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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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Zelenskyy instructs the Foreign Ministry to establish contacts with the new Syrian government

The President instructed the Foreign Ministry to establish contacts with the new Syrian authorities. Ukraine is ready to support the food security of this country.

Society • December 23, 08:55 PM • 34640 views
Fico's short-sighted energy policy poses threats to Europe: Foreign Ministry on Slovak Prime Minister's visit to Russia

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry criticized Slovak Prime Minister Fico's visit to Moscow and his energy policy. The ministry emphasized the importance of abandoning Russian energy carriers and diversifying supplies for European security.

Politics • December 23, 07:54 PM • 29513 views
We are counting on a strong voice from Beijing: Zelensky receives new Chinese ambassador and talks about DPRK's participation in war against Ukraine

The President of Ukraine met with the newly appointed ambassadors of China, Saudi Arabia, and Serbia. They discussed trade, energy support and military assistance.

War in Ukraine • December 23, 07:40 PM • 34630 views
Zelenskyy: Ukraine is ready to supply food to Syria

Zelenskyy chaired a meeting of the Council of State on the situation in Syria after the fall of the Assad regime. Ukraine is ready to support the Syrian people with food and help stabilize the situation in the region.

Politics • December 23, 03:57 PM • 39151 views
The number of killed and wounded DPRK soldiers in Kursk region exceeds 3 thousand people - Zelenskyy

According to preliminary data, the number of killed and wounded DPRK soldiers in the Kursk region exceeds 3,000. The President warned of the risks of further increasing military aid from North Korea to Russia.

War in Ukraine • December 23, 03:42 PM • 42905 views
“Fico is a disgrace to Slovakia": opposition party leader condemns prime minister's visit to Moscow

The leader of Slovakia's opposition party, Branislav Greling, called Prime Minister Fico's visit to Putin a betrayal of the country. Greling emphasized that Fico does not represent the opinion of the entire nation in negotiations with Russia.

Politics • December 23, 12:40 PM • 17076 views
Zelenskyy calls British Prime Minister to discuss support for defense industry and 100-year partnership agreement

The President of Ukraine had a phone conversation with the British Prime Minister to discuss support for arms production and membership in the JEF. The parties also discussed the preparation of an agreement on long-term partnership between the two countries.

Politics • December 23, 12:13 PM • 14250 views
“Moscow provides significant discounts for Fico, but Slovakia pays for them": Zelensky comments on Slovak PM's meeting with Putin

The President of Ukraine commented on the visit of the Slovak Prime Minister to Moscow on the gas issue.

War in Ukraine • December 23, 12:00 PM • 18634 views
“How cheap is your love?": Nauseda criticizes Fico's visit to Moscow

Gitanas Nausėda criticized the Slovak prime minister for meeting with Putin on gas transit. Fico explained the visit by Ukraine's reluctance to continue transiting Russian gas after 2024.

News of the World • December 23, 10:59 AM • 14999 views
The Opposition Platform says negotiations are inevitable and Ukraine must be strong in them

Advisor to the Presidential Administration Serhiy Leshchenko said that negotiations to end the war are inevitable, but Ukraine must be strong in them. The key condition is to receive an invitation to NATO and security guarantees from the United States and Europe.

Politics • December 23, 09:55 AM • 13421 views
Fico tells what he talked about with Putin during a meeting in the Kremlin

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico visited Putin in Moscow over Ukraine's refusal to continue transiting Russian gas. Fico discussed with Putin the situation in Ukraine and the possibility of gas supplies after 2025.

Politics • December 22, 10:17 PM • 60147 views
Zelensky receives Bethlehem Fire from Ukrainian Plast members

This fire will also be transferred to the Ukrainian military.

Society • December 22, 01:59 PM • 71181 views
Hundreds of directions for Ukraine: Zelensky outlines diplomats' tasks

The President of Ukraine has identified key tasks for diplomats for the next year. The priorities include work on NATO, sanctions against Russia and achieving a just peace by 2025.

Politics • December 22, 12:33 PM • 23543 views
Trump sent a "message" to Zelensky urging him to think about a ceasefire and abandoning the occupied territories - El Pais

Donald Trump urged Zelenskyy to think about a ceasefire and abandoning the occupied territories. The elected President of the United States stated that it is inexpedient to return the destroyed cities.

War in Ukraine • December 22, 11:50 AM • 50374 views
FT: Russia's frozen assets have caused a dispute between Scholz and Duda

At a meeting of EU leaders, a conflict arose between Scholz and Duda over the confiscation of 260 billion euros of frozen Russian assets. Germany opposes it because of the risks to financial markets, while Poland supports the idea.

Economy • December 22, 08:36 AM • 46806 views
Ukrposhta issues stamp in honor of Usyk's historic victory over Fury

Ukrposhta presented a new stamp “Usyk - The world loves the strong” after the boxer's victory over Tyson Fury. The Ukrainian champion retained all his titles in the heavyweight division and surpassed the Briton in the number of accurate punches.

