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Volodymyr Zelenskyy

President of Ukraine
Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelenskyy is the sixth President of Ukraine (since May 20, 2019). Prior to this, he worked as an actor, comedian, showman, producer, and screenwriter. From 2010 to 2012, he worked as the general producer of the Inter TV channel. He was born in 1978 in Kryvyi Rih. He received his higher education at the Kryvyi Rih Economic Institute, earning a bachelor's degree in law. He began his career as the captain of the comedy team "95th Quarter". His political career began in 2019 with the support of the "Servant of the People" party. In the presidential elections of the same year, he won with 73.22% of the vote. In 2022, he was named "Person of the Year" by Time magazine.
1997
Created and headed the KVN (Club of the Funny and Inventive People) team "Kvartal 95," which later transformed into the studio of the same name
2015
Played the main role in the television series "Servant of the People," where his character became the President of Ukraine
2019
Won a convincing victory in the presidential elections, gaining 73% of the votes
2019
Dissolved parliament and initiated early parliamentary elections, where his party won a majority
2019
Restored Ukrainian citizenship to Mikheil Saakashvili
2020
Achieved some progress in the fight against corruption in Ukraine
2022
Remained in Kyiv at the beginning of the full-scale invasion, refusing evacuation
2022
United Ukrainian society and mobilized international support to defend Ukraine
2022
Made a visit to the United States to secure support and assistance
2022
Was named Person of the Year by Time magazine
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Zelenskyy announced a meeting of G7 sanctions coordinators on the supply of foreign components to the Russian Federation

Next week, a meeting of G7 sanctions coordinators will take place to discuss limiting the supply of foreign components to Russia. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that Russian missiles and drones contain critical Western-made components.

Politics • October 5, 01:56 PM • 8304 views
Massive Russian attack on Ukraine: 18 people reported injured

As a result of Russia's massive attack on Ukraine, 18 people were injured, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported. Four people died in the Lviv region, including a child, and one person in the Zaporizhzhia region.

Society • October 5, 01:23 PM • 4874 views
Russia is trying to destroy gas infrastructure before winter

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia is trying to destroy Ukraine's civilian and gas infrastructure before winter. The enemy once again attacked gas infrastructure, with hits and destruction.

War in Ukraine • October 5, 12:53 PM • 4520 views
25 brigades of Territorial Defense Forces operate together with all other components of the Defense Forces - Zelenskyy

Over 100,000 Ukrainians joined the Territorial Defense Forces during the first month of the full-scale war. Currently, 25 brigades of the Territorial Defense Forces operate together with other components of the Defense and Security Forces.

Society • October 5, 12:40 PM • 4478 views
Sybiha on Russia's night attack: Transatlantic pressure on Russia must be increased

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha called for increased pressure on Russia, particularly on its energy revenues, after the night attack. More than 50 Russian missiles and 500 drones attacked Ukraine, killing at least five people.

War in Ukraine • October 5, 11:26 AM • 4338 views
Putin warned Trump against transferring Tomahawk missiles to UkraineVideo

Vladimir Putin stated that a possible US decision to supply Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine would lead to the destruction of positive trends in relations with Russia. He emphasized that this concerns the discussion of problems with the supply of new long-range systems.

Politics • October 5, 10:16 AM • 10931 views
Lubynets on massive Russian attack: a family of four died in Lviv regionPhoto

As a result of the Russian attack on Lviv region, a family of four, including a 15-year-old girl, died. In total, five people were killed and about ten wounded across Ukraine.

Society • October 5, 08:27 AM • 5124 views
Zelenskyy on the night attack: Russia launched over 50 missiles and about 500 drones at UkrainePhoto

Tonight, Ukraine suffered a combined attack: over 50 missiles and about 500 attack drones. As a result of the shelling, five people died, and about ten more were injured.

Society • October 5, 07:57 AM • 71514 views
Ukraine's Territorial Defense Day and World Teachers' Day: what else is celebrated on October 5

October 5 marks Ukraine's Territorial Defense Day and World Teachers' Day. Also on this day, World Meningitis Day, the City Days of Zaporizhzhia and Chernivtsi are celebrated, and believers honor the memory of the martyr Kharitina.

Society • October 5, 04:01 AM • 6435 views
Zelenskyy extended sanctions against Russian businessmen and introduced new restrictions for the military and oil sectors

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy extended sanctions against Russian businessmen and introduced new restrictions on Russia's military industry and oil sector. He emphasized that this is part of a comprehensive policy of pressure on Russia.

Politics • October 4, 04:04 PM • 10066 views
Mother and three children injured in Russian attack on Shostka railway station

As a result of the Russian attack on the railway station in Shostka, Sumy region, a 44-year-old woman and her three sons, aged 14, 11, and 7, were injured. The attack on October 4 targeted the Shostka-Kyiv passenger train, causing approximately 30 casualties.

War in Ukraine • October 4, 11:53 AM • 4926 views
Russia struck Shostka railway station twice, injuring passengers and railway workers - Deputy Prime Minister

Russia attacked the railway station in Shostka twice, first hitting the locomotive of a suburban train, and then the electric locomotive of the Kyiv-Shostka train during evacuation. There are reports of injured passengers and railway workers, and medics are providing assistance.

War in Ukraine • October 4, 10:14 AM • 4047 views
Zelenskyy showed the consequences of the Russian attack on the railway station in Shostka: dozens injured, railway workers and passengers were reportedly at the site of the strikeVideo

President Zelenskyy reacted to the Russian drone attack on the railway station in Shostka, Sumy region. Dozens of people are known to have been injured, including Ukrzaliznytsia employees and passengers.

