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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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Peace can become reliable and lasting, and security guarantees are the key to this: Zelenskyy spoke with the Prime Minister of Norway

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed his visit to Washington with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. They emphasized that security guarantees are the key to a reliable and lasting peace.

Politics • August 19, 03:37 PM • 4231 views
Macron: Next two weeks critical for Ukraine's security guarantees

French President Emmanuel Macron stated that the next 15 days are critical for determining Ukraine's security guarantees. This will follow a series of high-level talks scheduled at the White House.

Politics • August 19, 03:06 PM • 4217 views
Pressure must increase: Zelenskyy discussed the 19th package of sanctions against Russia with the President of the European Council

President Zelenskyy discussed with the President of the European Council, António Costa, further steps and the preparation of the 19th package of EU sanctions against Russia. Pressure on Russia must increase until it takes real steps to stop the war.

Politics • August 19, 02:53 PM • 3837 views
Putin allegedly offered Trump to organize a meeting with Zelensky in Moscow

Vladimir Putin allegedly offered Donald Trump to organize a meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky in Moscow. Geneva and Hungary were previously discussed as possible meeting locations.

Politics • August 19, 02:46 PM • 3611 views
Ukraine brought home two girls who lived under occupation for three years

Two teenage girls, who had been under occupation for three years, returned to Ukraine. They were threatened and forced to attend Russian schools, but they preserved their Ukrainian identity.

Society • August 19, 02:39 PM • 3997 views
Head of the European Council discussed further steps for peace with Zelenskyy after the meeting of EU leaders: details

European Council President António Costa discussed further steps for peace with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. European countries will work on specific security guarantees for Ukraine.

Politics • August 19, 02:35 PM • 3845 views
Trump said he has "warm" relations with Putin

Donald Trump spoke of a "warm" relationship with Vladimir Putin after their summit in Anchorage. He noted a pleasant feeling during the meeting, which, in his opinion, is positive.

Politics • August 19, 02:04 PM • 3470 views
European leaders doubt the longevity of US security guarantees for Ukraine after Trump's presidency

European leaders expressed concern to Donald Trump about US security guarantees for Ukraine after his presidential term. Trump acknowledged that the future of the conflict depends on who will be in the Oval Office.

Politics • August 19, 01:54 PM • 4131 views
After the meeting of EU leaders, Costa called for accelerating security guarantees for Ukraine, "similar to NATO's Article 5"

The President of the European Council, António Costa, stated the need to accelerate work on security guarantees for Ukraine, similar to NATO's Article 5. He emphasized that the Ukrainian military should be the "first line of defense," and the main security guarantee should be Ukraine's armed forces capable of defending its sovereignty.

Politics • August 19, 01:39 PM • 3150 views
"It takes two to tango": Trump on the difficulties of dialogue with Putin and Zelensky

Donald Trump stated the difficulties in negotiations with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky. He noted that success requires interaction from both sides and expressed a desire to end the war.

Politics • August 19, 01:38 PM • 3525 views
Trump said he deliberately did not open the letter given to him by Zelensky for Melania

Donald Trump deliberately did not open a letter from Olena Zelenska for Melania Trump, delivered by Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Melania called the letter "beautiful" and "sincere."

Politics • August 19, 01:29 PM • 6370 views
Trump hinted - US capable of guaranteeing Ukraine's airspace security

Donald Trump stated that the US could focus on air operations for Ukraine, as they have the best equipment. European countries are ready to send troops on the ground to ensure peace.

Politics • August 19, 01:24 PM • 3748 views
Trump denied calling Putin in front of European leaders

Donald Trump stated that he did not call Putin in front of European leaders so as not to show disrespect to the Russian president. The White House had previously published a photo of Trump's conversation with the Kremlin leader during negotiations with Zelenskyy and European leaders.

Politics • August 19, 01:03 PM • 3246 views
Trump said he had arranged a meeting with Putin and Zelenskyy

Donald Trump said he had arranged a meeting with Putin and Zelenskyy. He believes that the Russian dictator and the President of Ukraine get along better than he thought.

Politics • August 19, 12:54 PM • 3328 views
Trump: several European countries will send troops to Ukraine, but the US will not

Donald Trump stated that European countries will send troops to ensure peace in Ukraine. He did not announce the participation of American troops in this mission.

