Person: Volodymyr Zelenskiy

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<p>People look at a damaged residential building at Koshytsa Street, a suburb of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. Picture: Genya Savilov/AFP via Getty Images</p>

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Timeline: Russia enters Kyiv; Putin urges Ukrainian army to take over - today's main developments

Zelenskiy pleads for international help as thousands of Ukrainians flee amid widespread fighting

<p>Russia's Defense Ministry announced on Tuesday that some units participating in military exercises would begin returning to their bases. Picture: Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP</p>

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Biden warns that Russian threat remains as Ukraine holds 'day of unity'

In a White House televised address, the US President warned that a Russian invasion of the Ukraine “remains distinctly possible”

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Donald Trump doesn’t even understand his own constitution

There is nothing even remotely unconstitutional about the house’s decision to impeach Donald Trump, writes Noah Feldman.

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Putin meets with new Ukraine leader for first time

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Trump impeachment inquiry goes public

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Ukraine leader was worried about pressure long before key Trump phonecall

House Democrats subpoena US Energy Secretary in Trump impeachment probe

House Democrats have subpoenaed the US Energy Secretary as part of their impeachment investigation into President Donald Trump’s dealings with Ukraine.

Thu, 10 Oct, 2019

All the president’s men: Ukraine scandal actors

The scandal over a phone call between US president Donald Trump and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky also involves a large cast of secondary players, writes Andy Sullivan.

Mon, 07 Oct, 2019

Democrats ask whether Trump abused his office

After an explosive statement by a CIA whistleblower, US legislators are examining evidence that Donald Trump used his presidency to pursue a personal vendetta, writes Brad Heath

Mon, 30 Sep, 2019

Markets mull the political twists of impeaching Trump

Revelations about Donald Trump’s interactions with Ukraine’s president are shaping up to be the most serious threat to his presidency so far, surpassing even the special counsel investigation into Russian election interference that dogged the first two years of his administration.

Sat, 28 Sep, 2019

Whistleblower complaint alleges that President Donald Trump abused the power of his office

A secret whistleblower complaint at the centre of an impeachment inquiry alleges that President Donald Trump abused the power of his office to “solicit interference from a foreign country” in next year’s US election.

Thu, 26 Sep, 2019

White House releases transcript of Trump's phonecall with Ukrainian president

It was alleged that Mr Trump threatened to withhold aid from Ukraine in a phone conversation with President Volodymyr Zelensky in July if he didn't launch that investigation.

Wed, 25 Sep, 2019

Planes land in Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap

Planes carrying prisoners freed by Russia and Ukraine have landed in the countries' capitals, in an exchange that could be a significant step towards improving relations between Moscow and Kiev.

Sat, 07 Sep, 2019

Ukraine coalition collapses in blow to President-elect

Ukraine's ruling parliamentary coalition has collapsed in a setback for the president-elect's plans to hold early elections.

Fri, 17 May, 2019

'He's a lovely fella when he's asleep' - Bertie Ahern says Rees-Mogg did not know what the Irish border was

Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has claimed that Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg admitted to him that he had no idea what the Irish border was.

Tue, 30 Apr, 2019

Comedian heads for landslide victory in Ukraine presidential election

Results from nearly all polling stations show that TV star Volodymyr Zelenskiy has won the Ukrainian presidential run-off vote in a landslide.

Mon, 22 Apr, 2019

Turning a deaf ear invites chaos - The politics of redemption

This is Easter Monday and Christians will celebrate core, unchanging beliefs: The ideas of redemption and rebirth encapsulated in yesterday’s resurrection rejoicing.

Mon, 22 Apr, 2019

Far-right rejected: Reality TV is a political force

It may be time to consider if reality television is as great a threat to democracy as social media.

Tue, 02 Apr, 2019