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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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Ukraine expects productive results: Zelenskyy discussed preparations for the NB8 format with the Prime Minister of Estonia

Zelenskyy and the Prime Minister of Estonia discussed preparations for the NB8 format. The leaders also analyzed the situation at the front and further security cooperation.

Politics • May 21, 05:51 PM • 4174 views
Zelenskyy: Belarus's leadership must stay alert and realize there will be consequences for aggressive actions against Ukraine

The President announced the reinforcement of the border and fortifications in northern Ukraine. The leadership of Belarus must face consequences in the event of new aggressive actions.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 05:12 PM • 4210 views
EU criticizes Britain over weakening of sanctions against Russian fuel – Politico

London has allowed the import of fuel derived from Russian oil via third countries without coordination with the G7. The EU and Ukraine condemned this move for supporting the aggressor's economy.

Economy • May 21, 04:49 PM • 4360 views
Zelenskyy's visit to Britain in question due to weakening of oil sanctions against Russia – media

Zelenskyy's trip to Britain is in question due to London's permission to import fuel derived from Russian oil. Kyiv is conducting active negotiations regarding the strengthening of sanctions.

Politics • May 21, 02:35 PM • 6617 views
Lukashenko stated that Belarus "is not going to get involved in the war" against Ukraine

Lukashenko named aggression against Belarus as the only reason for entering the war. He also stated his readiness to meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 02:02 PM • 3972 views
Newly elected FPU Chairman Byzov announced a major audit of trade union property and a personnel review

Serhii Byzov will conduct an audit of FPU property and update the management team. Priorities will include cooperation with business and protecting the rights of trade union members.

Society • May 21, 01:36 PM • 54747 views
The Kremlin sees no threat to fuel supplies in the Russian Federation due to attacks on oil refineries

Peskov denied risks to fuel supplies following drone attacks on Russian refineries. He also attributed the reduction in production to scheduled maintenance.

News of the World • May 21, 12:53 PM • 3493 views
Zelenskyy reports strike on FSB headquarters and up to a hundred occupier casualties in a single operation – shares videoVideo

SBU special forces struck the FSB headquarters and destroyed a Pantsir-S1 system. Enemy losses in a single operation amount to approximately one hundred occupiers.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 11:35 AM • 3325 views
Architecture added to the list of Shevchenko Prize nominations - Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy announced the inclusion of architecture in the Shevchenko Prize nominations. Previously, the list was expanded to include curatorship, photography, and design.

Politics • May 21, 11:22 AM • 2701 views
Zelenskyy received Naftogaz report – Ukraine is working on the seizure of Russian assets in 10 jurisdictions

A court in Kazakhstan has authorized the recovery of $1. 4 billion from Gazprom. Ukraine is working on the seizure of Russian assets in ten jurisdictions and is cooperating with the EU.

Economy • May 21, 10:59 AM • 2915 views
Zelenskyy: We want our own air defense; we don't have anti-ballistic systems yet, but the first strong steps have been taken

Ukraine does not yet have its own anti-ballistic missile systems, but is working on their creation. There are already successful developments for destroying drones and long-range weapons.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 08:59 AM • 14296 views
Ukraine is creating a ranking for scientists – leaders are promised scholarshipsPhoto

The National System of Researchers will identify 2,650 ranking leaders across 14 fields. They will receive monthly payments for two years.

Society • May 21, 08:49 AM • 3458 views
Zelenskyy called the strike on the Syzran refinery a long-range sanction against Russian oil refiningVideo

Zelenskyy thanked the warriors for the precise strike on the Syzran refinery 800 km from the border. This is another long-range sanction against Russia's oil refining.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 08:35 AM • 3186 views
Defense Forces and SBU strengthen security measures in north regions bordering Russia and BelarusVideo

The SBU and Defense Forces are strengthening security in five northern regions of Ukraine. Document checks, vehicle inspections, and traffic restrictions are planned.

Society • May 21, 07:18 AM • 33559 views
Zelenskyy and his wife share photos in vyshyvankasPhoto

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska published a joint photo in vyshyvankas. The Head of State congratulated Ukrainians on the holiday.

