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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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Social network X spreads fake news allegedly from the New York Post to discredit Zelensky - CPJ

A fake video on behalf of the New York Post about USAID's payment of $4 million to Time magazine is circulated on social network X. The Center for Countering Disinformation denies information about bribery for Zelenskyy's recognition as “Person of the Year.

Society • February 27, 12:59 PM • 40466 views
President of Colombia calls Ukraine's agreement with the US on rare earths “stupidity”: The Foreign Office has responded

Colombian President Petro criticized Zelenskyy for the rare earth metals deal with the United States and called Ukrainians “brothers” of Russians. The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry reacted sharply to these statements, recalling Colombia's struggle for independence.

Politics • February 27, 12:36 PM • 21805 views
Zelenskyy to visit Ireland ahead of important US talks - Guardian

The President of Ukraine will visit Ireland to meet with Prime Minister Michael Martin. Zelenskyy will then travel to the United States to discuss an agreement on rare earth minerals.

Politics • February 27, 11:36 AM • 26600 views
France has been negotiating with Ukraine on minerals since October - minister

The French Armed Forces Minister has reported talks with Ukraine on the development of minerals for the defense industry. The talks started in October after Zelenskyy's visit to Paris.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 10:00 AM • 59029 views
Zelensky invited to EU summit on Ukraine on March 6

European Council President Antonio Costa invites Zelenskyy to Brussels for a special meeting on European defense. The meeting will begin at 12:30 with a discussion of security guarantees for Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 08:49 AM • 67839 views
Zelenskiy refuses to sign second deal with US without security guarantees - The Economist

Ukraine's president refuses to sign a second agreement with the US without expanded security guarantees. The existing September agreement only mentions “protection of mutual investments,” but the new one will require parliamentary ratification.

Politics • February 27, 08:24 AM • 29557 views
EU worried about Trump's uncertainty over security guarantees for Ukraine - Politico

Macron did not receive specific commitments from Trump regarding Ukraine's security guarantees during his visit to Washington. The US refuses to provide significant guarantees, shifting the responsibility to Europe.

War in Ukraine • February 27, 07:49 AM • 28653 views
Starmer gathers European leaders in London to discuss Trump's plan

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet with the leaders of Italy, Germany, Poland, and possibly Zelenskyy on March 2. The participants will discuss Trump's peace initiative for Ukraine and European security issues.

Politics • February 27, 12:18 AM • 112482 views
Zelensky: Ukrainian Armed Forces are “almost used to” Kursk region

President Zelensky listened to a report by Commander-in-Chief Syrsky on operations in the Kursk region of Russia. The Ukrainian military has been successfully holding a buffer zone on the aggressor's territory for almost seven months.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 08:59 PM • 47020 views
Zelenskyy: We are preparing for talks with the US this Friday

The Ukrainian and American sides are preparing to sign an agreement on minerals. The document provides for the creation of an investment fund for the reconstruction of Ukraine and will be linked to security guarantees.

Politics • February 26, 07:18 PM • 37447 views
We analyze the amount of support from each partner: Zelensky on the results of the Stavka meeting

The meeting discussed the production of Ukrainian drones and analyzed the amount of support from partners. The US State Department is preparing new exceptions to the aid freeze for Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 07:09 PM • 37690 views
President awards the title of Hero of Ukraine to Lieutenant Stotskyi

The President of Ukraine signed Decree No. 138 on awarding the title of Hero of Ukraine to Vladyslav Stotskyi. The senior lieutenant received the award for personal courage, heroism and selfless service to the Ukrainian people.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 06:55 PM • 37087 views
Zelensky dismisses commander of the Joint Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Andriy Hnatov

President Zelenskyy has dismissed Major General Andriy Hnatov from the post of commander of the Joint Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Hnatov had held this position since June 2024 and had significant success in the defense of Mykolaiv and the liberation of Kherson region.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 06:29 PM • 41548 views
UK, France ready to send peacekeepers to Ukraine - Trump

Trump said that the US presence in Ukraine as part of the subsoil deal would guarantee security. According to him, Britain and France are ready to send peacekeeping forces.

News of the World • February 26, 06:10 PM • 26734 views
Zelensky awarded paramedic Tsybukh the title of Hero of Ukraine posthumously

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine with the Order of the Golden Star to Iryna Tsybukh. The paramedic of the Hospitallers battalion died on May 29, 2024, during a rotation in the Kharkiv sector.

