Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin told him in a phone call on Wednesday that Putin will retaliate against Ukraine for its coordinated drone attack on Russian war planes.
June 5, 2025 at 2:31 PM
VIDEO: Trump: Putin plans to retaliate for Ukraine’s drone attack
June 5, 2025 at 11:57 AM

Russian strike kills 5 in Ukraine, including a 1 year old

Ukrainian officials say at least five people, including a 1-year-old child, his mother and grandmother, were killed in a Russian drone strike on a northern Ukrainian overnight
June 5, 2025 at 11:57 AM
In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, firefighters put out the fire following Russia's drone attack in the Pryluky, Chernihiv region, Ukraine, Thursday, June 5, 2025. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP)
June 5, 2025 at 8:34 AM

Trump says Putin vows to retaliate against Ukraine after brazen drone attack

Trump spoke on the phone with Putin for more than an hour saying it was "not a conversation that will lead to immediate peace."
June 5, 2025 at 8:34 AM
VIDEO: Trump says Putin vows to retaliate against Ukraine after brazen drone attack
June 4, 2025 at 9:04 PM

Trump says he had 'good' call with Putin but peace not 'immediate'

Trump said he and Putin discussed Ukraine's large-scale drone operation that targeted Russian military airfields on Sunday and "various other attacks."
June 4, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, June 4, 2025 and President Donald Trump in Washington, May 30, 2025.
June 4, 2025 at 7:06 PM

Trump says he had 'good' call with Putin but peace not 'immediate'

President Donald Trump said he spoke to Russian President Putin on Wednesday, describing their call as "good" but "not a conversation that will lead to immediate Peace."
June 4, 2025 at 7:06 PM
VIDEO: Trump says he had 'good' call with Putin but peace not 'immediate'
June 4, 2025 at 1:55 AM

Does Ukraine’s surprise drone attack signal a change in the war?

ABC News' Tom Soufi Burridge reports on Ukraine’s targeted drone strike in Russia that took out several bombers in the latest series of unusual warfare tactics.
June 4, 2025 at 1:55 AM
VIDEO: Does Ukraine’s surprise drone attack signal a change in the war?
June 3, 2025 at 10:49 PM

Hegseth will skip a meeting on organizing military aid to Ukraine

America’s Pentagon chief will not be in attendance when more than 50 other defense leaders meet this week to coordinate military aid to Ukraine
June 3, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth meets with Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz at the Pentagon, Tuesday, May 27, 2025 in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)
June 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM

Ukraine claims new underwater bomb attack on Russia's Crimean Bridge

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) on Tuesday claimed to have conducted a new attack on Russia's Kerch Strait Bridge.
June 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
This image taken from a Ukraine Security Service (SBU) handout shows alleged damage to the Kerch Strait Bridge following an explosion there on June 03, 2025.
June 3, 2025 at 4:07 PM

Ukraine claims new underwater bomb attack on Russia's Crimean Bridge

The Security Service of Ukraine on Tuesday claimed to have conducted a new attack on Russia's Kerch Strait Bridge.
June 3, 2025 at 4:07 PM
VIDEO: Ukraine claims new underwater bomb attack on Russia's Crimean Bridge
June 3, 2025 at 2:25 PM

New details on surprise Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia

Ukraine’s “Operation Spiderweb,” kept secret for well over a year, was highly coordinated as the Ukrainians managed to smuggle in an army of explosive-laden drones across Russia.
June 3, 2025 at 2:25 PM
VIDEO: New details on surprise Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia
June 3, 2025 at 12:55 PM

As Ukraine and Russia step up attacks, the Trump administration steps back: ANALYSIS

Ukrainian staged a daring drone strike just before a new round of peace talks.
June 3, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Smoke rises above the area following what local authorities called a drone attack on a military unit in the Sredny settlement, in the Usolsky district of the Irkutsk region, Russia, in this still image from a video published June 1, 2025.
June 3, 2025 at 1:13 AM

Daring, highly-coordinated Ukrainian drone strikes shock Russia

In a daring military operation named 'Operation Spider Web, ' Ukraine taking out an estimated 30% of Russia's strategic bombers with drones launched from what look like shipping containers.
June 3, 2025 at 1:13 AM
VIDEO: Daring, highly-coordinated Ukrainian drone strikes shock Russia
June 2, 2025 at 8:41 PM

