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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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Peace Summit: the first plenary session is over

State leaders took part in the first plenary session of the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 06:25 PM • 132797 views
Geographically, the war may spread beyond Ukraine - Turkish Foreign Minister

The war started by Russia risks going beyond Ukraine's borders and may involve the use of weapons of mass destruction, Turkey's foreign minister said at the Global Peace Summit.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 06:07 PM • 127685 views
Chilean President says Russia should also be brought to the negotiating table

Chilean President Gabriel Borich insisted that Russia come to the negotiating table to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, condemning Russian aggression and calling for the defense of Ukraine's sovereignty and food security at the Global Peace Summit.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 05:29 PM • 27477 views
Putin has no interest in a just peace - British Prime Minister

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is not interested in a just peace, has launched a diplomatic campaign against the Peace Summit and ordered states to refrain from participating in it, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 05:15 PM • 26640 views
Prime Minister: Japan will step up efforts to support Ukraine in energy sector

Japan will step up efforts to support Ukraine in the energy sector.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 05:10 PM • 26979 views
Scholz: Russia has rejected our call for peace based on the UN Charter and international law

Russia rejected the collective call for peace based on the UN Charter and international law at the Global Peace Summit, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 05:03 PM • 28108 views
We have good relations with both sides and hope for peace - Saudi Foreign Minister

Saudi Arabia hopes for a quick end to the Russian-Ukrainian war due to its good relations with both sides, as stated by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud at the Global Peace Summit.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 05:00 PM • 26504 views
Zelenskyy explains when the peace action plan will be communicated to Russian representatives

President Zelenskyy announced that when the action plan for achieving peace in Ukraine is agreed upon by all participants of the Global Peace Summit, it will be handed over to representatives of Russia to record a real end to the war at the Second Peace Summit.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 04:40 PM • 24207 views
The first meeting of the Global Peace Summit started in Switzerland

The first Global Peace Summit has begun in Switzerland, with 101 countries and international organizations registered to participate.

Politics • June 15, 04:12 PM • 33037 views
After the Summit, Chile will be very actively involved in the implementation of specific points of the peace formula - President

Chile will be very actively involved in the implementation of specific points of Ukraine's peace formula after the Peace Summit.

Politics • June 15, 03:55 PM • 32228 views
There will be no direct talks with Russia - President's Office

The peace summit that began today will not include direct talks with Russia, as this format will not even be discussed, said Ihor Zhovkva, deputy head of the Presidential Administration.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 03:52 PM • 114907 views
The official opening ceremony of the Peace Summit has begun

The official opening ceremony of the Peace Summit has begun in Switzerland. 101 countries and international organizations have registered to participate in the inaugural event.

Politics • June 15, 02:43 PM • 26681 views
Zelenskyy discusses bilateral cooperation with Georgian President

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili at the Peace Summit, discussing bilateral cooperation, security challenges, the energy crisis in Ukraine due to Russian attacks, and the common aspiration for EU membership, while Georgia considers restoring diplomatic relations with Russia.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 02:25 PM • 34756 views
Zelenskyy meets with President of Chile: discusses steps to implement the Peace Formula

President Zelenskyy met with Chilean President Gabriel Borych on the sidelines of the Peace Summit to discuss the implementation of the Peace Formula and bilateral cooperation between Ukraine and Chile.

Politics • June 15, 02:12 PM • 26633 views
The Kremlin complains about the West's "unconstructive" reaction to Putin's conditions for talks with Ukraine

Russia is dissatisfied with the West's reaction to Putin's statements about the terms of peace talks with Ukraine, calling it "unconstructive" and hoping for a more "substantive and promising" discussion next time.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 02:05 PM • 33923 views
Zelenskyy meets with US Vice President

Zelenskyy met with US Vice President Kamala Harris.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 01:50 PM • 28521 views
Zelenskyy: 101 countries and international organizations have registered for the Peace Summit

As of today, 101 countries and international organizations have registered to participate in the first Inaugural Peace Summit in Switzerland, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 12:38 PM • 23056 views
Zelenskyy: agreements at the Peace Summit should become part of the peacekeeping process

Everything that will be agreed upon at the Peace Summit will become part of the peacekeeping process, Zelensky said.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 12:24 PM • 25839 views
Amherd on the Peace Summit: We want to discuss under what conditions Russia can be involved in the process of future peace

The Swiss President said that the goal of the Peace Summit is to discuss how and under what conditions Russia can be involved in the future peace process in Ukraine on the basis of international law and the UN Charter.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 12:03 PM • 27686 views
Swiss President: if we want to move the process towards peace, we will have to involve Russia at some point

During a joint press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Peace Summit in Switzerland, President of the Swiss Confederation Viola Amherd said that at some point Russia will have to be involved to move the process toward peace.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 11:51 AM • 28908 views
Peace Summit: Zelensky met with the President of Switzerland

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, having arrived at the Peace Summit, met with Swiss President Viola Amherd and expressed his belief that everything agreed upon at the Summit, where all parts of the world, all continents, and different nations are represented, today will become part of the peacekeeping process.

Politics • June 15, 11:12 AM • 26493 views
NSDC Secretary speaks about Putin's "peace plan"

NSDC Secretary rejects Putin's latest statements as a sign of his unwillingness to negotiate.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 11:00 AM • 30919 views
A joint first step towards a just peace based on the UN Charter - Zelenskyy on the Peace Summit

The Global Peace Summit has begun with the participation of representatives of 100 countries and organizations from all continents, which aims to find a just peace based on international law and the UN Charter.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 10:39 AM • 32514 views
Zelensky arrives at the Peace Summit

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives at the Peace Summit in Burgenstock, Switzerland, where he will officially open the summit with Swiss President Viola Amherd.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 10:36 AM • 27580 views
US announces over $1.5 billion in aid to Ukraine

U. S. Vice President Kamala Harris announces more than $1.5 billion in aid to Ukraine to support the energy sector, humanitarian needs, and civilian security.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 10:28 AM • 30338 views
Peace Summit in Switzerland: Reuters reports on the mood of European officials about its impact

World leaders are gathering in Switzerland for the Peace Summit, and European officials have spoken out about the impact of the event.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 09:49 AM • 84122 views
Putin must be put in his place by all possible means - Zelenskyy

President Zelenskyy said that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin must be put in his place by all possible means: strengthening Ukraine, imposing powerful sanctions, and politically isolating him and his society.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 09:40 AM • 93934 views
Georgian President Goes to Switzerland for Peace Summit: It is not known whether the pro-Russian government approved her visit

Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili will attend the Peace Summit in Burgenstock, despite tensions with the Georgian government over her foreign visits.

Politics • June 15, 09:07 AM • 73116 views
Zelensky on the meeting with the Pope: it was positive and very substantive

According to Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the meeting with Pope Francis was very meaningful. He said that the Vatican was helping Ukraine a lot in the issue of returning Ukrainian children illegally deported by russia.

Politics • June 15, 08:58 AM • 31134 views
This is an ultimatum not only to Ukraine, but to the whole world: Zelensky on Putin's demand to lift sanctions against Russia

President Zelenskyy criticized Putin's call to lift sanctions against Russia as demonstrating his inadequacy, saying that the world imposed sanctions because of Russia's occupation of Ukrainian territories and killing of people, and that sanctions can only be lifted when Russia withdraws from the occupied territories.

War in Ukraine • June 15, 08:36 AM • 30709 views