War in Ukraine • October 4, 09:46 AM • 4392 views
Zelenskyy announced a series of new sanctions decisions: Russia's defense industry to prepare

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced new sanctions decisions, particularly against companies and individuals working for the Russian defense industry. Ukraine will combine its sanctions with international partners to increase pressure on Russia.

Politics • October 3, 06:42 PM • 3727 views
Cabinet dismisses head of State Service for Children's Affairs

The Cabinet of Ministers dismissed Petro Dobromilsky from the post of head of the State Service of Ukraine for Children's Affairs. Vadym Reshetniak was also dismissed from the post of deputy head of the State Geological Survey.

Politics • October 3, 06:27 PM • 3815 views
Today, Russia launched 35 missiles at Ukraine's gas infrastructure; only half were shot down - Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported another Russian attack on gas infrastructure, with 35 missiles launched, including ballistic ones. Attacks on energy facilities in Chernihiv, Sumy, and Donetsk regions were also recorded.

War in Ukraine • October 3, 06:19 PM • 6899 views
Stefanishyna on shutdown: no direct impact on aid to Ukraine yet

Ukraine's Ambassador to the US, Olha Stefanishyna, stated that the US government shutdown currently has no direct impact on aid to Ukraine, and all planned deliveries are proceeding on schedule. The embassy continues to monitor the situation and maintains contact with American partners.

Politics • October 3, 02:35 PM • 112184 views
Deadly bad weather in Odesa: among the dead is a 23-year-old employee of the Odesa Regional Military Administration

Nadiia Mishei, a 23-year-old employee of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, died as a result of bad weather; her body was found in Serhii Eisenstein Lane. The girl stopped communicating on September 30 after 7:00 p.m.

Society • October 3, 02:21 PM • 4107 views
Big water in Odesa: rescuers are eliminating the consequences of bad weather for the fourth day, work continues in 13 locationsPhoto

SES rescuers have been working for the fourth day to eliminate the consequences of bad weather in Odesa, work is still ongoing in 13 locations. SES psychologists are providing assistance to the victims, while the number of victims of the bad weather has risen to 10 people.

Society • October 3, 02:03 PM • 3702 views
Umerov announced the Technology Stake: we expect a report on the algorithm for launching controlled arms exports

Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov announced a technology stake that will focus on increasing funding for arms procurement. One of the tools will be controlled arms exports, which should fill the budget for defense procurement.

Society • October 3, 01:38 PM • 5586 views
Zelenskyy invites President of Congo to Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with President of the Democratic Republic of Congo Félix Tshisekedi, thanking him for his solidarity. The leaders discussed peace, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the development of bilateral relations, including defense cooperation, agricultural technologies, and digitalization.

Politics • October 3, 01:06 PM • 2861 views
Odesa investigates possible official negligence that led to the city's flooding

Odesa is investigating possible official negligence by city council officials that led to large-scale flooding of the city. Law enforcement officers are checking the improper maintenance of the drainage system and the failure to take measures for water drainage.

Crimes and emergencies • October 3, 11:28 AM • 3037 views
Lviv City Council to install memorial plaque to Andriy Parubiy

Next week, a memorial plaque in honor of Andriy Parubiy will be installed on the facade of the building at 48 Akademika S. Yefremova Street in Lviv. This was reported by the Lviv City Council.

Society • October 3, 11:02 AM • 4205 views
Tanker Boracay, detained in France, continued sailing despite suspicions of ties to Russia's "shadow fleet" - DW

The tanker Boracay, detained by the French military on suspicion of ties to Russia's "shadow fleet," continued its course from the west coast of France to the Suez Canal, according to Marine Traffic and Vesselfinder.

News of the World • October 3, 10:53 AM • 3321 views
Restoration of power grids continues in Chernihiv region

Restoration of power grids continues in Chernihiv region after Russian shelling. In Slavutych, electricity supply to critical infrastructure facilities has been restored, and energy workers are working to fully power the city.

Society • October 3, 08:08 AM • 4650 views
US shutdown threatens delays in arms supplies to Ukraine - The Telegraph

The US shutdown could lead to significant delays in arms supplies to Ukraine, as meetings between the Ukrainian delegation and American officials have been disrupted. Ukrainian delegations are reviewing their plans for visits to the US amid "massive attacks of unprecedented intensity" from Russia.

War in Ukraine • October 3, 06:22 AM • 17700 views
Munich Airport resumes operations after overnight closure due to drone sightings

Munich International Airport has resumed operations after an overnight closure caused by the appearance of unknown drones in its airspace. The incident led to the cancellation and diversion of dozens of flights, affecting approximately 3,000 passengers.

News of the World • October 3, 06:13 AM • 3694 views
Odesa eliminates the consequences of the natural disaster: details revealedPhoto

In Odesa, the elimination of the consequences of the natural disaster, which led to human casualties and destruction, continues with round-the-clock work of rescue, utility, and energy services. Almost 900 thousand cubic meters of water have been drained, 147 tons of garbage have been removed, and 13 damaged building structures have been dismantled.

Society • October 3, 06:04 AM • 3381 views
Ministry of Social Policy expands protection for children and youth deported or forcibly displaced by Russia

The government has extended protection for children and youth affected by deportations up to the age of 23. This will allow them to receive support, assistance with return and reintegration.

Society • October 3, 01:48 AM • 4473 views
US Tomahawk missile deliveries to Ukraine unlikely - Reuters

The United States of America is discussing the possibility of increasing military aid to Ukraine, but the supply of long-range missiles, including Tomahawk, remains in doubt due to limited stocks and the risks of escalation. The US is considering alternative options, including transferring systems with a shorter range or purchasing missiles by European allies.

Politics • October 2, 11:18 PM • 19839 views