Society • December 22, 07:59 AM • 22872 views
So important and so necessary for all of us now: Zelensky congratulates Usyk on victory

The President of Ukraine congratulated Oleksandr Usyk on his victory over Tyson Fury and retention of the title of absolute world boxing champion. Zelensky emphasized the importance of this victory for the whole of Ukraine.

Sports • December 22, 12:05 AM • 52064 views
Hungary proposes 'cunning plan' to preserve gas transit through Ukraine

Orbán has proposed a scheme under which the gas would be supplied to Ukraine as Hungarian gas, not Russian gas. Hungary is negotiating with both sides to preserve the transit route after 2024.

Economy • December 21, 06:21 PM • 53166 views
Bill Burns pays his last visit to Ukraine as CIA Director. Zelensky told about the meeting

The President of Ukraine met with CIA Director Bill Burns during his last visit to the post. Zelenskyy thanked for the support and emphasized the importance of maintaining contacts.

War in Ukraine • December 21, 04:46 PM • 47564 views
We will definitely continue to strike at Russian military targets: Zelensky reacts to occupiers' attacks

The President of Ukraine promised to continue attacks on Russian military targets in response to the shelling of Ukrainian cities. Zelenskyy emphasized the fairness of the defense after the attack on the oncology center in Kherson.

War in Ukraine • December 21, 04:21 PM • 40855 views
They didn't even make it to the middle: the Defense Forces reacted to the Russian attempt to cross the Dnipro

During the shelling of Kherson, a Russian group tried to force the Dnipro River in the area of Antonivskyi Bridge. The Ukrainian defense forces prevented the crossing attempt, preventing the enemy from reaching even the middle of the river.

War in Ukraine • December 21, 03:04 PM • 23917 views
Ukraine evacuates 34 people from Syria: 15 of them are children

The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine have successfully evacuated 31 Ukrainians and 3 Syrian citizens from Syria via Lebanon. The evacuees, including 15 children, have already landed in Chisinau and are on their way to Ukraine.

Society • December 21, 02:13 PM • 22298 views
Zelensky: Russia attacked Ukraine with more than 550 guided aerial bombs, almost 550 drones and more than 20 missiles in a week

During the week, Russia used more than 550 guided aerial bombs, almost 550 attack drones and more than 20 missiles. Facilities in Kherson, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Kyiv and other cities were damaged.

War in Ukraine • December 21, 11:09 AM • 38415 views
Zelenskyy appoints Sibiga's deputy as head of UNESCO commission and Tsymbalyuk as permanent representative in Geneva

Mariana Betsa is appointed head of the National Commission of Ukraine for UNESCO, replacing Iryna Borovets. Yevhen Tsymbaliuk is appointed Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations Office in Geneva.

Politics • December 21, 10:58 AM • 20063 views
Zelensky made large-scale reshuffle among ambassadors, including in China and Hungary: who was dismissed and appointed

The President of Ukraine dismissed ambassadors to Rwanda, Kenya, Slovenia, China, Indonesia, Japan, and Lithuania. New diplomats have been appointed in their place, in particular in Rwanda, the Philippines, Lithuania, Hungary, Slovenia, and Congo.

Politics • December 21, 10:39 AM • 18761 views
Zelenskyy dismissed Kislytsia from the position of Ukraine's permanent representative to the UN

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree on the dismissal of Serhiy Kyslytsya from the position of Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the UN. The decision was formalized by the relevant decree.

Politics • December 21, 09:59 AM • 20953 views
Ukraine, Russia fail to agree on Azerbaijani-brokered gas deal - Reuters

Ukraine and Russia have not reached an agreement on continuing gas transit to Europe through Azerbaijan. Zelenskiy said that transit is possible only if Moscow does not receive payment until the end of the war.

War in Ukraine • December 21, 08:58 AM • 58049 views
Vucic: Fico is going to see Putin over the situation with gas transit

The Serbian president announces that the Slovak prime minister is scheduled to visit Moscow over the gas issue. Slovakia is looking for a solution after Ukraine announced that it would stop transiting Russian gas from January 1, 2025.

Politics • December 21, 08:31 AM • 23121 views
UN releases number of civilian casualties of Russia's war against Ukraine

According to the UN, more than 12,340 civilians have been killed and 27,836 injured since the beginning of the war in Ukraine. In November, 42% of the casualties were caused by Russian long-range weapons.

Society • December 21, 07:59 AM • 35133 views
Ukraine conducts first attack exclusively using robotic systems - ISW

The Ukrainian military successfully attacked Russian positions near Liptsi using unmanned ground vehicles and FPV drones. Ukraine is also developing new types of EW-resistant drones.

War in Ukraine • December 21, 07:58 AM • 28760 views