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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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Officially: the issue of serving a notice of suspicion to the head of KRAIL is being resolved

The head of the Commission for Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries is being served with a notice of suspicion of aiding and abetting Russian Federation and drug possession. During the searches, large amounts of cocaine were found in Ivan Rudyi's possession.

Crimes and emergencies • December 18, 05:28 PM • 23295 views
No one needs Putin's race: Orban talks about “Christmas truce” again, Zelensky reacts

Hungarian Prime Minister Orban called on Ukraine to respond to the proposal for a “Christmas truce. ” The OP responded that “no one needs a race against Putin” and emphasized the need for real peace.

War in Ukraine • December 18, 04:50 PM • 48513 views
Zelenskyy arrives in Brussels: what he will discuss with EU and NATO leaders

The President of Ukraine will hold a series of important meetings with European leaders in Brussels. Talks are scheduled with the leaders of France, Germany, Italy, and other countries, as well as the EU and NATO leaders.

War in Ukraine • December 18, 04:41 PM • 29680 views
“Time's up": the owner of a tattoo with Putin, a strawberry dancer decided to leave Russia

Ballet dancer Sergei Polunin, who has three tattoos depicting Putin, has announced his intention to leave Russia. The former head of the dance academy in Sevastopol previously supported the invasion of Ukraine.

News of the World • December 18, 04:12 PM • 18961 views
Macron to meet one-on-one with Zelensky in Brussels today

The presidents of France and Ukraine will meet one-on-one in Brussels on the margins of the EU and Western Balkans summit. Macron may miss an important NATO meeting on Ukraine because of a trip to Mayotte.

Politics • December 18, 04:03 PM • 17620 views
“We need to pay attention to the technology of the army, not the age of the soldier.” Zelensky on lowering the mobilization age

The President of Ukraine said that modern warfare is a war of technology, not trenches and trenches. The priority is to preserve the lives of young people and the technological capabilities of the army, not the age of the military.

War in Ukraine • December 18, 03:35 PM • 19458 views
“There is no official information": Zelensky denies rumors of Ukraine's assistance to Syrian rebels

The President of Ukraine denied information about the support of Syrian rebels by drones and operators. Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine is preparing only humanitarian aid to Syria in the form of food.

Politics • December 18, 03:30 PM • 20433 views
Zelensky: “Diplomacy does not mean forgiving Putin”

The President said that Ukraine seeks to end the war diplomatically, but without forgiving the aggressor. According to him, the West has enough power to force Putin to the negotiating table.

War in Ukraine • December 18, 02:29 PM • 36285 views
Zelenskyy: Ukraine does not have the strength to return occupied Crimea and Donbas, it must rely on diplomatic pressure

The President of Ukraine says he has no military forces to return the occupied territories. Ukraine counts on diplomatic pressure from the international community to negotiate with Russia.

Politics • December 18, 01:37 PM • 17459 views
Europe may send 100,000 troops to Ukraine after ceasefire - Reuters

European countries are discussing the possibility of deploying up to 100,000 troops to Ukraine after a ceasefire or peace agreement. France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and the United Kingdom could form the basis of a coalition.

War in Ukraine • December 18, 01:36 PM • 20369 views
22.5 thousand individual entrepreneurs closed after signing the law on new taxes

Following the signing of the law on tax increases, there has been a massive closure of individual entrepreneurs in Ukraine. More than 1,000 entrepreneurs are closing down every day, which is significantly higher than the usual figure of 700 closures.

Economy • December 18, 12:35 PM • 16094 views
OnlyFans models declared more than UAH 305 million in income: how much tax they paid

350 Ukrainian OnlyFans models declared UAH 305. 4 million in income. Of this amount, they paid UAH 59 million in income tax and military duty.

Society • December 18, 09:52 AM • 14068 views
Zelensky: “No leader in the world has the right to negotiate with Putin without Ukraine”

The President of Ukraine said that no world leader can negotiate with Putin without Ukraine's participation. To start negotiations, we need to create a clear action plan and be in a strong position.

War in Ukraine • December 18, 08:15 AM • 17482 views
US estimates DPRK military losses in Kursk region at “several hundred” - Bloomberg

U. S. officials reported “several hundred” casualties among North Korean troops in the Kursk region. russia has sent about 12,000 North Korean special forces with no combat experience.

War in Ukraine • December 18, 07:23 AM • 18336 views
The US State Department assessed the threat of sending new DPRK units to Russia

The U. S. State Department did not record the deployment of new North Korean troops to Russia after the losses in Kursk. Russia is trying to hide the presence of the DPRK military in Ukraine by burning the faces of the dead.