Zelenskyy says Ukraine will continue attacks unless Russia halts offensive

Ukrainian and Russian delegations met again in Istanbul on Monday to take part in the next round of U.S.-brokered peace talks.
June 2, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attends a press conference before a meeting of the leaders of the Bucharest Nine and the Nordic countriesin in Vilnius, Lithuania, June 2, 2025.
June 2, 2025 at 3:46 PM

Ukraine-Russia peace talks yield no ceasefire agreement

ABC News’ Marcus Moore and former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East Mick Mulroy discuss the latest round of U.S.-brokered peace talks.
June 2, 2025 at 3:46 PM
VIDEO: Ukraine-Russia peace talks yield no ceasefire agreement
June 2, 2025 at 1:15 PM

Ukraine drone attacks target military air bases inside Russia

Footage captured in real-time shows Ukraine’s surprise coordinated drone attack on some of Russia’s key airfields.
June 2, 2025 at 1:15 PM
VIDEO: Ukraine drone attacks target military air bases inside Russia
June 2, 2025 at 11:28 AM

Ukraine drone attacks target bombers at airfields deep inside Russia

The Security Service of Ukraine conducted a large-scale operation targeting four Russian military airfields on Sunday, an SBU source confirmed.
June 2, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Ukrainian drones concealed inside makeshift 'mobile houses' with retractable roofs were used in attack, June 1, 2025, on Russian military airfields, an Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) source told ABC News.
June 2, 2025 at 7:53 AM

Ukraine and Russia meet in Turkey for peace talks with few hopes for a breakthrough

Delegations from Russia and Ukraine are gathered in Turkey for their second round of direct peace talks in just over two weeks, although expectations were low for any significant progress on ending the 3-year-old war
June 2, 2025 at 7:53 AM
In this image taken from video released June 1, 2025, by a source in the Ukrainian Security Service shows a Ukrainian drone striking Russian planes deep in Russia's territory. (Source in the Ukrainian Security Service via AP)
June 2, 2025 at 1:26 AM

Ukraine launches massive drone strike on Russian airfields 

The attack, which took more than a year to execute and was personally supervised by Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, allegedly destroyed more than 40 Russian planes.
June 2, 2025 at 1:26 AM
VIDEO: Ukraine launches massive drone strike on Russian airfields 
June 1, 2025 at 10:51 PM

Ukraine strikes back, attacking Russian airfields

These drone attacks come as leaders from Russia and Ukraine are expected to return to the table for a second round of peace talks.
June 1, 2025 at 10:51 PM
VIDEO: Ukraine strikes back, attacking Russian airfields
June 1, 2025 at 10:49 PM

Ukraine targets Russian airfields in drone attack

Ukrainian drones and missiles targeted four Russian military airfields across the country, destroying some of its nuclear-capable bomber fleet on the ground.
June 1, 2025 at 10:49 PM
VIDEO: Ukraine targets Russian airfields in drone attack
June 1, 2025 at 2:06 PM

Possible Ukraine-Russia peace talks planned for Monday

Leaders from Russia and Ukraine could return to the table for a seconds round of peace talks.
June 1, 2025 at 2:06 PM
VIDEO: Possible Ukraine-Russia peace talks planned for Monday
May 31, 2025 at 8:04 PM

At least 10 killed, 33 injured in Russian attacks in Ukraine overnight, officials say

The Ukrainian Air Force said Saturday morning that Russia had carried out 114 aerial attacks on Ukraine overnight with drones and missiles.
May 31, 2025 at 8:04 PM
A resident gestures as he stands near buildings damaged by Russian military strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in the frontline town of Myrnohrad, Donetsk region, Ukraine May 29, 2025.
May 31, 2025 at 6:31 PM

At least 10 dead, 33 hurt in Russian attacks across Ukraine overnight, officials say

At least 10 people were killed and 33 others were injured across Ukraine as a result of Russia's attacks, according to regional and local authorities.
May 31, 2025 at 6:31 PM
VIDEO: At least 10 dead, 33 hurt in Russian attacks across Ukraine overnight, officials say
May 29, 2025 at 1:33 AM

As Ukraine talks founder, Trump turns to Mideast for signs of progress: ANALYSIS

As negotiations to end the war in Ukraine stall, the Trump administration is turning to the Middle East to fulfill the president’s vow to be a global peacemaker.
May 29, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff speaks to the meida as President Donald Trump listens in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, May 28, 2025.
May 28, 2025 at 8:08 PM

