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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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Russian attack on Ternopil on November 19: according to preliminary data, an X-101 missile hit a high-rise building - Ihnat

During the attack on Ternopil on November 19, Russian occupiers could have used a strategic X-101 air-to-surface cruise missile, Yuriy Ihnat reported. As a result of the enemy attack, 16 people were killed and 64 were injured.

Society • November 19, 10:35 AM • 5233 views
Head of the President's Office Yermak confirmed his visit to TurkeyVideo

Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak confirmed his visit to Turkey as part of a delegation led by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He stated that he is in constant contact with US President's Special Representative Steve Witkoff to stop Russian aggression.

Politics • November 19, 08:48 AM • 3275 views
9 dead in Ternopil and injured in a number of regions: Zelensky showed the consequences of the Russian attack with more than 470 drones and 48 missilesPhotoVideo

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky reported on the consequences of Russia's night attack with more than 470 drones and 48 missiles. In Ternopil, residential buildings were hit, which led to 9 deaths.

War in Ukraine • November 19, 07:35 AM • 24255 views
Zelenskyy arrived in Turkey: what meetings are expectedPhoto

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Turkey on November 19. He was met by Deputy Mayor of Ankara Faruk Köylüoğlu.

Politics • November 19, 07:17 AM • 16422 views
Zelenskyy congratulates Rinkēvičs on Latvia's Independence Day

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated his Latvian counterpart Edgars Rinkēvičs on Latvia's Independence Day. Ukraine is grateful to Latvia for its unwavering support and active stance.

Politics • November 19, 05:32 AM • 4377 views
Trump sent a Pentagon delegation to Kyiv to resume peace talks

US President Donald Trump has sent a high-ranking Pentagon delegation to Kyiv to resume dialogue on ending the Russian-Ukrainian war. US Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll will hold talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other Ukrainian officials, and also plans to meet with Russian government officials.

Politics • November 19, 05:06 AM • 29233 views
Trump administration secretly developing new plan to end war in Ukraine with Russia - Axios

The administration of US President Donald Trump is secretly developing a new 28-point plan with Russia to end the war in Ukraine. Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, discussed it with Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev.

War in Ukraine • November 19, 03:05 AM • 22945 views
Zelenskyy in Turkey seeks to leverage US pressure on Russia to resume negotiations

President Zelenskyy will travel to Turkey to meet with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. The purpose of the visit is to leverage growing US pressure on Moscow to resume diplomatic efforts to end the war with Russia.

Politics • November 18, 07:35 PM • 4552 views
Spain guaranteed Ukraine one billion euros annually and new air defense and economic aid packages – ZelenskyyVideo

Spain will provide Ukraine with annual support of 1 billion euros as part of a bilateral security agreement. A new defense package of 300 million euros and economic aid of 200 million euros have also been allocated.

Politics • November 18, 07:06 PM • 53700 views
Zelenskyy announces meeting with Erdogan to discuss just peace

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on November 19. They will discuss ways to achieve a just peace for Ukraine and receive signals from the United States.

Politics • November 18, 06:42 PM • 3252 views
Spain to transfer 40 anti-aircraft missiles for air defense systems to Ukraine - Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Spain will transfer 40 missiles for IRIS/T air defense systems to Ukraine. This is part of a new defense aid package, which is important for Ukraine in winter.

Politics • November 18, 06:15 PM • 8130 views
Zelenskyy in Madrid awarded the Order of Princess Olga to the director of the Spanish Foundation for assistance to UkraineVideo

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Madrid presented the Order of Princess Olga to Sister María Lucía Caram Padilla, director of the Santa Clara Monastery Foundation. She has visited Ukraine more than 40 times with humanitarian missions, providing assistance to wounded soldiers and civilians.

Society • November 18, 04:13 PM • 4167 views
Zelenskyy met with King Felipe VI of SpainVideo

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with King Felipe VI of Spain, thanking him for his support of Ukraine. Zelenskyy is in Spain to strengthen aid and bring an end to the war.

Politics • November 18, 04:11 PM • 3088 views
Zelenskyy's visit to Turkey and talks with Witkoff: AFP learned the main goal

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will travel to Turkey to meet with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Steve Witkoff to restore US involvement in diplomatic efforts to end the Russian invasion. Kyiv hopes that Washington will be able to push Moscow to negotiations, including through the imposition of sanctions.

Politics • November 18, 02:32 PM • 5399 views
Spain allocates €1 billion to Ukraine for American weapons for the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Spain will allocate 1 billion euros for the purchase of American military equipment for Ukraine, said Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Madrid.

