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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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Scholz: Ukrainian refugees should be encouraged to work or return home

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced the need to stimulate the employment of Ukrainian refugees. Zelenskyy plans to set up institutions in Germany and Poland to support Ukrainians in finding employment or returning.

Politics • December 4, 08:35 PM • 57087 views
Zelenskyy: Partners approved investments in Ukraine worth more than EUR 1 billion

The partners approved a €1. 3 billion investment in Ukraine from the EBRD for infrastructure and energy development. Zelenskyy also announced the coordination of the government's work on the heating season and the frontline regions.

Economy • December 4, 06:40 PM • 38416 views
“Winter eSupport": almost 5 million Ukrainians have already applied

Almost 5 million Ukrainians have applied for the winter payment of ePayments. Thanks to Ukrposhta, an additional 2 million pensioners and social welfare recipients will be able to receive UAH 1,000.

Society • December 4, 06:33 PM • 26983 views
Zelensky: Georgia's current government is working for russia, Ukraine is preparing sanctions

The President of Ukraine discussed strategic issues of international security with the head of the GUR. Zelenskyy announces sanctions against the Georgian government for its pro-russian stance.

War in Ukraine • December 4, 06:20 PM • 33220 views
Ukrainian rocket "Palyanitsa" went into mass production-Umerov

A Ukrainian startup has started mass production of the Palyanitsa drone rocket with the support of the Ministry of Defense. The missile has a range of 700 km and a cost of less than 1 1 million, and Lithuania has allocated 10 million euros for its production.

War in Ukraine • December 4, 11:28 AM • 19859 views
Ukraine is working with NATO to supply 20 air defense systems by the end of the year - Sibiga

The Ministry of foreign affairs of Ukraine is negotiating with NATO on the supply of 20 air defense systems by the end of the year. The Secretary General of the Alliance confirmed that protecting Ukrainian infrastructure from Russian attacks is a priority.

War in Ukraine • December 4, 11:15 AM • 24135 views
Zelenskyy dismissed Tasheva from the position of his representative in Crimea

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a decree to dismiss Tamila Tasheva from the position of permanent representative of the president in Crimea.

Politics • December 4, 10:14 AM • 15807 views
Trump's advisers are preparing a peace plan with the exception of Ukraine's membership in NATO-Reuters

Trump's advisers are developing plans to end the war in Ukraine, which include concessions to Russia and the rejection of NATO. The plan includes freezing the front lines and a carrot-and-stick system for both sides.

War in Ukraine • December 4, 10:01 AM • 28009 views
New taxation for individual entrepreneurs will be in effect from January 1: the Rada has approved the law

The Verkhovna Rada voted to postpone the deadline for raising taxes for individual entrepreneurs (FOP) from October 1 to January 1, 2025. The changes were made through a bill that was supported by 268 members of parliament.

Economy • December 4, 09:41 AM • 17720 views
The Kremlin said that there are no grounds for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that there are no grounds for negotiations with Ukraine. Despite this, a number of countries, including Qatar, are ready to provide a platform for possible negotiations.

War in Ukraine • December 4, 02:51 AM • 101391 views
Researchers have identified hundreds of Ukrainian children from Donetsk and Luhansk regions who were abducted by Russia

Yale researchers have identified hundreds of children abducted by the Russian Federation from Donetsk and Luhansk regions. 148 children are already in Russian databases, 166 are placed in Russian families.

Society • December 3, 06:54 PM • 30039 views
The revolutionary order of the keeper returned 6 billion of foreign currency revenue to Ukraine

Thanks to the Order of the Odessa RMA on a new procedure for submitting documents for grain exports, 6 billion foreign currency revenue was returned to Ukraine in 15 months. The initiative was later extended to the whole country.

Economy • December 3, 06:45 PM • 36028 views
Donetsk directions require significant strengthening - Zelensky

The president stated the need to strengthen the Donetsk direction, especially in the supply of weapons from partners. Ukraine is also working to increase its own defense production and range.

War in Ukraine • December 3, 06:33 PM • 36142 views
We expect air defense systems from several partners in December-Zelensky

Zelensky announced expectations of new air defense systems from partners in December and January. Germany will hand over the sixth IRIS-T system, as well as Patriot and Gepard launchers.

War in Ukraine • December 3, 06:14 PM • 22277 views
Shmygal announced a large-scale expansion of the Affordable Medicines Program

The Cabinet of ministers is preparing the largest expansion of the Affordable Medicines Program, which already covers more than 500 drugs. For remote and frontline territories, a "mobile pharmacy" and delivery via Ukrposhta were launched.

Politics • December 3, 04:50 PM • 18636 views
Fuel oil smuggling network provides Ірану 1 billion for Iran and its henchmen

Up to 750,000 tons of contraband fuel oil pass through Iraq every month, bringing Iran and its allies about. 1 billion a year. The scheme intensified after Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani came to power in 2022.