Society • February 26, 06:05 PM • 35610 views
Trump on providing security guarantees for Ukraine: “Let Europe do it”

Trump said that Europe, not the United States, should provide security guarantees to Ukraine. At the same time, the United States will remain Ukraine's partner and is interested in cooperation on rare earth metals.

Politics • February 26, 05:49 PM • 137321 views
Trump confirms Zelenskiy's visit to the US on February 28

The US President announced a meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy on February 28 to sign an agreement on natural resources. The document does not provide for Ukraine's debt obligations to the United States.

News of the World • February 26, 05:14 PM • 26315 views
Tusk criticizes US deal on minerals

Polish Prime Minister Tusk criticized Ukraine's agreement with the US on rare earth metals, calling it uncertain. Zelenskyy, on the other hand, assured that the agreement does not create debt obligations for Ukraine.

Economy • February 26, 04:44 PM • 38542 views
US has not yet finalized agreement with Ukraine on rare earth metals - Rubio

Secretary Rubio announces that the US has almost finalized an agreement with Ukraine on rare earth metals. The agreement provides for the creation of a joint investment fund for the reconstruction of Ukraine.

Economy • February 26, 04:14 PM • 30399 views
Zelenskyy on the foreign contingent: there are different visions of the number, it is important what role the US will play

Ukraine has received support from the Nordic and Baltic countries for the involvement of a foreign contingent. The final decision depends on the position of the United States, and different countries have different visions of the number of troops.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 02:33 PM • 24345 views
Zelensky plans to visit London after the US

The President of Ukraine is planning to visit the United States, after which he will immediately travel to London. In the British capital, he is scheduled to meet with his European counterparts at Keir Starmer's office.

Politics • February 26, 02:32 PM • 24624 views
Zelenskyy on his visit to the US: we were offered, but we need to understand the format of the meeting and when

The US has invited Zelenskyy to visit Washington, and the presidential offices are working on the format of the meeting. The preliminary visit may take place on February 28, 2025 to discuss the minerals agreement.

Politics • February 26, 02:08 PM • 20016 views
There is neither 500 billion of debt, nor 350, nor 100: Zelensky reveals details of minerals deal with US

The President confirmed that Ukraine's debt obligations are not included in the minerals agreement with the United States. The document will include a clause on security guarantees and provides for the creation of a joint investment fund.

Economy • February 26, 01:56 PM • 116436 views
Umerov: 221 Ukrainian citizens are in Russian prisons, 134 of them are Crimean Tatars

There are 221 Ukrainian citizens illegally detained in Russian prisons, 134 of whom are Crimean Tatars. Defense Minister Umerov stated that political prisoners are constantly tortured and kept in horrible conditions.

Society • February 26, 01:04 PM • 26991 views
PM: minerals deal to be signed after Zelenskiy and Trump agree on security guarantees

A representative of the Ukrainian government will sign a preliminary agreement on minerals after the presidents agree on security guarantees. Work will then begin on the creation of a joint Ukrainian-American investment fund.

Economy • February 26, 12:09 PM • 25198 views
The final version of the agreement with the US has been "effectively worked out", the government will consider it today - Shmyhal

Ukraine and the US have completed work on an agreement to create a joint investment fund for reconstruction. The signing of the document will only take place after receiving security guarantees from the US.

Economy • February 26, 11:42 AM • 26289 views
Fossil fuels agreement with the USA: what stage are the negotiations at and what will Ukraine get?

Ukraine and the USA may sign an agreement on minerals and reconstruction on February 28 in Washington. The document provides for the creation of a fund to which Ukraine will contribute 50% of the revenues from the future monetization of state resources.

Economy • February 26, 10:54 AM • 199275 views
There are and will be people who will not accept lies and will not surrender their homes - Zelensky on the Day of Resistance to the Occupation of Crimea

The President marked the Day of Resistance to the Occupation of Crimea and recalled the creation of the Crimean Platform. Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine would not allow the occupation of the peninsula to be “normalized.

Politics • February 26, 10:33 AM • 21615 views
Kellogg on Trump: I trust him and believe that the war in Ukraine will end soon

U. S. Special Representative Keith Kellogg says Trump's impressive results in 35 days in office and expresses confidence in a quick end to the war. Trump plans to meet with Zelenskiy on February 28 to sign a minerals agreement.

Politics • February 26, 09:05 AM • 29164 views
Poland to provide Ukraine with 5 thousand more Starlink soon

Poland has ordered an additional 5,000 Starlink terminals for Ukraine and is paying for their subscription fees. Currently, there are 25,000 such devices in Ukraine, most of which are financed by foreign partners.

War in Ukraine • February 26, 02:59 AM • 32273 views