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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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No negotiations will lead to sustainable peace with Putin's demands - ISW

Peskov says Putin is ready to negotiate with Trump without preconditions. ISW emphasizes that the Kremlin's position on Ukraine remains unchanged: complete surrender and change of government.

War in Ukraine • January 11, 04:30 AM • 79130 views
“Zelensky bought a hotel": CPJ records a surge in fake news about Ukraine in France

The Center for Countering Disinformation has identified the spread of pro-Russian narratives in the French information space. Fakes about Zelenskyy's purchase of real estate in France and discrediting Western aid were recorded.

War in Ukraine • January 11, 03:50 AM • 76903 views
Zelensky calls the damaged Russian tanker near Rügen, Germany, an “oil bomb”

The damaged Russian tanker Eventin with almost 100,000 tons of oil ran aground off the island of Rügen. Zelensky called the vessel an “oil bomb” and called for the Russian tanker fleet to be stopped.

War in Ukraine • January 11, 12:26 AM • 60350 views
Zelenskyy and Biden discuss sanctions against Russia and military aid

The Presidents of Ukraine and the United States have a phone conversation about the new sanctions package against the Russian energy sector. They discussed the situation at the front and the strengthening of Ukraine's air defense.

War in Ukraine • January 10, 10:03 PM • 41937 views
Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed condolences to the President of the United States over large-scale fires in California

The President of Ukraine had a conversation with Joe Biden about the fires in California and expressed condolences for the losses. The fire destroyed celebrity estates in Malibu, including the homes of Paris Hilton and Anthony Hopkins.

Politics • January 10, 09:16 PM • 33498 views
198 combat engagements in a day: where the frontline is the hottest and what are the occupants' losses

There were 198 combat engagements on the frontline, with the most difficult situation in the Pokrovsk region, where 13 combat engagements are ongoing. The occupants lost 276 troops and equipment, carried out 10 air strikes and launched 576 drones.

War in Ukraine • January 10, 08:53 PM • 38346 views
He will definitely come to Europe: Zelenskyy explains why Putin should be “hurt”

The President of Ukraine said that ceding the territories to Russia would allow it to prepare for a new attack on Europe. Zelenskyy emphasized the need for security guarantees and the impossibility of recognizing the occupied territories.

War in Ukraine • January 10, 08:30 PM • 47947 views
Zelenskyy: 60,000 Russian troops are deployed in Kursk direction, which allowed to secure Kharkiv and Sumy

Zelensky spoke about Ukraine's preventive steps to protect Kharkiv and Sumy from the Russian offensive. Thanks to these actions, 60,000 Russian troops were pulled back to the Kursk region.

War in Ukraine • January 10, 06:31 PM • 44928 views
Zelensky: Our dream is to get security guarantees and end the war in 2025

The President of Ukraine has stated the need for serious security guarantees from the United States and Europe. Such guarantees should make it impossible for Russia to aggress against Ukraine again in the future.

War in Ukraine • January 10, 05:58 PM • 36447 views
Russia's shadow fleet: Sanctions circumvention, environmental threats and war financing

Russia uses more than 1,000 vessels to circumvent sanctions, which is 17% of the world's oil tanker fleet. The shadow fleet has brought Russia more profit than Ukraine has received in international aid since the beginning of the war.

War in Ukraine • January 10, 05:45 PM • 242595 views
Britain follows the US in announcing sanctions against the Russian oil industry

The UK has imposed sanctions on Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegaz, which earn $23 billion a year. The sanctions are aimed at limiting Russia's revenues from energy sales.

War in Ukraine • January 10, 05:17 PM • 41694 views
Criminals must pay for their crimes: Zelensky reacts to new package of US sanctions against Russia

The United States has imposed sanctions on more than 400 entities linked to the Russian energy sector. Zelenskyy thanked for the support and emphasized that this would significantly undermine the financial basis of the Russian military machine.

War in Ukraine • January 10, 04:51 PM • 50513 views
Starmer goes to Kyiv to discuss peacekeeping mission: what is known about the visit

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans to visit Ukraine in the coming weeks. He will discuss with Zelenskyy the possibility of deploying international peacekeepers after the war ends.

Politics • January 10, 03:07 PM • 28125 views
Stopping gas transit: Ukraine is not a member of the working group of the European Commission and Slovakia - media

The European Commission and Slovakia are forming a working group to assess the consequences of the cessation of Russian gas transit through Ukraine. The group will consider the economic impact and possible compensation for Slovakia.

