Ukraine seeks to destroy Russian logistics with long-range weapons strikes, Vladimir Zelensky said. In addition, Kiev needs more air defense systems to strengthen the protection of Ukraine, he added.

A face-to-face meeting between the Ukrainian and Russian leaders is needed "to truly ensure a lasting peace," Zelensky said late on Saturday.

Ukraine’s president proposed reviving talks brokered by the Trump administration, which seemed stalled a month ago.

At home, however, the Cabinet recalibration has not been seen as a major shift, as the Ukrainian leader continues to rely on officials who have proven their effectiveness and loyalty during the war, now in its fourth year.

Mr Zelensky aims to shore up relations with Washington and isolate Russia internationally. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Trump’s decision to allow weapon sales to Ukraine culminated a five-month effort by allies to help Volodymyr Zelensky rebuild a relationship with the president.

Usyk's fifth round knockout win over Dubois on Saturday in London was the latest dazzling victory of a career that has seen him emerge as a national hero in his war-torn homeland

The theme of Ukraine as a landfill country, previously announced by Russian propaganda, has now been officially recognized by the Ukrainian authorities. This was stated by Verkhovna Rada deputy Alexander Dubinsky.