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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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Britain introduces new sanctions against Russia and announces a nuclear deal with Ukraine

Britain will provide Ukraine with nuclear fuel for two years for £210 million. The new sanctions will restrict the operations of over 600 Russian vessels and the shadow fleet.

Economy • June 16, 06:00 AM • 5229 views
Lukashenko apologized to Zelenskyy and admitted Belarus's vulnerability to the AFU

Self-proclaimed President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko apologized to Zelenskyy for his harsh words and stated that he does not want war. He recognized Belarus's vulnerability to potential strikes from Ukraine.

Politics • June 15, 11:46 PM • 20713 views
Air Defense and Sanctions Against the Russian Federation: Details of Zelenskyy's Meeting with the President of SwitzerlandVideo

In Geneva, Zelenskyy discussed with Parmelin the strengthening of Ukrainian air defense and sanctions against Russia. The parties also reviewed issues of energy support and the situation at the front.

Politics • June 15, 10:37 PM • 11449 views
"It will be a strong response to Russian aggression" - Zelenskyy urged the EU to accelerate Ukraine's accession and open all clusters

Zelenskyy welcomed the opening of the first cluster of negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU. The President urged partners not to delay the opening of other stages.

Politics • June 15, 07:33 PM • 4637 views
Zelenskyy stated he discussed a trilateral meeting in the US with Trump involving Putin

Zelenskyy discussed a meeting with Putin in the US with Trump to end the war. In case of Russia's refusal, the President called for increased pressure.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 07:02 PM • 51870 views
Zelenskyy discussed strikes on the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra with Patriarch Bartholomew and invited him to Ukraine

President Zelenskyy held a conversation with Patriarch Bartholomew at the Chisinau airport. They discussed Russian strikes on the Lavra and the Patriarch's upcoming visit.

Politics • June 15, 05:24 PM • 4710 views
The US is focused on the war in Ukraine – Trump

Donald Trump discussed peace with Zelenskyy and Putin during their conversations. Now, the US will focus its efforts on the final termination of the war in Ukraine.

Politics • June 15, 04:41 PM • 33940 views
Ukraine has strengthened its positions, while the Russian war economy is weakening - Ursula von der Leyen

Ukraine has strengthened its positions on the front line, while the Russian economy is weakening due to sanctions. The EU is providing 90 billion euros and opening negotiations on Ukraine's membership.

Politics • June 15, 02:18 PM • 4438 views
Macron to urge Trump at G7 to continue support for Ukraine and pressure Russia - media

Macron will urge Trump at the G7 summit to continue supporting Ukraine. The French President insists on pressuring Russia to initiate peace negotiations.

Politics • June 15, 02:08 PM • 4007 views
Zelenskyy proposed a meeting to Putin at the G7 summit

Zelenskyy proposed a meeting to Putin at the G7 with the participation of US and EU leaders. Russia ignored the proposal and showed no readiness for peace.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 12:50 PM • 3939 views
The President responded on whether there will be retaliation against the Russians for the strike on the Kyiv-Pechersk LavraVideo

Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the damaged Assumption Cathedral and announced a response to the attack. The Russian night strike caused a fire and the destruction of the shrine's roof.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 10:32 AM • 6961 views
Russian strike on Ukraine claimed 11 lives; fires at the Lavra and Mystetskyi Arsenal extinguished - ZelenskyyPhotoVideo

Rescuers have extinguished fires at the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra and the Mystetskyi Arsenal. As a result of the massive Russian strike, 11 people were killed and 53 were injured.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 10:05 AM • 5058 views
Zelenskyy reveals what air defense forces used to repel the Russian Armed Forces' attack on KyivPhoto

Zelenskyy confirmed the use of new Patriot missiles during the June 15 attack. Air defense destroyed 50 enemy missiles and 582 drones over Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 09:23 AM • 4905 views
Putin cynically congratulated Trump and then struck Ukraine – Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy spoke of Putin's cynicism following the shelling of Ukraine after his congratulations to Trump. The attack on Kyiv caused a fire at the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 08:45 AM • 5738 views
Zelenskyy reveals source of funding for the restoration of the Kyiv-Pechersk LavraPhoto

The government will allocate funds from the reserve fund for the restoration of the Lavra following the Russian attack. Yuliia Svyrydenko will hold an emergency meeting to direct the financing.

