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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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President signs law on environmental modernization of industrial enterprises

The President has signed a law implementing European Directive 2010/75/EU on industrial pollution. The law will come into force in 12 months and will help improve the environmental situation and the transition to green technologies.

Politics • August 7, 12:35 PM • 39290 views
Zelensky planned to visit Israel, but the visit was postponed: what is known

The President of Ukraine planned to visit Israel, but the visit was postponed at the initiative of the Ukrainian side. Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine Michael Brodsky said that Israel would be happy to see Zelenskyy at any time.

Politics • August 7, 11:23 AM • 34476 views
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Expert: F-16 appearance in Ukraine may lead to creation of new maintenance companies

The arrival of the F-16 in Ukraine could lead to the creation of new service companies, the expert believes.

War in Ukraine • August 7, 09:53 AM • 111339 views
Zelensky approves extension of martial law and mobilization

The President of Ukraine has signed bills extending martial law and general mobilization for 90 days. According to the documents, both measures will be extended from August 12, 2024.

War in Ukraine • August 7, 09:00 AM • 118875 views
Germany to receive $478 million worth of Patriot missiles to replace those transferred to Ukraine

RTX has signed a $478 million contract with NSPA to supply GEM-T missiles to Germany. This will restore Patriot stockpiles after the assistance to Ukraine, and Denmark, the Netherlands, and Norway are also participating in the financing.

War in Ukraine • August 7, 08:33 AM • 27190 views
Hostile attack in the center of Kharkiv: the number of injured increased to 12, one victim

The Russian attack on the center of Kharkiv injured 12 people, one person was killed. President Zelenskyy said that rescue operations are ongoing, and there may be people under the rubble.

Society • August 6, 04:27 PM • 27046 views
Zelensky confirms that in July the Defense Forces used more drones than the occupier

President Zelenskiy reports that in July, the Ukrainian military used more drones than the Russian occupiers. Ukraine plans to increase production of its own missiles and has contracted one million drones for this year.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 04:23 PM • 26849 views
Zelensky signed a law on the organization of the work of courts

The President of Ukraine has signed a law regulating the work of courts in the absence of judges. The law establishes the procedure for appointing a temporary acting chief of staff of a court and will facilitate the effective functioning of the judicial system.

Society • August 6, 03:25 PM • 23366 views
Ukraine will increase production of its own missiles: Zelensky told about the decision of the Beta

President Zelenskyy announced the decision of the Cabinet to allocate additional funding for Ukraine's missile program. The meeting also discussed the situation at the front and the production of drones.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 12:36 PM • 27128 views
Zelenskyy holds a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers: discusses the frontline and drone production

The President of Ukraine chaired a meeting of the Chiefs of Staff to review the situation at the front and the production of Ukraine's own drones and missiles. Additional funding has been allocated to the missile program, and they also discussed the provision of weapons to additional brigades.

War in Ukraine • August 6, 12:29 PM • 25123 views
Kuleba and the President of Zambia discussed areas where the partnership can be made more effective

Minister Kuleba met with President Hichilema of Zambia. The parties discussed the Peace Formula, bilateral partnership and assistance to Zambia under the Grain from Ukraine program.

Politics • August 6, 11:43 AM • 27046 views
Critical for Ukraine: Zelensky and Shmygal agreed on a position on how to bring funds received from the use of frozen assets of the Russian Federation closer

The president of Ukraine discussed with the prime minister the use of blocked Russian assets. We are talking about the G7 decision on 5 50 billion for Ukraine and concrete steps to approach the real flow of funds.

Economy • August 5, 05:55 PM • 79082 views
Zelensky heard Sirsky's report from the front line: what is known

Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Sirsky is on the front line, finding out the needs of brigades. Zelensky stressed the importance of direct contact between commanders at all levels and the military on the front line.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 05:29 PM • 101890 views
Zelensky announced the preparation of new packages that will strengthen Ukraine's position in the fall

President Zelensky heard the report of the defense minister on support packages for Ukraine. The importance of rapid delivery of weapons and the preparation of new packages to strengthen positions in the fall was noted.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 05:03 PM • 94863 views
Necessary decisions and expected agreements: Zelensky worked out with Shmygal the order of work for the month

President Zelensky and Prime Minister Shmygal worked out the order of work for the month. Ukraine received 3 3.9 billion from the US and expects about 4 billion euros from the EU in August.

Economy • August 5, 04:27 PM • 34522 views
Farion's murder: lawyer forbids suspect to comment on case

The lawyer of Vyacheslav Zinchenko, suspected of murdering Irina Farion, forbade him to comment on the case. The court remanded Zinchenko in custody, rejecting the defense's request for house arrest.