Society • May 21, 06:40 AM • 67585 views
Zelenskyy held a conversation with Starmer amid the easing of oil sanctions against the Russian Federation

The President of Ukraine and the British Prime Minister coordinated diplomatic positions regarding the war. The conversation took place against the backdrop of London easing oil sanctions against the Russian Federation.

Politics • May 20, 08:22 PM • 4360 views
Oil refining in central Russia halted after Ukrainian drone strikes - Reuters

Drone strikes have knocked out plants with a capacity of over 83 million tons per year. This represents a quarter of Russia's total oil refining and reduces budget revenues.

Economy • May 20, 07:49 PM • 5999 views
Sweden has handed over a unique copy of Hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky's battle banner to UkrainePhotoVideo

Swedish artisans have handcrafted and delivered to Ukraine a replica of Bohdan Khmelnytsky's banner. The original artifact has been preserved in Sweden since the 17th century.

Politics • May 20, 07:24 PM • 4483 views
Zelenskyy convenes MPs, including the opposition, due to the crisis in the Rada – MP

On May 25, Zelenskyy and the Prime Minister will meet with the "Servants of the People" to resolve the parliamentary crisis. The President will also hold negotiations with the opposition.

Society • May 20, 06:29 PM • 8664 views
Russia may be preparing new attacks on Ukraine from Belarus and the Bryansk region - Zelenskyy

Russia is considering scenarios for new attacks on northern Ukraine from Belarus and the Bryansk region. Zelenskyy has ordered the strengthening of defenses and diplomatic pressure on Minsk.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 06:28 PM • 4388 views
Arakhamia announced a meeting of the "Servant of the People" faction with Zelenskyy's participation

Davyd Arakhamia announced a faction meeting with the participation of Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The MPs will discuss issues of European integration and strengthening the country's resilience.

Politics • May 20, 05:58 PM • 3575 views
If we manage to return to substantive trilateral communication in the coming weeks, it will be the right result - Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy's team discussed security and diplomacy with the US. The President plans to involve Europe in trilateral communication to pressure the Russians.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 05:48 PM • 6586 views
Zelenskyy met with representatives of the mono-majority faction: they discussed key issues on the Verkhovna Rada's agendaPhoto

Zelenskyy discussed key agenda items with the mono-majority. The priorities were state resilience and preparations for EU accession.

Society • May 20, 05:20 PM • 5606 views
We are receiving signals that the opening of clusters for Ukraine in the negotiation process with the EU is approaching - Zelenskyy

Ukraine expects the opening of negotiation clusters with the EU and 90 billion euros in aid. The first tranches will arrive in the coming weeks after the conditions are met.

Economy • May 20, 05:05 PM • 5778 views
Ukraine counts on the resumption of negotiations on a free trade zone with Serbia - Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy and Vučić discussed strengthening relations and the official's visit to Belgrade. Ukraine seeks to resume negotiations on a free trade zone.

Economy • May 20, 03:59 PM • 3197 views
Mindich filed a lawsuit against Zelenskyy and stated his demands

Timur Mindich is challenging President Zelenskyy's decree on the imposition of sanctions in court. The lawsuit was filed with the Cassation Administrative Court on May 14.

Politics • May 20, 03:39 PM • 3635 views
Magyar declared Ukraine's right to defend itself and advocated for guarantees stronger than the Budapest Memorandum

Péter Magyar supported Ukraine's right to self-defense by any means. He demands security guarantees stronger than the Budapest Memorandum.

Politics • May 20, 01:26 PM • 14080 views
Zelenskyy instructed the MFA to prepare diplomatic measures regarding Belarus; there are also non-public tasks for intelligence

The President instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to prepare diplomatic measures to influence Belarus. Intelligence received non-public tasks due to the threat of the war expanding.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 01:10 PM • 3114 views
Magyar again stated that he could meet with Zelenskyy in Zakarpattia

Péter Magyar is initiating a meeting with Zelenskyy in Berehove to restart relations. The negotiations will address the issue of the rights of the Hungarian minority in Zakarpattia.

Politics • May 20, 12:59 PM • 3543 views
Ukraine is in active negotiations with Britain over the easing of sanctions on Russian oil - OP

The Office of the President has approached Britain for clarification regarding the lifting of sanctions on Russian oil. The US has also extended the authorization for fuel purchases.

Economy • May 20, 12:52 PM • 2676 views