Economy • January 10, 01:50 PM • 25914 views
In December, the Cabinet of Ministers additionally financed one hundred brigades for 25-27 million each - Shmyhal

In December, the government additionally financed 100 brigades for UAH 25-27 million each on the instructions of the President. The funds were used to purchase drones, spare parts, and maintain combat capability.

War in Ukraine • January 10, 12:32 PM • 24302 views
They discussed Ukraine's European integration and the return of children kidnapped by the Russian Federation: Zelenskyy met with the President of Italy

The President of Ukraine met with the President of Italy to discuss Euro-Atlantic integration and sanctions against the Russian Federation. Particular attention was paid to the issue of the return of kidnapped Ukrainian children and assistance to orphans in Italy.

Politics • January 10, 11:09 AM • 22159 views
Both leaders are currently in good contact - the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the relationship between Trump and Zelenskyy

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman reported good relations between Zelenskyy and Trump and their previous meetings. A new personal meeting of the presidents is expected after the inauguration to discuss important issues.

Politics • January 10, 10:51 AM • 25880 views
MFA on Slovakia's statements about stopping gas transit: no need to put a sore thumb on a healthy head

Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tykhyi responded to the Slovak prime minister's statements about stopping gas transit through Ukraine. He emphasized that the problem is Russia and the unwillingness of some European countries to get rid of energy dependence.

Economy • January 10, 10:46 AM • 27482 views
Foreign Ministry comments on information that Trump is planning a meeting with Putin

The Foreign Ministry spokesperson commented on the information about Trump's meeting with Putin, noting that this is not a new initiative. Ukraine expects Trump to meet with Zelenskyy after the inauguration to work together for peace.

War in Ukraine • January 10, 10:05 AM • 31580 views
Ukraine is preparing for contacts between Zelenskyy and Trump immediately after the inauguration - Foreign Ministry

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry announces preparations for high-level Ukrainian-American contacts after Trump's inauguration on January 20.

Politics • January 10, 09:38 AM • 26114 views
It happened at rush hour: Fedorov calls Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia the largest since the beginning of the invasion

A Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia on January 8 killed 13 people and wounded 123. The attack occurred during rush hour, damaging public transportation and 36 cars.

War in Ukraine • January 10, 08:30 AM • 23677 views
Zelenskyy to discuss new peacekeeping mission in Ukraine with British PM

Ukraine's President is preparing to meet with the British Prime Minister to discuss the deployment of a peacekeeping mission. The initiative, launched by Macron, is seen as part of Ukraine's future security guarantees.

War in Ukraine • January 9, 10:26 PM • 28492 views
Zelenskyy meets with Italian Prime Minister Meloni: first footage released

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Italy and met with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. An official meeting ceremony was held, and talks with President Sergio Mattarella are also planned.

Politics • January 9, 07:24 PM • 35554 views
Zelensky arrived in Italy

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives on a visit to Italy. He is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and President Sergio Mattarella.

Politics • January 9, 05:59 PM • 42822 views
Zelenskyy to meet with Italian Prime Minister Meloni today

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at 20:30 Kyiv time today. Tomorrow he is scheduled to meet with Italian President Mattarella.

Politics • January 9, 05:21 PM • 7688 views
Zelenskyy to meet with Italian Prime Minister Meloni today

The President of Ukraine will meet with Georgia Maloney at the Palazzo Gigi on January 9 at 20:30 Kyiv time. The next day, he is scheduled to meet with Italian President Sergio Mattarella.

Politics • January 9, 05:17 PM • 29041 views
Biden cancels visit to Italy to meet with Zelenskiy - media

U. S. President Joe Biden has canceled his planned trip to Rome due to large-scale wildfires in Los Angeles. Meetings with the Pope, Italian Prime Minister, and Ukrainian President Zelensky are canceled.

Politics • January 9, 04:41 PM • 31567 views
Zelenskyy discusses strengthening Ukrainian air defense with Pentagon chief

The President of Ukraine met with the U. S. Secretary of Defense in the framework of Ramstein. They discussed strengthening air defense, the role of drones in the war, and a new $500 million aid package.

War in Ukraine • January 9, 03:57 PM • 40826 views
Umerov and Italian Defense Minister discuss prospects for joint production of air defense systems

Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with his Italian counterpart Guido Crozetto. The parties discussed the joint production of air defense systems, missiles and armored vehicles for Ukraine.

Politics • January 9, 03:56 PM • 24199 views
Program for the development of Ukraine's mineral resource base: The Parliament unblocked the signing of the law

The Verkhovna Rada has rejected a resolution that blocked the signing of a draft law on the development of the mineral resource base until 2030. The document will now be signed by the Speaker of the Parliament and the President of Ukraine.

Economy • January 9, 03:11 PM • 35466 views