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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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Peskov confirms visit of Russian delegation to Saudi Arabia

Lavrov and Ushakov fly to Riyadh to meet with American representatives. The parties will discuss the restoration of Russian-American relations and a possible settlement of the situation in Ukraine.

Politics • February 17, 10:26 AM • 25875 views
IAEA rotation at Zaporizhzhya NPP has not yet taken place due to Russian provocative actions - regulator

The IAEA team was unable to carry out the planned rotation at the occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP due to a Russian drone attack on December 10. The new group of experts was supposed to replace colleagues who have been at the plant for two months.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 10:09 AM • 25446 views
Rubio arrives in Saudi Arabia for talks with Russia on ending the war in Ukraine

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Saudi Arabia for talks with Russian representatives on ending the war in Ukraine. The meeting will take place on Trump's initiative after his conversations with Putin and Zelensky.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 07:24 AM • 40019 views
Russia says that any agreements reached with Ukraine in the future are invalid - ISW

Peskov said that Russia has changed its approach to negotiations with Ukraine due to the alleged lack of sovereignty. the Kremlin also claims that any future agreements with Ukraine will be invalid.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 03:56 AM • 122648 views
Russian and US delegations to meet in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday

On Tuesday, senior US and Russian officials will meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss a possible agreement to end the war. The Ukrainian side expresses concern about negotiations without its participation.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 02:19 AM • 85397 views
Zelensky: Russia deliberately attacked Chornobyl NPP

The President of Ukraine said that the Russian drone attack on the Chernobyl nuclear power plant was not accidental. According to him, it was a deliberate signal from the Kremlin, carried out on the opening day of the Munich Security Conference.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 02:01 AM • 33477 views
Kharkov was attacked by enemy UAVs: there were hits

In Kharkov, at about 01:22, an explosion was recorded as a result of an attack by enemy Shahed-type drones on the Saltovsky district. Urban head Igor Terekhov reported a hit. There is damage to a residential building. Two people have an acute stress reaction.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 11:46 PM • 107819 views
Trump confirms Zelenskyy's participation in peace talks between Ukraine and Russia

US President Donald Trump announced Zelenskyy's participation in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. Trump also announced a possible meeting with Putin in the near future.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 11:32 PM • 79637 views
US Secretary of State: the next days and weeks will show whether Putin wants peace

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the coming weeks will show Putin's real interest in peace. This became known after Putin's conversation with Trump, where they discussed a peaceful settlement of the conflict.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 09:18 PM • 35302 views
"Already this summer": Zelensky named the countries that could become Russia's next targets

The President of Ukraine warned of possible Russian aggression against Poland and Lithuania, citing intelligence data. Zelenskyy also warned of the consequences of a possible US withdrawal from NATO for European security.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 08:54 PM • 55599 views
117 combat engagements at the front: where is the hottest and what are the occupants' losses

Over the last day, 117 combat engagements took place in the frontline, most of them in the Pokrovske and Novopavlivka sectors. The occupants carried out 53 air strikes and fired over 4,000 times.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 08:40 PM • 56520 views
Zelensky and his wife arrived in the UAE: what will be discussed in Abu Dhabi

The President of Ukraine and the First Lady pay an official visit to the United Arab Emirates. Key topics include the release of prisoners, investments, and the humanitarian program.

Politics • February 16, 08:26 PM • 62080 views
The Rada reported on the conditions under which elections can actually take place in Ukraine

The head of the Servant of the People faction reminded that elections cannot be held during martial law. Elections can be held no earlier than 6 months after its end.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 08:09 PM • 69741 views
Trump may push Putin to negotiate - Zelensky

The Ukrainian president said that Putin is afraid of Trump, which could push him to peace talks. Zelensky also warned the world not to trust the Russian dictator's statements, calling him a murderer.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 07:48 PM • 53639 views
Paris convenes European leaders for talks on support for Ukraine

On February 17, the leaders of the leading European countries will meet in Paris to discuss security and defense. The meeting is a response to the US statements about possible negotiations on Ukraine without the participation of European states.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 07:40 PM • 30323 views
Zelensky outlines possible ways to return occupied territories

The President of Ukraine has stated that it is possible to return the territories by military or diplomatic means. The peaceful option requires guarantees of NATO membership, while the military option requires increased support from partners.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 07:30 PM • 38407 views
Trump aims to end Russia's war in Ukraine by Easter, but EU officials expect different timeline for settlement - Bloomberg

The Trump administration has informed European officials of plans to end the war by Easter. Experts believe this plan is ambitious but unrealistic, expecting a settlement by 2025.