News of the World • December 3, 04:10 PM • 18160 views
Not only the elimination of MSEC: the chairman of the ARMA Duma emphasized her role in the return of young people to Ukraine

Elena Duma announced the return of a young lawyer from Britain to ARMA, emphasizing the agency's role in the return of specialists. Experts point to the populism of Norm's leadership and the lack of real results of work.

Society • December 3, 02:59 PM • 150890 views
The Cabinet of Ministers has renamed the Ministry of Reintegration to the Ministry of National Unity - Shmyhal

The Cabinet of Ministers has renamed the Ministry of Reintegration to the Ministry of National Unity of Ukraine. The Verkhovna Rada has appointed Oleksiy Chernyshov as the new head of the agency.

Society • December 3, 02:41 PM • 20943 views
Along with state awards, tax benefits will also be taken away. The parliament adopted the bill

The Verkhovna Rada has adopted a law on depriving tax benefits of persons who have been stripped of state awards. The changes will affect, in particular, those who lost the title of Hero of Ukraine and other distinctions due to support for the aggressor country.

Politics • December 3, 02:01 PM • 17032 views
Zelensky held a meeting of the bid: contracts for the production of weapons, drones and the missile program

Contracts for the production of weapons in Ukraine, in particular drones and missiles, were discussed at the Stavka meeting. They also considered the issue of protecting energy facilities and strengthening air defense.

War in Ukraine • December 3, 01:36 PM • 20065 views
Rutte on the meeting of NATO foreign ministers: they will discuss support for Ukraine during possible negotiations with the Russian Federation

NATO Secretary General Rutte said that the ministerial meeting will focus on ensuring a strong position of Ukraine for possible peace talks. The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry rejects any alternatives to full membership in NATO.

Politics • December 3, 12:55 PM • 16138 views
The Rada appointed Chernyshov as the Minister of National Unity

The Verkhovna Rada appointed Oleksiy Chernyshov as Vice Prime Minister - Minister of National Unity. The new ministry will be responsible for the return of Ukrainians and countering Russian influences abroad.

Politics • December 3, 12:04 PM • 15461 views
"Our defense results in the Zaporizhzhia direction are not bad" - Zelenskyy

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrskyy presented Zelenskyy with a report on the situation at the front. The most difficult directions are Kurakhiv and Pokrovsk, in the Zaporizhzhia direction - not bad defensive results.

War in Ukraine • December 3, 11:18 AM • 17890 views
The received 1 thousand UAH through Ukrposhta can be spent only in the same place – MP

Having received a payment of 1000 UAH under the program "Winter support" in Ukrposhta, it can only be spent on goods of this institution. The program will run from December 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025.

Society • December 3, 09:12 AM • 51441 views
WSJ: Zelensky signals readiness for peace talks to end the war

The Wall Street Journal reports on a change in Zelensky's rhetoric regarding peace talks with Russia. The president is ready to discuss a cease-fire in exchange for Ukraine's membership in NATO.

War in Ukraine • December 3, 09:04 AM • 64706 views
Future Minister for the Unification of Ukrainians? What is known about Chernyshov

Naftogaz CEO Oleksiy Chernyshov is being considered as a candidate for the position of Minister for the Unification of Ukrainians. The new ministry will be responsible for the return of Ukrainians from abroad and countering Russian influence.

Politics • December 3, 08:24 AM • 196900 views
NATO Secretary General warned Trump of a "terrible threat" to the United States if Ukraine signs an unfavorable peace agreement

Mark Rutte warned Trump about the threat to the United States from the alliance of China, Iran and the DPRK in the event of a peace agreement unfavorable for Ukraine. The NATO Secretary General pointed out the risks of the transfer of missile technology between these countries.

War in Ukraine • December 3, 08:21 AM • 65656 views
Tax increase in Ukraine: new taxation also comes into force for sole proprietors of the third group from January 1 - MP

The BP committee has made an amendment to postpone the new taxation for sole proprietors of the third group until January 1, 2025. Amendments were made to the draft law on stimulating the development of the digital economy in Ukraine.

Economy • December 3, 07:57 AM • 20112 views
Chernyshov may head the Ministry of Unification of Ukrainians - sources

Naftogaz CEO Oleksiy Chernyshov is being considered as a candidate for the position of head of the Ministry of Unification of Ukrainians. The Servant of the People faction will discuss his candidacy today.

Society • December 3, 07:06 AM • 18086 views
The Pentagon does not record the active participation of North Korean troops in the battles against Ukraine

The Pentagon does not record the active participation of North Korean troops in offensive operations at the front. According to Ukrainian intelligence, 2,000 North Korean military personnel have already been transferred to Russian combat units.

War in Ukraine • December 3, 07:04 AM • 17011 views