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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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The OP held a meeting on amendments to the legislation on the MSEC: main priorities

A meeting was held to discuss legislative changes to implement the Presidential Decree on the MSEC. The goal is to prevent abuse, simplify processes and ensure that violators are punished inevitably.

Politics • October 23, 03:21 PM • 18736 views
Kravchenko gives up valuable painting due to anti-corruption legislation

Ruslan Kravchenko, the head of the Kyiv RMA, refused a painting that artist Volodymyr Kozyuk wanted to give him, citing anti-corruption legislation. The painting will be auctioned to raise funds for the Kyiv Regional Children's Hospital.

Society • October 23, 02:12 PM • 19347 views
German Foreign Ministry summons DPRK diplomat for supporting war in Ukraine

Germany has summoned a DPRK diplomat over reports about North Korean soldiers being sent to russia to take part in the war in Ukraine. The German Foreign Ministry considers this to be a violation of the European peace order.

War in Ukraine • October 23, 01:12 PM • 17970 views
Expert: Ukraine's mobilization resource is estimated at 2-5 million

The expert estimates Ukraine's mobilization resource at a maximum of 5 million men aged 25-60. The total population in the government-controlled territories is just over 31 million.

Society • October 23, 12:34 PM • 16732 views
Head of the ARMA Duma “accidentally” hinted that the liquidation of the MSEC was her merit

Olena Duma, the head of ARMA, claimed to have contributed to the exposure of corruption in the MSEC in 2020. Experts have expressed doubts about the political independence of ARMA under her leadership.

Politics • October 23, 12:13 PM • 178134 views
DPRK military is moving from the Far East into Russia - NSDC CDC

The National Security and Defense Council's Central Intelligence Center reports on the movement of North Korean troops from the Far East to the interior of Russia. Earlier, it was reported that Russia plans to use Koreans in Kursk and send 3,000 DPRK troops to Russia.

News of the World • October 23, 11:15 AM • 14206 views
Can the leadership of the MSEC hold senior positions in the Ministry of Health?: Lyashko does not know yet

Health Minister Viktor Lyashko is considering legal aspects of the ban on the management of the Medical Expert Commission from holding senior positions in the Ministry of Health. This is due to the reform of the MSEC system and its planned liquidation by 2025.

Society • October 23, 11:09 AM • 15075 views
Pentagon chief: there is evidence of DPRK troops in Russia

U. S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said there is evidence of the presence of North Korean troops in Russia. He added that it is not yet known what role they will play there.

War in Ukraine • October 23, 10:57 AM • 16793 views
Scandal and verification of MSEC decisions: can the military appeal against disability decisions now

Health Minister Viktor Lyashko said that the military can appeal against the decision of the Medical Expert Committee on disability. The Health Ministry plans to liquidate the MSEC by January 1, 2025, and accelerate the reform due to the revealed abuses.

Politics • October 23, 09:52 AM • 14861 views
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SBGS does not rule out possible changes in border crossing for men with disabilities

The State Border Guard Service does not rule out possible changes to the border crossing procedure for men with disabilities. The decision is being considered in cooperation with the National Security and Defense Council and other bodies after the discovery of abuses with disability registration.

Society • October 23, 08:41 AM • 119213 views
Health Minister Lyashko answers whether he is going to resign because of the MSEC scandal

Health Minister Viktor Lyashko has answered whether he is going to resign because of the MSEC scandal. The Health Minister noted that reforming the MSEC is more difficult than writing a letter of resignation.

Politics • October 23, 08:24 AM • 14241 views
Zelensky is developing a new domestic action plan for the time of war: what it envisages

The President of Ukraine is preparing an internal action plan for the country in times of war. The document will cover the military-industrial complex, defense, economy, and social policy, and is to be presented by the end of the year.

War in Ukraine • October 23, 07:29 AM • 20278 views
After Turkey Sybiha will continue its tour of Arab countries and Africa: what is known

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha will visit Oman, Angola, Egypt and South Africa on October 23-28. The purpose of the visits is to promote the Peace Formula, develop political dialogue and economic cooperation.

Politics • October 23, 05:59 AM • 16417 views
DPRK military in Ukraine: NATO commented

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said he could not confirm the participation of DPRK troops in the war in Ukraine. South Korea will provide an update on this issue next week.

War in Ukraine • October 23, 05:47 AM • 19390 views
Lyashko talks about the first dismissals of MSEC officials

The Minister of Health of Ukraine announced the dismissal of the heads of the MSEC and related institutions due to improper performance of duties. A new draft law on medical and social expertise is being developed.

