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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 has returned 390 prisoners, the exchange will continue this weekend - Zelenskyy

Ukraine has conducted a prisoner exchange and returned 390 people. According to Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the exchange will be continued this weekend, as agreed in Turkey.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 02:05 PM • 195508 views
The government has supplemented the list of minerals of national importance: what for

The government has supplemented the list of minerals of national importance, taking into account current trends. Hydrogen, gas, caesium and new sections have been added: non-combustible and man-made.

Economy • May 23, 12:17 PM • 124755 views
russia demands elections in Ukraine before the signing of a peace agreement. This will be the "optimal option" – lavrov

russia insists on elections in Ukraine before a peace agreement, questioning the legitimacy of Zelensky. lavrov considers this the best solution for signing a peace.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 11:16 AM • 2859 views
Dismissal of the Director General of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra Reserve Ostapenko: The Association of Museums calls on Zelensky to intervene

The Association of Ukrainian Museums called on Zelensky to intervene in the dismissal of the directors of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra and Sophia of Kyiv reserves. They consider this a threat to cultural heritage.

Politics • May 23, 10:57 AM • 4023 views
Zelenskyy: Croatian Prime Minister confirms participation in Ukraine – Southeast Europe summit

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković will participate in the Ukraine – Southeast Europe summit. Zelenskyy also discussed with him the preparations for negotiations with the Russian Federation.

Politics • May 23, 10:34 AM • 3228 views
Сabinet of Ministers dismissed members of the liquidated KRAIL and carried out personnel changes in the DAZV

The government dismissed the members of the Gambling and Lottery Regulatory Commission (KRAIL) due to its liquidation, appointed the deputy head of the State Agency for Exclusion Zone Management (DAZV), and approved the appointment of heads of Regional State Administrations (RSA) in Donetsk and Mykolaiv regions and the deputy head of the Regional Military Administration (RMA) in Kyiv region.

Economy • May 23, 09:21 AM • 2935 views
The Cabinet of Ministers plans to expand the list of minerals for which special permits can be issued

The government plans to expand the list of minerals for which special permits will be issued. New types have been added, taking into account modern trends, such as hydrogen and gas.

Politics • May 23, 09:03 AM • 2864 views
Exchange with Russia under the "1000 for 1000" formula will take place in several stages - sources

The exchange of prisoners between Ukraine and Russia in the format of "1000 for 1000" will take place in several stages over several days, according to UNN sources.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 08:50 AM • 4490 views
The Vatican is being considered as a platform for negotiations between Ukraine and the Russian Federation, but the Kremlin is against it - Bloomberg

Western leaders see the Vatican as a place for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. However, the Kremlin insists on Istanbul and accuses Ukraine of delaying the peace process.

Politics • May 23, 06:30 AM • 69917 views
Day of the Marine Corps of Ukraine and Day of Heroes of Ukraine: what else is celebrated on May 23

On May 23, we celebrate the Day of the Marine Corps of Ukraine and honor the heroes who fought for the freedom of Ukraine. Also, it is the International Day for the Elimination of Obstetric Fistula.

Society • May 23, 03:30 AM • 3869 views
Trump plans to attend the NATO summit in June

Donald Trump plans to attend the NATO summit in The Hague, according to the Dutch Prime Minister. The summit will focus on increasing Alliance members' spending on military needs.

Politics • May 23, 02:56 AM • 4065 views
Tusk called the statement of the presidential candidate of Poland about Ukraine and NATO treason

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk criticized Karol Nawrocki for saying that Poland will never support Ukraine's accession to NATO, calling it treason.

Politics • May 22, 11:58 PM • 81265 views
Will He No Longer Run for President? Erdoğan Made an Unexpected Statement Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that the upcoming presidential elections in 2023 will be his last. He made this statement during a speech to young people in Bursa, according to Turkish media. "I am working tirelessly. I am running around. As you know, these elections are the last ones under the mandate granted to me by law. But the outcome of these elections will be a transfer of trust to my brothers who will come after me," Erdoğan said. It is worth noting that presidential and parliamentary elections are scheduled to take place in Turkey in May 2023.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has stated that he does not plan to run for president after 2028. He aims to enhance the country's reputation, rather than seek re-election.

Politics • May 22, 07:05 PM • 16300 views
Zelenskyy discussed the implementation of the law on indigenous peoples with representatives of national minorities

Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with representatives of national minorities to discuss the implementation of the law on indigenous peoples. They also discussed issues of coordination and the return of Ukrainians.

Society • May 22, 05:33 PM • 3073 views
Exchange in the format "1000 for 1000": Zelenskyy heard reports from intelligence and the SBU regarding the lists handed over by the Russians.