Politics • February 16, 07:08 PM • 43040 views
the kremlin invites trump after his call to putin: what moscow is offering

Peskov said that after Trump's phone call with Putin, the countries will solve problems through dialogue. The Kremlin assures that the new dialogue will be “about peace” and invites Trump to visit Russia.

Politics • February 16, 05:30 PM • 47848 views
Zelensky reveals how many Ukrainian soldiers died defending Ukraine from Russian aggression

The President of Ukraine has revealed the losses of the Armed Forces in the war with Russia. According to him, 46,000 soldiers were killed, about 380,000 were wounded, and tens of thousands went missing.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 04:43 PM • 143792 views
Preparing Zelenskyy's visit and presenting $500 million worth of projects: Ukrainian officials begin visit to Saudi Arabia

A Ukrainian government delegation begins a working visit to Saudi Arabia to prepare for the President's visit. Projects in energy, agriculture, and infrastructure worth $500 million were presented.

Economy • February 16, 03:13 PM • 67086 views
Zelenskyy: Russia's strike on Mykolaiv left more than 100 thousand people without heating

A Russian drone strike on critical infrastructure in Mykolaiv left more than 100,000 people without heating. Zelenskyy said it was necessary to strengthen protection against such attacks and to push Russia to peace.

Society • February 16, 01:55 PM • 34641 views
Ukraine has defined red lines of its own interests: Yermak reveals details of talks with the US and denies rumors of a meeting with Russia

The head of the OP, Andriy Yermak, discussed the agreement on rare earth resources with US representatives and identified red lines of Ukraine's interests. He denied information about meetings with Russians.

Politics • February 16, 01:52 PM • 31152 views
Russians attacked Mykolaiv CHP: 46 thousand customers were left without heating

Russian drones damaged the Mykolaiv CHP plant, leaving 46,000 customers without heating. The city has deployed 67 “invincibility points” and is connecting modular boiler rooms for hospitals.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 01:01 PM • 34355 views
Ukraine seeks to attract American investors and security guarantees - Yermak

The President announced his intention to attract American investors to strategic sectors of the economy. Ukraine also seeks strong security guarantees with the participation of the United States.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 11:29 AM • 54526 views
EU will not create a joint army to protect against Russia - Polish Foreign Minister

European countries do not plan to unite their national armies into a single structure. The EU is working to strengthen its own defense capabilities and is forming a reinforced brigade.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 11:14 AM • 69979 views
Zelensky: Russia launched more than 1,200 bombs in Ukraine in a week

Over the past week, Russia has fired 1,220 bombs, 850 drones, and 40 missiles of various types at Ukraine. Zelenskyy emphasized the need to strengthen air defense and international support to defend against Russian aggression.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 10:17 AM • 40381 views
President Rinkēvičs: We do not feel nostalgia for Brezhnev or Putin in Latvia

Edgars Rinkēvičs stated that there is no nostalgia for the Soviet past and that Latvia has a clear pro-European position. He called for concrete actions to strengthen defense and counter Russian threats.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 10:09 AM • 35646 views
Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff: Occupants lost 1730 infantrymen and 84 armored combat vehicles over the last day

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released data on the losses of Russian troops over the past 24 hours. The total enemy losses since the beginning of the war have reached 858390 people and more than 10 thousand tanks.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 06:10 AM • 53913 views
Russian command may change the priority of the offensive in the spring and summer of 2025 - ISW

Russian advance south of Pokrovsk has slowed over the past two weeks. ISW believes that the occupiers may reorient their offensive to Kostiantynivka in the spring or summer of 2025.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 04:45 AM • 40435 views
Zelenskyy discusses support for Ukraine and sanctions against Russia with Swedish Prime Minister

The President of Ukraine met with the Prime Minister of Sweden to discuss the priority of supporting Ukraine in Stockholm's foreign policy. The two sides also discussed strengthening sanctions against Russia and enhancing defense cooperation.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 04:20 AM • 56091 views