Russia says Trump 'does not fully understand' after criticism of Putin

Hundreds of Ukrainian drones crossed into Russia overnight into Wednesday morning, dozens of which targeted Moscow.
May 28, 2025 at 8:08 PM
A firefighter works outside a burning house while putting out a fire following what local authorities called a Ukrainian drone attack on a settlement in the Moscow region, Russia, in this picture published May 28, 2025.
May 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM

Trump has shifted his stance on Putin, but Russia shows no signs of backing down

Trump previously said his personal relationship with Putin would usher in peace for Ukraine. Now, he says Putin's gone "absolutely CRAZY!"
May 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM
President Donald Trump in Washington, May 12, 2025 and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Krasnodar Region, Russia, May 19, 2025.
May 28, 2025 at 5:19 PM

Hundreds of Ukrainian drones launched into Russia

Moscow's Sheremetyevo International Airport warned travelers of delays due to flight restrictions imposed during the latest drone attack.
May 28, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Moscow's Sheremetyevo International Airport warned travelers of delays due to flight restrictions imposed during the latest drone attack.
May 28, 2025 at 8:18 AM

Zelenskyy visits Berlin as he seeks more support for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will visit Berlin to meet with new German Chancellor Friedrich Merz
May 28, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during a briefing in Kyiv, Ukraine, Monday, May 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)
May 27, 2025 at 6:50 PM

Trump blasts Putin over deadly drone attacks in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russian forces "used the largest number of drones against our cities and communities since the beginning of the full-scale war."
May 27, 2025 at 6:50 PM
VIDEO: Trump blasts Putin over deadly drone attacks in Ukraine
May 27, 2025 at 4:26 PM

Putin 'playing games' with US peace talks, Zelenskyy says amid drone attack

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy again appealed to the U.S. to apply more pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin in pursuit of peace talks to end Moscow's war.
May 27, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy takes a phone call in his office in Kyiv, May 26, 2025.
May 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Putin 'playing games' with US peace talks, Zelenskyy says

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy again appealed to the U.S. to apply more pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin in pursuit of peace talks to end Moscow's war.
May 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
VIDEO: Putin 'playing games' with US peace talks, Zelenskyy says
May 27, 2025 at 2:59 PM

Zelenskyy says new data shows that Russia is preparing new offensive operations

Ukrainian intelligence and open-source data show Russian President Vladimir Putin does not "plan to end the war," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday.
May 27, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks to journalists during a news conference in Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
May 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM

Trump blasts Putin after largest ever drone, missile attack on Ukraine

Russia launched 900 drones in just three days, killing dozens of Ukrainians and injuring more than 100 people.
May 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
VIDEO: Trump blasts Putin after largest ever drone, missile attack on Ukraine
May 27, 2025 at 6:37 AM

Trump rebukes Putin, calling Russian leader "crazy" after Ukraine bombardment

Pres. Trump also marked Memorial Day by honoring the fallen at Arlington National Cemetery.
May 27, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Trump rebukes Putin, calling Russian leader "crazy" after Ukraine bombardment
May 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM

Russia renews massive air attacks on Ukraine after Trump calls Putin 'crazy'

Russia and Ukraine continued long-range cross-border drone attacks on Sunday night into Monday morning.
May 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Explosions are seen in the night sky as Ukrainian servicemen fire towards drones during a Russian strike in Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 26, 2025.
May 26, 2025 at 10:53 AM

Russia launches large-scale assault on Ukraine 

President Zelenskyy denounces what he calls U.S. silence as Russia launches a large-scale assault on Ukraine with drones and missiles.
May 26, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Russia launches large-scale assault on Ukraine 
May 25, 2025 at 6:22 PM

Poland scrambles fighter jets amid massive Russian airstrikes in Ukraine

Russian drones and missiles again bombarded cities across Ukraine on Saturday night into Sunday morning despite the completion of a major prisoner exchange.
May 25, 2025 at 6:22 PM
An explosion of a drone lights up the sky over Kyiv, Ukraine, during a Russian attack on May 25, 2025.
May 25, 2025 at 2:56 PM

Russia bombards Ukraine with massive drone and missile attacks

Ukraine's air force said that Russia launched a total of 367 "air attack vehicles" at targets across the country.
May 25, 2025 at 2:56 PM
VIDEO: Russia bombards Ukraine with massive drone and missile attacks