Crimes and emergencies • August 5, 02:18 PM • 18028 views
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F-16s will force russians to be careful in using tactical weapons that terrorize frontline zones with Kabami-expert

Military expert Valery Ryabykh believes that the presence of F16s in Ukraine will force russians to use tactical weapons more cautiously. He believes that he believes that Ukraine needs at least 5 brigades of such fighters.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 02:15 PM • 115433 views
Murder of Irina Farion: the court left the suspect in custody

The Lviv Court of Appeal rejected the defense's request for house arrest for Vyacheslav Zinchenko, suspected of murdering Irina Farion. The suspect will remain in custody until September 22 without the possibility of bail.

Crimes and emergencies • August 5, 01:19 PM • 108470 views
Murder of Irina Farion: the court began considering a complaint about changing the measure of restraint for the suspect

The Lviv Court of Appeal has started considering a complaint about changing the measure of restraint for Vyacheslav Zinchenko. The defense asks to appoint house arrest instead of detention for the suspect in the murder of Professor Irina Farion.

Society • August 5, 12:39 PM • 16461 views
Kuleba discusses assistance under the Grain From Ukraine initiative with President of Malawi

Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba met with President of Malawi Lazarous Chakwera. The parties discussed Ukraine's assistance under the Grain From Ukraine program and the potential for cooperation in various fields.

Politics • August 5, 11:36 AM • 23458 views
President Zelenskyy: Botswana has joined the Peace Summit communiqué

President Zelenskyy welcomed Botswana's signing of the Peace Summit Joint Communiqué.

Politics • August 5, 11:23 AM • 23028 views
“Now F-16 is a reality": Zelensky shares footage of planes

President Zelenskyy announced the arrival of F-16 fighter jets in Ukraine by posting a photo of the planes on Telegram. He called it the realization of Ukraine's defense needs and ambitions.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 10:19 AM • 108799 views
russia is trying to discredit the appearance of F-16 in Ukraine through propagandists - CPJ

The Center for Countering Disinformation has identified attempts by russian propaganda to downplay the importance of F-16s for Ukraine. Theses about the ineffectiveness of the aircraft and threats of retaliation from russia are being spread.

War in Ukraine • August 5, 07:11 AM • 36216 views
Zelenskyy proposes to discuss with NATO neighbors the creation of a coalition to shoot down russian missiles

The President instructed diplomats to explore the possibility of forming a coalition of neighboring NATO member states to shoot down russian missiles over Ukraine. Zelenskyy proposes to consider this issue at a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council.

Politics • August 4, 04:10 PM • 61083 views
“F-16s in Ukraine, we have ensured it": Zelensky confirms arrival of F-16s to Ukraine

President Zelenskyy announced the arrival of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. He thanked the partners for their support and expressed pride in the Ukrainian pilots who have already started using the aircraft.

War in Ukraine • August 4, 02:11 PM • 102516 views
Syrskyi on the Air Force Day: "Ukrainian warriors impress our allies and partners with their experience"

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine congratulated the Air Force on its professional holiday. He noted their effectiveness in repelling missile attacks and the rapid development of new equipment from Western partners.

Society • August 4, 07:52 AM • 96519 views
“We are doing everything to make the Ukrainian Air Force even better": Zelensky congratulates military on their professional holiday

The President congratulated the Ukrainian Air Force on its professional holiday. Zelenskyy noted significant successes in destroying Russian equipment and announced further strengthening of the Ukrainian Air Force's capabilities.

War in Ukraine • August 4, 06:29 AM • 35394 views
“Wagnerites spotted in Venezuela during protests: Zelensky notes that the presence of Russian mercenaries is a cause for concern

Protests broke out in Venezuela after Maduro was declared the winner of the election. The presence of Russian mercenaries from the Wagner group was spotted, raising concerns about Russian interference in the country's internal affairs.

Politics • August 3, 06:25 PM • 101055 views
Chief of Staff Syrsky reports to Zelensky on details of strikes on Russian airfields, oil refining and logistics

Ukraine's President expressed gratitude to the military for the attacks on airfields, oil refineries and logistics in Russia. The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces confirms strikes on the Morozovsk airfield and oil depots in Russia.

War in Ukraine • August 3, 05:56 PM • 104727 views
Zelensky on evacuation of 30 Ukrainians from Lebanon: We will continue this work

President Zelenskyy announced the evacuation of 30 Ukrainians from dangerous areas of Lebanon. Among the evacuees are women and children who are already safe in Poland.

War in Ukraine • August 3, 05:30 PM • 107364 views