War in Ukraine • December 18, 07:03 AM • 17369 views
ISW explains why Russians hide the DPRK military's participation in the war against Ukraine

Russia is trying to conceal the presence of North Korean troops in the battles in the Kursk region. The Kremlin is hiding this fact in order not to recognize the lack of personnel in its own army.

War in Ukraine • December 18, 04:26 AM • 105534 views
Trump knows it's dangerous to freeze the war - Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy said that Trump is aware of Ukraine's reluctance to freeze the war, although he wants a quick resolution to the conflict. Ukrainian teams are already working with Trump's teams to build relationships with the new administration.

War in Ukraine • December 17, 11:44 PM • 73833 views
Trump has received the necessary number of electoral votes to win - CNN

Donald Trump received 304 electoral votes, which exceeds the required 270 for victory. The decisive votes were 40 from the state of Texas, and the official approval of the results by Congress will take place on January 6, 2025.

News of the World • December 17, 10:30 PM • 18177 views
Tusk answers the question when Warsaw will restore Ukrainian graves in Poland

During their meeting in Lviv, Zelenskyy and Tusk discussed the common historical past of Ukraine and Poland. Tusk emphasized the importance of resolving historical issues without emotion and mutual respect between the two nations.

Society • December 17, 09:49 PM • 50463 views
Poland is not going to send its troops anywhere now - Tusk

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says the country is not considering sending its troops anywhere. He plans to discuss with Zelenskyy ways to unite the West to support Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • December 17, 08:49 PM • 35532 views
Tusk urges not to speculate on Ukraine's possible loss

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called on the Western world to strengthen support for Ukraine and stop speculation about its possible defeat. He emphasized that a just peace is possible only if the entire Western world joins forces.

War in Ukraine • December 17, 07:57 PM • 35693 views
Poland records 17 attacks on the border with Belarus

There are constant incidents and daily shootings on the Polish-Belarusian border. Poland has already recorded 17 full-scale sabotage attacks and continues to invest in security.

War in Ukraine • December 17, 07:39 PM • 25803 views
Tusk on Ukraine's accession to the EU and NATO: if it depended on Poland, it would take no longer than a day

Donald Tusk announced maximum support for Ukraine during Poland's EU presidency from January 2024. According to him, if it were up to Poland, the accession process would take one day.

Politics • December 17, 06:53 PM • 29309 views
Tusk said that Poland is, to some extent, a frontline state

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that the country is increasingly becoming a target of sabotage. During his meeting with Zelenskyy, he reaffirmed his continued support for Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • December 17, 06:32 PM • 28000 views
The situation on the battlefield and in diplomacy: Zelenskyy had a productive conversation with Tusk

The President of Ukraine met with the Polish Prime Minister in Lviv. The parties discussed the situation at the frontline and announced the 46th package of military aid worth EUR 100 million.

War in Ukraine • December 17, 05:32 PM • 27511 views
Tusk announces new €100 million aid package for Kyiv

Donald Tusk announced the 46th package of military aid to Ukraine worth €100 million in January. Zelenskyy and Tusk discussed the situation at the front and coordination with partners during their meeting in Lviv.

War in Ukraine • December 17, 05:08 PM • 25601 views
Tusk promises to help Ukraine equip military brigades

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has expressed his readiness to help with the project to equip more Ukrainian brigades. He plans to discuss this issue with European partners.

War in Ukraine • December 17, 04:55 PM • 22450 views
Zelenskyy: Ukraine has an ambitious goal to open all negotiation clusters with the EU in 2025

Zelenskyy announced ambitious plans to open all six clusters of negotiations with the EU in 2025. Stefanishyna confirmed the positive dynamics and the possibility of opening the first 15 negotiation chapters in the first half of 2025.

Politics • December 17, 03:20 PM • 20179 views
Zelensky mocks Orban's attempts to “put pressure on Putin”

The Ukrainian president criticized Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's intentions to influence Putin. Zelenskyy emphasized the strength of the Ukrainian army and said he would not allow such attempts.

War in Ukraine • December 17, 03:09 PM • 52982 views
Zelensky says when it will be known about Trump's attitude to the Victory Plan

The President of Ukraine said that Trump's position on the Victory Plan will become clear after his inauguration. Zelenskyy hopes for closer contacts with the newly elected US president.

Politics • December 17, 03:00 PM • 20036 views