Politics • June 15, 08:29 AM • 3982 views
Zelenskyy calls on G7 for decisive response after Russian attack affecting the Kyiv-Pechersk LavraPhotoVideo

As a result of a massive Russian attack, the Assumption Cathedral was damaged and people were killed. Zelenskyy called on the G7 for a decisive response and the provision of air defense systems.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 06:49 AM • 6024 views
Nawrocki sets condition for Zelenskyy to keep the Order of the White Eagle - Rzeczpospolita

Nawrocki will decide the fate of Zelenskyy's order in the coming days. The condition for retaining the award is changing the name of the SSO unit named after the Heroes of the UPA.

Politics • June 15, 04:15 AM • 14379 views
To make arrests of Russian tankers longer and allow for oil confiscation – Zelenskyy announced talks with European partners

Britain intercepted a Russian shadow fleet tanker in the English Channel. Zelenskyy urged partners to change laws for prolonged arrest and confiscation of oil.

Economy • June 14, 05:47 PM • 5453 views
From air defense to opening the first cluster of EU accession negotiations - Zelenskyy reveals expectations for the coming week

Zelenskyy announced the strengthening of air defense and the opening of a joint cluster with Moldova next week. Non-public ideas for achieving peace will also be discussed.

War in Ukraine • June 14, 05:25 PM • 5794 views
Putin also held a conversation with Trump – congratulated him on his anniversary and complained about AFU strikes

Putin congratulated Trump on his 80th birthday and complained about AFU strikes. Trump, as the Kremlin claims, allegedly expressed readiness to influence Kyiv and Europe for the sake of peace.

Politics • June 14, 04:13 PM • 6559 views
There are good ideas that can bring peace closer: Zelenskyy announced a meeting with Trump at the G7 summit

Zelenskyy discussed ending the war with Trump and expressed gratitude for the support. The leaders agreed to meet on the sidelines of the upcoming G7 summit.

Politics • June 14, 03:42 PM • 81330 views
16,000 police and military personnel deployed to Geneva due to large-scale protest against G7 summit

In Geneva, 16,000 security forces will maintain order during a protest of 50,000 people. Shops and banks are boarding up windows due to the threat of riots.

News of the World • June 14, 03:00 PM • 12766 views
Zelenskyy held a conversation with Trump

Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a telephone conversation with Donald Trump. The President of Ukraine congratulated his American colleague on his birthday.

Politics • June 14, 02:56 PM • 4730 views
Zelenskyy showed reports that end up on Putin's deskPhoto

The reports indicate a rise in protest sentiment in the Russian Federation and a decline in the ratings of the ruling party. Zelenskyy suggested the possibility of negotiations with another leader of Russia.

Politics • June 14, 09:36 AM • 20069 views
Ukraine hit a Russian oil facility 700 kilometers from the border - ZelenskyyPhotoVideo

The SBU struck a Rosrezerv oil depot in the Yaroslavl region, 700 km from the border. Drones also attacked the Azot enterprise in the Tula region.

War in Ukraine • June 14, 09:15 AM • 67472 views
Trump is losing working-class support on the economy

White voters without a college degree have become mass-disillusioned with Trump's economy. Approval ratings among this key electorate have fallen to 33-47 percent.

Economy • June 14, 06:58 AM • 7597 views
Trump and Zelenskyy meeting at G7 not scheduled - The Guardian

The presidents of the US and Ukraine will participate in the G7 summit next week. A separate bilateral meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy is currently not planned.

Politics • June 14, 05:36 AM • 5767 views
"Negotiations and meetings must not be empty": Zelenskyy announces active diplomacy in the coming weeks

Ukraine is preparing for the opening of the first cluster of negotiations with the European Union and participation in the G7, EU, and NATO summits. The President expects new sanctions against the Russian Federation and the strengthening of air defense.

Politics • June 13, 07:35 PM • 10640 views
"Security challenges from Russia are not for a year or five": Zelenskyy points to new Russian bases and Ukraine's critical role for Europe

Zelenskyy announced the construction of new Russian bases near Europe. He emphasized the importance of Ukraine's experience in the context of defending against Moscow's prolonged aggression.

Politics • June 13, 06:46 PM • 9865 views
Air Defense and Just Peace in Ukraine's Focus at G7 Summit - OP

At the G7 summit, Ukraine will raise the issues of air defense supplies and achieving a just peace. Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to attend a working session with Donald Trump on the sidelines of the summit.

Politics • June 13, 06:35 PM • 5198 views