Politics • November 18, 02:05 PM • 29384 views
"Madyar's Birds" struck key thermal power plants in occupied Donetsk region: Brovdi announced a "blackout in the swamps"Video

Commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Robert Brovdi reported on the strikes by the "Madyar's Birds" unit on the Zuyivska and Starobeshevska thermal power plants in the temporarily occupied Donetsk region. These actions are intended to cause a "blackout in the swamps."

War in Ukraine • November 18, 01:19 PM • 3875 views
Ukraine and Greece launch joint production of naval drones

Ukraine and Greece have agreed on joint production of naval drones at Greek shipbuilding enterprises. This will satisfy the needs of both countries and reduce Greece's technological gap with Turkey.

News of the World • November 18, 01:04 PM • 3850 views
Zelenskyy and Witkoff's talks in Turkey will take place without Russian participation, the Kremlin said

The planned talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, in Turkey will take place without Russia's participation. Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia had not received information about the meeting but would await its results.

Politics • November 18, 10:13 AM • 4710 views
Trump's special envoy Witkoff to join talks with Zelenskyy in Turkey - Reuters

US President's special envoy Steve Witkoff will visit Turkey on November 19 to join talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Witkoff, who previously participated in diplomatic efforts regarding Ukraine and the Gaza ceasefire, met with Putin.

Politics • November 18, 08:43 AM • 27481 views
Zelenskyy is preparing for a Staff meeting on Thursday, announced legislative initiatives and quick decisions

President Zelenskyy instructed to prepare for a Staff meeting and will hold meetings with government officials, the leadership of the Verkhovna Rada, and deputies of the "Servant of the People" faction. He is preparing several legislative initiatives and quick decisions for the state.

Politics • November 18, 07:36 AM • 3252 views
Zelenskyy is in Spain today, announced meetings in Turkey on Wednesday: what's on the agenda

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Spain for meetings aimed at strengthening aid and bringing the war to an end. Tomorrow he will have meetings in Turkey, where he will propose developed solutions and work on resuming prisoner exchanges.

Politics • November 18, 07:28 AM • 3623 views
Macron, Merz and Starmer to meet in Berlin on Tuesday

On Tuesday, November 18, a trilateral meeting will take place in Berlin between German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The leaders will meet for dinner after the summit on Europe's digital sovereignty, in which Macron will participate.

Politics • November 17, 11:48 PM • 4613 views
Zelenskyy in France thanked fishermen for anti-drone nets for Ukrainian citiesVideo

President Zelenskyy met with French fishermen who supply anti-drone nets to protect frontline cities in Ukraine. This initiative helps save civilian lives in Kherson, Zaporizhzhia regions, and in the east of the country.

Politics • November 17, 08:06 PM • 4730 views
Umerov to return to Ukraine, probably on Thursday - source

Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov will return to Ukraine on Thursday, November 19, after a foreign trip that began on November 11. Information about his refusal to return to Ukraine is fake.

Politics • November 17, 04:11 PM • 3937 views
They want to "outlast" Trump: the Center for Countering Disinformation commented on Medvedev's words about the terms of the "SMO" completion

Dmytro Medvedev stated that the "special military operation" will continue until the Kremlin's goals are achieved, which are in fact the destruction of Ukraine and the maximum expulsion of Ukrainians.

War in Ukraine • November 17, 03:41 PM • 13840 views
Large-scale audit of state energy enterprises launched in Ukraine: Energoatom is the first to be checked – Svyrydenko

The government has initiated a large-scale audit in Ukraine's energy sector. According to Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, Energoatom was the first to be audited.

Politics • November 17, 03:20 PM • 3161 views
The National Security and Defense Council denied information that Umerov refuses to return to Ukraine

The Center for Countering Disinformation denied information about the departure of the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, Rustem Umerov, from the country. He is in the United States to strengthen international support for Ukraine.

Society • November 17, 02:15 PM • 54863 views
Zelenskyy: measures to cleanse Ukraine of corruption are insufficient

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that measures to cleanse Ukraine of corruption are insufficient. He emphasized that relevant actions will continue.

Politics • November 17, 01:02 PM • 17568 views
Ukraine may receive 8 SAMP/T systems from France - Zelenskyy

Ukraine may receive 100 Rafale F4 aircraft and 8 SAMP-T air defense systems according to a declaration between Ukraine and France. President Zelenskyy called the agreement historic.

Politics • November 17, 12:46 PM • 47279 views
Ukraine will be the first to receive a new generation of SAMP/T air defense with enhanced characteristics - Macron

Emmanuel Macron stated that Ukraine will be the first country where the new SAMP/T air defense system with improved capabilities will be deployed. France and Ukraine have launched a ten-year bilateral partnership for the acquisition, development, and production of drones, UAV interceptors, and guided bombs.

Politics • November 17, 12:46 PM • 3793 views