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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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Not 4%, but almost 60%: how many Ukrainians trust Zelenskyi

A KIIS poll shows that 57% of Ukrainians trust President Zelenskyy, while 37% do not. The level of trust has increased by 5% compared to December 2024.

Society • February 19, 09:53 AM • 105669 views
“Combat effectiveness has increased significantly": the DIU tells about the training of DPRK military in Russia

The North Korean military is rapidly mastering modern weapons and tactics in Russia. The GUR reports a significant improvement in their combat effectiveness and a possible increase in their contingent.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 08:20 AM • 62559 views
Russian Federation attacks energy facility in Odesa region - DTEK

Russian troops attacked DTEK's energy facility in Odesa region. Power engineers restored electricity supply to 15,000 families using backup lines.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 08:19 AM • 58494 views
Zelenskyy on Russia's attack on Odesa: after Riyadh and the lies of Russian representatives about no strikes on energy, such a strike took place

After Russian officials in Riyadh claimed that there were no strikes on the energy sector, Odesa was attacked. 160,000 Odessans were left without electricity and heat at -6°C, and schools and hospitals were damaged.

War in Ukraine • February 19, 07:54 AM • 45088 views
Ukraine and the EU held the second round of the Security and Defense Dialogue in Brussels

The second round of the EU-Ukraine security and defense dialogue took place in Brussels. Military-technical partnership, defense innovations and coordination of military assistance were discussed.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 11:09 PM • 102754 views
Trump did not call Zelensky “incompetent” - refutation of fake news

The National Security and Defense Council denied fake information about Trump's statements about Zelenskyy's incompetence. Trump only mentioned the rating of the President of Ukraine.

Politics • February 18, 10:29 PM • 98038 views
Trump on holding elections in Ukraine: it's not russia that says they are needed, it's an “objective” situation

Trump calls for elections in Ukraine. Fox News reports that the US and russian delegations have agreed on a three-stage peace plan to end the war in Ukraine during talks in the Saudi capital Riyadh.

Politics • February 18, 10:08 PM • 54247 views
Trump supports the deployment of troops in Ukraine. The main thing is to have peace or a truce

Trump said that he supports the deployment of a European military contingent in Ukraine, subject to a peace agreement. Britain, Sweden, and other countries are ready to consider participation in the peacekeeping force, but France has refused.

News of the World • February 18, 09:55 PM • 33184 views
russia has performed very well: Trump on today's US-Russia talks

The US and Russia held talks in Riyadh to discuss a three-stage peace plan for Ukraine. The plan includes a ceasefire, elections and a final agreement, but Ukraine was not invited to the meeting.

News of the World • February 18, 09:39 PM • 29713 views
Dutch parliament adopts resolution on possible peacekeeping mission in Ukraine

The Dutch parliament has adopted a resolution on possible participation in a post-war peacekeeping force in Ukraine. The UK and Sweden are also considering sending their troops after a peace agreement is reached.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 07:25 PM • 37107 views
Presidential Administration announces agreement between Ukraine and Turkey on the release of prisoners of war

The deputy head of the OP reported on agreements with Turkey on the release of prisoners of war. The details and timing of the implementation are kept secret until the defenders return.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 05:56 PM • 39665 views
The OP commented on the possible agreement between the US and Russia on a three-stage peace plan

OP advisor Serhiy Leshchenko warned against the three-stage peace plan reported by Fox News. According to him, the plan with a ceasefire and elections could lead to the imposition of a pro-Russian leadership on Ukraine.

Politics • February 18, 05:00 PM • 42663 views
French Prime Minister warns of threat of war in Europe

Francois Bayrou compared the current situation in Europe to the 1930s and warned of the possibility of an expanding war. He also expressed concern about the “incomprehensible coalition” between Putin and Trump.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 04:35 PM • 30590 views
US and several European partners do not support Ukraine's membership in NATO - Zelenskyy

The United States and some European partners do not support Ukraine's accession to NATO. Zelenskyy is offering alternative security guarantees, including the possibility of deploying a military contingent of partners.