Politics • August 19, 12:26 PM • 62880 views
Trump hopes for "good" Putin behavior and believes Zelenskyy should be flexible in negotiations

US President Donald Trump believes that Volodymyr Zelenskyy should be flexible in negotiations. Trump also hopes for good behavior from Putin.

Politics • August 19, 12:22 PM • 5604 views
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Putin has been challenged, the situation now depends on him: political scientist on the meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump

The meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump is assessed as positive, having launched a negotiation process involving Putin. Political scientist Oleh Lisnyi believes that everything now depends on the Russian dictator.

Politics • August 19, 12:13 PM • 290555 views
Switzerland promises Putin immunity to attend peace conference amid intentions to convene Ukraine-Russia summit

Switzerland offers Putin immunity to participate in a peace conference to avoid arrest under an ICC warrant. France supports a meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin in Geneva.

Politics • August 19, 11:50 AM • 4379 views
EU leaders gathered for a video conference to discuss progress in peace efforts in Ukraine

European leaders held a video conference to discuss negotiations on Ukraine. Security guarantees, sanctions, and the return of abducted children were discussed.

Politics • August 19, 11:45 AM • 4545 views
Starmer on Washington meeting: breakthrough achieved in security guarantees for Ukraine

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer commented on the results of the meeting between European leaders and the presidents of the USA and Ukraine. He noted progress on security guarantees and the preparation of a bilateral meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy.

Politics • August 19, 11:13 AM • 3371 views
Spain rejected assumptions about absence from Ukraine talks due to NATO spending

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares denied that the country's failure to meet NATO targets was the reason for its absence from the Ukraine talks. Albares emphasized Spain's commitment as an ally and its provision of military aid to Ukraine.

Politics • August 19, 10:52 AM • 4400 views
Beijing commented on the preparation of the trilateral summit after the meeting in Washington: China supports all efforts that contribute to peace

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated that China supports dialogue and negotiations as the only ways to resolve the crisis in Ukraine. This was in response to statements by Zelenskyy and Trump regarding meetings with Putin.

Politics • August 19, 10:20 AM • 3384 views
Zelenskyy after the Washington summit: we are already working on security guarantees, coordination will continue today

President Zelenskyy summarized the results of negotiations in Washington with US and European leaders. Ukraine is working on the specific content of security guarantees.

Politics • August 19, 09:17 AM • 3435 views
Macron proposes Geneva for Zelenskyy-Putin meeting

French President Emmanuel Macron proposes Geneva as a neutral country for a Ukraine-Russia summit. He emphasizes the importance of security guarantees for Ukraine and warns against a hasty peace.

Politics • August 19, 09:01 AM • 3915 views
Meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin to take place within the next two weeks - Merz after White House talks

European allies in the White House stated that negotiations on ending the war in Ukraine are only possible with its participation. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz noted that a meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin should take place within two weeks.

Politics • August 18, 11:52 PM • 6310 views
Zelenskyy after talks at the White House: we will leave the issue of territories between me and Putin

Russia proposed to hold a bilateral meeting between Ukraine and Russia first, and then a trilateral one with the participation of the USA. President Zelenskyy states his readiness to meet with Putin without any conditions.

Politics • August 18, 11:31 PM • 5806 views
"This was the best of our meetings": Zelenskyy shared details of negotiations with Trump

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy positively assessed the meeting with Donald Trump at the White House. He showed the situation on the battlefield and discussed security guarantees.

Politics • August 18, 11:17 PM • 5461 views
Zelenskyy left the White House, Fox News interview canceled

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy left the White House after talks, his interview for Fox News has been canceled. According to the TV channel, the head of the Ukrainian state is flying out of Washington.

Politics • August 18, 11:01 PM • 7149 views
Putin and Zelenskyy's meeting could take place by the end of August - Axios

The White House hopes to arrange a meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy by the end of August, with the assistance of Donald Trump. The US President has already discussed security guarantees for Ukraine and is coordinating actions with Russia and Ukraine.

Politics • August 18, 10:34 PM • 5043 views
Kyiv rejected any deal involving territorial concessions to Russia – Financial Times

Ukraine will not accept any deal, including territorial concessions to Russia, and insists on a ceasefire. Kyiv also rejects Putin's proposal to freeze the front line and demands full compensation for damages.

Politics • August 18, 10:11 PM • 40995 views