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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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They discussed the exchange of prisoners of war and the return of fallen Ukrainian defenders: Sadovyi meets with Vatican Secretary of State

Andriy Sadovyi met with Pietro Parolin to discuss the role of the Vatican in the exchange of prisoners of war and the return of dead Ukrainians.

War in Ukraine • July 19, 05:58 PM • 102229 views
Palestine receives first batch of aid under the Grain from Ukraine program

Ukraine has sent 1000 tons of wheat flour to Palestine as part of the Grain from Ukraine humanitarian program. In total, it is planned to deliver more than 7,000 tons of flour and 750 tons of oil to help families in the Gaza Strip.

Economy • July 18, 11:19 AM • 21955 views
Zelensky: “Putin missed, he failed to create division in Europe”

The President of Ukraine called for preserving unity in Europe despite Putin's attempts to create a split. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of joint actions and determination of European countries to ensure peace.

Politics • July 18, 11:18 AM • 17237 views
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Russia's hinterland, border and occupied territories: an investigator tells where Russians are holding Ukrainian prisoners

Ukrainian prisoners are held in colonies on the occupied territories and in the Russian Federation, in particular in border and remote regions. For this purpose, places in colonies are freed up and special institutions are used.

Society • July 18, 10:49 AM • 107221 views
Zelenskyy arrives in Britain: announces participation in the summit, meetings with the King and the new Prime Minister, and new security agreements

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in the UK to attend the European Political Community Summit. He will hold bilateral meetings and sign new security agreements, and an agreement on support for the Ukrainian defense industry is expected.

Politics • July 18, 09:12 AM • 48791 views
A new strategy for maritime security: Ukraine initiates creation of international platform “Safe Black Sea”

President Zelenskyy signed a decree on a new maritime security strategy for Ukraine. It provides for the creation of an international platform 'Safe Black Sea' and the conclusion of agreements on security guarantees in the Azov-Black Sea basin.

War in Ukraine • July 18, 06:12 AM • 111126 views
Big exchange of prisoners: the DIU responds to the statement on the return of a military who allegedly collaborated with the occupiers

95 Ukrainian defenders, including soldiers, members of the National Guard and border guards, were released from Russian captivity thanks to the mediation efforts of the United Arab Emirates.

War in Ukraine • July 17, 06:29 PM • 32775 views
State Border Guard Service of Ukraine announces a large-scale exchange of prisoners: Ukraine manages to return four border guards, one of whom was considered missing

5 Ukrainian border guards, including one who was considered missing, were released from Russian captivity as part of a prisoner exchange mediated by the UAE.

War in Ukraine • July 17, 05:39 PM • 33742 views
Zelensky signs decree on new maritime security strategy for Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a decree enacting the new Maritime Security Strategy of Ukraine, a modern document that takes into account changes and innovations in the security sector and will be implemented jointly with international partners.

War in Ukraine • July 17, 05:21 PM • 111458 views
Our database contains more data than the ICRC: Yusov on work to return Ukrainians from Russian captivity

During the 54th prisoner exchange since the Russian invasion, 95 Ukrainian defenders were returned from Russian captivity, bringing the total number of released Ukrainians to 3,405.

War in Ukraine • July 17, 05:15 PM • 101667 views
Weight problems, tuberculosis, complications from injuries: Yusov on the condition of Ukrainians released from captivity

Ukrainian prisoners released from Russian captivity face serious health problems, including weight problems, untreated injuries, cancer and tuberculosis, which require a long process of rehabilitation and recovery.

War in Ukraine • July 17, 04:59 PM • 30400 views
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Ukraine managed to return 95 more defenders. How many of them may be in captivity and what conditions the prisoners are held in - the investigator told

Today, thanks to the mediation efforts of the United Arab Emirates, another 95 Ukrainian defenders, including military personnel, members of the National Guard and border guards, were released from Russian captivity, bringing the total number of Ukrainians released from Russian captivity since the beginning of the full-scale invasion to 3,405, although the exact number of those still in captivity remains unknown due to Russia's lack of transparency.

War in Ukraine • July 17, 02:56 PM • 286368 views
We are looking for everyone who may be in captivity: Zelensky on the return of 95 defenders

Another 95 Ukrainian defenders, including soldiers, members of the National Guard and border guards, were released from Russian captivity thanks to the mediation efforts of the United Arab Emirates. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that we are looking for everyone who may be captured.