Society • October 23, 03:56 AM • 116755 views
Russia will try to create mechanisms to support the war against Ukraine at the BRICS summit - ISW

At the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia will try to use the opportunity to create mechanisms to strengthen its military operations in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • October 23, 03:41 AM • 69422 views
Zelensky: ending strikes on energy sector could end the hot phase of the war

The Ukrainian president said that ending attacks on energy facilities could open the way for negotiations. Zelenskyy also emphasized the importance of security guarantees, including NATO, in conversations with Western partners.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 11:55 PM • 117905 views
Ukraine is ready for "adjustments" of the peace formula, but there is a condition - Yermak

Andriy Yermak stated that Ukraine is ready to discuss adjustments to the peace formula. The condition is the preservation of the country's territorial integrity and full sovereignty.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 11:22 PM • 114778 views
Budanov: DPRK's first troops may appear in Kursk region tomorrow

The head of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine said that the first North Korean troops could appear in the Kursk area tomorrow. They will help defend the Kursk region from the Ukrainian Armed Forces, but their number and equipment are still unknown.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 08:10 PM • 46906 views
SBI on MSEC scandals: what punishment awaits officials

The SBI will investigate cases of unjustified disability of officials. They will check the decisions of the MSEC to establish disability, and criminal proceedings under various articles are possible.

Politics • October 22, 06:28 PM • 31370 views
Shulyak claims that the Presidential Office did not hold meetings on elections

The head of the Servant of the People party, Olena Shulyak, denied the information about meetings at the Presidential Office regarding the elections. She emphasized that only “short-sighted people” can discuss elections now.

Politics • October 22, 06:15 PM • 24033 views
Heads of the relevant department of the Ministry of Health responsible for coordinating the activities of the MSEC have been dismissed - Shmyhal

Prime Minister Shmyhal announced the dismissal of the leadership of the MSEC and the relevant department of the Ministry of Health. By the end of the year, the MSEC will be liquidated, a new European model will be introduced, and unreasonable decisions on disability will be reviewed.

Politics • October 22, 05:58 PM • 23313 views
DPRK sends fighter pilots to russia for possible participation in war - media

North Korea has sent fighter pilots to vladivostok to potentially help russia in its war with Ukraine. This may be due to the lack of russian pilots and the supply of aircraft to the DPRK.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 05:26 PM • 31930 views
There will be checks on the diagnoses of all officials, starting with top officials: Vereshchuk on fake disabilities

Deputy Head of the Prosecutor General's Office Iryna Vereshchuk announced that officials will be checked immediately for false disability diagnoses. The government has a month to amend the legislation on the MSEC.

Politics • October 22, 05:01 PM • 24395 views
russia can train two brigades of 6 thousand North Korean military. Zelenskyy: We need a reaction from partners

The President of Ukraine announced the training of two brigades of 6,000 DPRK troops in russia. Zelenskyy called on the world to react harshly to North Korea's interference in the war in Europe.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 04:45 PM • 30682 views
Stefanchuk denies family ties to Khmelnytsky MSEC head Krupa

Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk denied information about possible family ties to Tetyana Krupa, the detained head of the Khmelnytsky MSEC.

Politics • October 22, 04:41 PM • 23634 views
Zelensky on the MSEC scandal: there must be responsibility and personnel decisions in central government

President Zelenskyy called for personal responsibility and personnel decisions due to the violations at the MSEC. He emphasized the importance of digitalizing the disability determination process and a full audit of officials' pensions.

Politics • October 22, 04:16 PM • 19898 views
Putin and Xi Jinping discussed the situation in Ukraine - rosmedia

The leaders of Russia and China held frank and constructive talks on Ukraine and the international situation. Putin plans to meet with the leaders of India, China, Turkey and Iran at the BRICS summit.

War in Ukraine • October 22, 04:09 PM • 28008 views
Zelensky on Lyashko and Zholnovych's reports at NSDC meeting on the forensic medical examination: very unconvincing

President Zelenskyy called the reports of the Ministers of Health and Social Policy on the violations of the MSEC unconvincing. He calls for the liquidation of the MSEC by the end of 2024 and the digitalization of the examination process.

Politics • October 22, 03:56 PM • 20406 views
"To ensure fairness": according to the NSDC decision, the mechanism for calculating pensions for officials is to be changed

The government is to draft a bill to revise the calculation of pension payments to government officials. The NSDC decision enacted by President Zelenskyy is aimed at ensuring fairness in this area.

Politics • October 22, 03:56 PM • 17704 views