The President of Ukraine received reports from intelligence and the SSU regarding the exchange lists provided by the Russians; details are being worked out. Ukraine has submitted its exchange list in the format of "1000 for 1000."

Society • May 22, 05:08 PM • 2985 views
Ukraine seeks the fastest possible technical meeting with Russia for peace - Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is interested in ending the war and is ready for quick steps. We need a mirror readiness from Russia, which is currently lacking.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 05:05 PM • 3357 views
The Russian Federation received from Ukraine a list for the exchange of prisoners in the format "1000 for 1000" - Peskov

Russia has confirmed receiving a list from Ukraine for the exchange of prisoners in the format "1000 for 1000". Earlier, Zelensky said that Ukraine is preparing an exchange of prisoners of war, checking information for each surname.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 03:36 PM • 2602 views
Zelensky Invited Slovenian Prime Minister to Join Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky invited the Prime Minister of Slovenia Robert Golob to participate in the Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a conversation with the Prime Minister of Slovenia, Robert Golob, and invited him to the Ukraine - Southeast Europe summit. Slovenia will be represented at the summit.

Politics • May 22, 03:12 PM • 3190 views
Ukraine handed over to the Russians a list for exchange in the format "1000 for 1000" - GUR

The Ukrainian side handed over to the Russians its list for the exchange of prisoners of war in the format "1000 for 1000". The authorities are doing everything possible to ensure that Ukrainians return home as soon as possible.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 02:58 PM • 96570 views
Prepared an assassination attempt on Zelenskyy: Russian agent to be tried in Poland

Poland will try a man arrested in April 2024 on suspicion of cooperating with Russian special services to prepare an assassination attempt on Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 02:43 PM • 4039 views
Zelenskyy and Vučić discussed European integration and cooperation between Ukraine and Serbia

The Presidents of Ukraine and Serbia agreed on the development of cooperation in the format Ukraine – South-Eastern Europe. They also agreed on a schedule of further contacts to increase the effectiveness of interaction.

Politics • May 22, 01:32 PM • 2577 views
The President awarded poet Yuriy Rybchynskyi with an order

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has awarded poet Yuriy Rybchynskyi the Order of Yaroslav the Wise, IV class, on the occasion of his 80th birthday.

Society • May 22, 01:05 PM • 2687 views
Zelensky spoke with Moldovan President Sandu: the focus is on cooperation and the international summit

The President of Ukraine invited the President of Moldova, Maia Sandu, to the Ukraine - South-Eastern Europe summit. Sandu confirmed her participation in the event.

Politics • May 22, 11:51 AM • 2485 views
Court Seizes Assets of Ex-President's Son of "Motor Sich": Total Amount - Half a Billion Hryvnias

The court has seized the assets of the son of the former president of JSC "Motor Sich" in the amount of half a billion hryvnias. Among the blocked property are dozens of company objects, workshops and shares.

Crimes and emergencies • May 22, 11:34 AM • 3098 views
Zelensky held a meeting on the preparation of a large exchange of prisoners with the Russian Federation: there were reports about contacts with the Russians

Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting on the preparation of the exchange of prisoners with Russia. The agreement on the release of a thousand Ukrainians is the result of a meeting in Turkey.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 11:03 AM • 2716 views
Zelenskyy discussed steps towards EU membership with the President of North Macedonia

Volodymyr Zelenskyy coordinated steps towards EU membership with Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova. The parties also discussed preparations for the summit of leaders of Southeast European countries.

Politics • May 22, 10:59 AM • 2496 views
Peskov on the exchange of "1000 for 1000": everyone is interested in doing it as quickly as possible

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia is working on an exchange of prisoners of war "1000 for 1000". Everyone is interested in conducting it as soon as possible.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 10:55 AM • 2159 views
Zelenskyy announced the Ukraine - Southeastern Europe summit: the Prime Minister of Greece has already promised to be there

The President of Ukraine announced the Ukraine - Southeastern Europe summit, where he invited the Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis. They discussed increasing pressure on Russia and supporting Ukraine.

Politics • May 22, 09:39 AM • 3437 views
Trump privately told European leaders that Putin is not ready to end the war - WSJ

According to the WSJ, Trump told European leaders that Putin does not want peace because he thinks he is winning. Trump also proposed holding negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in the Vatican.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 05:59 AM • 3994 views
To sign a memorandum, Ukraine needs a new leader - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation stated that a new leader of Ukraine is needed to sign a memorandum with Russia, as the current one has allegedly lost legitimacy. The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada may also not be suitable.

Politics • May 22, 04:46 AM • 86421 views