War in Ukraine • July 17, 12:36 PM • 102387 views
Zelensky on MH17 tragedy: Russian responsibility for it is inevitable

On the 10th anniversary of the MH17 crash, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia's responsibility is inevitable and all those responsible for this and other Russian war crimes will be punished as 298 people, including 80 children, died when Russian killers shot down the passenger plane.

War in Ukraine • July 17, 11:33 AM • 21909 views
Swiss Foreign Minister meets with Lavrov and tells about the Peace Summit

Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and briefed him on the Peace Summit. him about the Peace Summit.

Politics • July 17, 09:44 AM • 46380 views
The U.S. State Department has commented on the further development of Russia's relations with China

The United States cannot predict the development of Russian-Chinese relations, as well as China's role as Russia's main strategic partner, including potential support for the Russian defense industry.

News of the World • July 17, 06:54 AM • 15901 views
Zelensky met with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees: what they talked about

President Zelenskyy met with UN High Commissioner for Refugees Grandi to discuss humanitarian aid, winterization, and the launch of a UN-supported platform to help Ukrainian refugees return home.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 04:40 PM • 104640 views
Hungary cannot be removed from the EU Council Presidency - Vice President of the European Commission

Hungary cannot be stripped of its EU Council presidency, despite Orban's controversial visits to China and Russia, but EU countries can publicly boycott his policies.

News of the World • July 16, 04:37 PM • 21282 views
Zelenskiy announces arms talks this week

President Zelenskyy held important meetings on the military situation, arms supplies, and international talks scheduled for this week.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 04:20 PM • 104814 views
Zelensky initiated a bill to deprive traitors of state awards

President Zelenskyy initiated a draft law that would allow for the legislative deprivation of state awards to those who popularize or promote the aggressor state of Russia or commit other illegal acts against Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 04:11 PM • 34610 views
U.S. State Department speaks out on a possible second peace summit with Russian invitation

The US State Department has commented on the statement by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy about the potential of the second Peace Summit and that this time Russia could be invited.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 02:13 PM • 34031 views
Zelenskyy held a meeting with the Staff: they discussed the situation on the battlefield, the rotation of brigades and weapons

President Zelenskyy met with the military leadership to discuss manning, rotation of brigades, weapons, and the situation on the main front lines.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 12:27 PM • 39866 views
Ombudsman: Russia considers Ukrainian children primarily as a resource for its army

Russia views Ukrainian children as a resource for its future army and aggression, forcibly deporting and mobilizing them. The Ombudsperson emphasizes that such a policy has all the signs of genocide.

Society • July 16, 11:47 AM • 26650 views
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen canceled the visit of the EC Board to Hungary: why

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen canceled the visit of the EC board to Budapest due to recent events related to Hungary's presidency of the EU Council, and the EC will be represented at informal meetings of the Council only at the level of senior civil servants.

Politics • July 15, 07:09 PM • 101931 views
Zelensky changed the composition of the Stavka: added the Commander of the SSO and the Head of the Parole Service

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made changes to the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff, dismissing and appointing several officials, including the former head of the Ministry of Infrastructure and the former commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 04:52 PM • 104627 views
Ukraine plans to sign security agreements with nine more countries

Ukraine plans to sign security agreements with 9 more countries, bringing the total number of countries to 32.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 03:19 PM • 109750 views
Zelenskyy confirms that Ukraine will not become a NATO member until the end of the war

President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine will not receive an invitation to join NATO until the war with Russia is over, as partner countries cannot extend a full invitation to a country at war.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 03:07 PM • 31131 views
Zelensky on Budanov's statement about Russia's offensive from the north: "He was misunderstood a bit"

President Zelenskyy explained that the head of the Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate, Budanov, had been misunderstood regarding his statement about a possible Russian offensive from the north.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 03:00 PM • 28154 views
Mobilization is going according to plan, but there are not enough training grounds - Zelensky

President Zelenskyy said that mobilization in Ukraine is going according to plan, but there are not enough places for mobilized troops to train. In cooperation with Poland, work is underway to expand training centers both inside and outside the country.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 02:53 PM • 24412 views
Zelensky: Ukraine is not getting enough help to win - Zelensky

According to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine does not receive enough aid to win the war with Russia, but only to hold out.

War in Ukraine • July 15, 02:41 PM • 22275 views