Politics • February 18, 04:24 PM • 34016 views
A peace plan in three stages? Fox News published details of the agreement between the US and Russia

During the talks in Riyadh, the US and Russian delegations agreed on a three-stage peace plan. The plan envisages a ceasefire, elections in Ukraine, and the signing of a final agreement.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 04:13 PM • 35551 views
None of the “players” in the negotiations talk about the return of prisoners - Zelenskyy

Ukraine's President criticizes peace negotiators for ignoring the issue of prisoners. The US and Russia agree to create teams to work on ending the war without Ukraine's participation.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 03:57 PM • 34157 views
Turkey wants peace to come to Ukraine as soon as possible

The Turkish president said that in order to achieve a just peace, strong countries must demonstrate commitment to it. As a close neighbor, Turkey intends to speed up the establishment of peace.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 03:37 PM • 26850 views
Americans and Russians did not want Ukraine to participate in Riyadh talks - Bloomberg

Mohammed bin Salman had planned to involve Ukraine in the talks in Saudi Arabia, but the United States and Russia refused. Zelenskyy canceled his visit to the kingdom and said he had not received an invitation to the meeting.

Politics • February 18, 03:23 PM • 30962 views
Kellogg plans to be in Ukraine tomorrow - sources

Keith Kellogg, the US President's special envoy, will visit Ukraine as part of a European tour. Zelenskyy intends to take the American representative to the frontline to show the real situation.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 03:01 PM • 123943 views
Turkey supports diplomatic goal launched by Trump to end war quickly through negotiations - Erdogan

The Turkish President declared his support for the US diplomatic initiative to end the war through negotiations. Erdogan emphasized that Turkey is ready to host talks between Ukraine, Russia and the United States.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 02:59 PM • 31052 views
I don't think anyone is interested in Afghanistan 2.0: Zelensky on possible scenario if the war in Ukraine ends rashly

The President of Ukraine warned against a rash end to the war, comparing the possible consequences to the situation in Afghanistan in 2021.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 02:58 PM • 30539 views
President Zelenskyy canceled his visit to Saudi Arabia

The President of Ukraine has canceled his visit to Saudi Arabia scheduled for tomorrow due to an unplanned Russia-US meeting. The visit has been rescheduled for March 10.

Politics • February 18, 02:53 PM • 25563 views
President: Ukraine, Europe and Turkey should be involved in the development of security guarantees together with the United States

President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine, Europe, Turkey, and Britain should be involved in developing security guarantees together with the United States. Any negotiations to end the war should not take place without key actors.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 02:53 PM • 23702 views
Zelensky on military contingent: the question is which countries are ready for it

The President of Ukraine discussed with the French leader the deployment of a military contingent in Ukraine. Macron plans to hold a series of meetings and present concrete proposals on security guarantees.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 02:48 PM • 22343 views
Zelensky: Ukraine sees countries at the negotiating table that can provide security guarantees

The President of Ukraine named potential security guarantors for Ukraine, including the United States, the EU, and other European countries. Zelenskyy also said he was ready to accept guarantees from Turkey.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 02:42 PM • 24179 views
Russia does not want NATO troops in Ukraine - Lavrov

The head of the Russian Foreign Ministry said that Ukraine's membership in NATO and the presence of the alliance's troops under any flags were unacceptable. Lavrov called it a direct threat to Russia's sovereignty.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 02:33 PM • 23444 views
“Decisiveness deficit": Zelenskyy makes tough statement on EU policy

The OP adviser said that the EU needs only 0. 2% of GDP to close the gap in military spending with Russia.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 02:02 PM • 29101 views
US Special Representative Kellogg to leave for Ukraine tonight - mass media

US presidential envoy Keith Kellogg is going to Kiev as part of a visit to Europe. Zelenskyy intends to show the American representative the situation on the front personally.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 01:56 PM • 25457 views
Zelenskyy stated that he does not intend to go along with ultimatums from the Russian Federation

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated his position on ultimatums from russia. The Ukrainian leader clearly expressed a refusal to comply with any ultimatum demands.

War in Ukraine • February 18, 01:55 PM • 130798 views
Finger in the sky: Kornienko on the statement about the “holding” of elections on October 26

The first deputy chairman of the Verkhovna Rada denied the statements about holding elections on October 26. Elections are possible no earlier than six months after the lifting of martial law.

Politics • February 18, 01:45 PM • 22232 views