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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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Zelenskyy imposes sanctions on a number of Russian media outlets

President Zelenskyy imposed sanctions on about 70 Russian legal entities, more than 20 media outlets, such as NTV, Pervyi Kanal, Izvestia and Moskovsky Komsomolets newspapers, and some Ukrainian companies in response to Russia's actions.

Politics • May 25, 11:40 PM • 91108 views
Ukrainian military shoots down another Russian Su-25 aircraft - Zelensky

Soldiers of the 110th Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down another Russian Su-25 fighter jet in Donetsk region.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 06:40 PM • 25921 views
Death toll rises during Russian attack on construction hypermarket

Four civilians are killed in a Russian attack on a construction hypermarket in Kharkiv, Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 06:30 PM • 25648 views
Everyone said no: Zelensky on asking Biden and the EU to impose sanctions on Russia before the invasion

Before Russia's invasion, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy asked the US and EU to impose preventive sanctions on Russia, Putin, and the energy sector, but they refused, resulting in heavy human costs for Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 04:37 PM • 59304 views
If Ukraine had more modern air defense and aviation systems, Russian terror would be simply impossible - Zelenskyy

If Ukraine had more adequate, modern air defense and aviation systems, the Russian air force would have already collapsed, just like its Black Sea Fleet, and Russian terror would have become impossible.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 03:58 PM • 101651 views
Russian attack on a construction hypermarket in Kharkiv: the number of victims has increased to 35

A Russian attack on a construction hypermarket in Kharkiv resulted in 35 injuries. According to reports, more than 200 people were inside the building. At least 15 people are currently unaccounted for.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 03:44 PM • 82536 views
Zelenskyy hears first reports on Kharkiv and calls Russian attack another manifestation of madness

a Russian strike on a shopping center in Kharkiv resulted in the deaths and injuries of civilians. Zelenskyy condemned the occupiers' attack as another manifestation of Putin's Russian madness and despicable terrorism.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 02:55 PM • 32400 views
We call on NATO to act decisively in defense of Estonia, Finland and Lithuania: Kuleba responds to Russia's provocations against the Baltic states

Russia's recent provocations on the EU and NATO borders in Estonia, Finland and Lithuania, such as the dismantling of Estonian border buoys, are part of its typical hybrid tactics of intimidation and bullying, and NATO must act decisively to protect these countries from Russian threats.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 02:34 PM • 31379 views
Zelenskyy on Russia's strike on Kharkiv: more than 200 people could have been in the construction hypermarket

More than 200 people may have been inside a construction hypermarket in Kharkiv when Russia struck, causing a massive fire and casualties. Zelenskiy called for increased support for air defense to prevent such attacks.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 02:20 PM • 24870 views
Zelenskyy: China must protect Ukraine

President Zelenskyy criticized China for trying to balance between Ukraine and Russia instead of protecting Ukraine's territorial integrity as one of the guarantors of the Budapest Memorandum.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 01:55 PM • 27151 views
Zelensky to journalists from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan: CSTO allows Russia to influence your countries

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that no Asian country can have a strategic alliance with Putin's Russia, as Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan are 100% under threat of attack and such an alliance would limit their independence.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 01:38 PM • 26832 views
Zelenskyy: the Baltic countries - Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia - may be under Russia's possible attack first of all

President Zelensky warned that the Baltic states of Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia are under threat of potential attack or provocation by Russia, citing recent incidents such as Russia's removal of border buoys in Estonia as a test of NATO's response.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 12:53 PM • 24015 views
Zelenskyi said what military casualties the "breakthrough in the direction of Kharkiv" ended for the occupiers

The advance of the Russian occupiers to Kharkiv two weeks ago brought the ratio of Ukrainian to Russian military losses to 1:8, which shows Putin's disregard for human life, President Zelensky said.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 10:59 AM • 112477 views
Zelensky noted the work of the State Special Communications Service to protect against cyberattacks and ensure reliability of communication during the war

President Zelenskyy thanked the employees of the State Service for Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine for their professionalism and dedication to ensuring reliable communications and cybersecurity in the context of the ongoing war.

Politics • May 25, 06:59 AM • 19296 views
Zelenskyy discusses Ukrainian-Polish relations, air defense and peace summit with Polish Senate Marshal

President Zelenskyy met with the Marshal of the Polish Senate to discuss inter-parliamentary relations, the situation in Kharkiv, strengthening Ukraine's air defense, preparations for the Peace Summit, and Ukraine's negotiations with the EU.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 08:16 PM • 57256 views
Zelenskiy thanks for new $275 million US military aid package

President Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to the United States for a new $275 million military aid package that includes long-range missiles, artillery ammunition, anti-tank weapons, and other critical support to defend against increased Russian attacks.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 07:47 PM • 54523 views
Zelenskyy: Ukrainian troops managed to take combat control of the border in Kharkiv region

The Ukrainian military has established combat control over the border areas of the Kharkiv region, which had been invaded by Russian occupiers.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 06:37 PM • 61813 views
Zelenskyy: Côte d'Ivoire will take part in the Peace Summit

President Zelenskyy discussed bilateral relations, international cooperation and Ukraine's need for a just peace with President Ouattara of Côte d'Ivoire, inviting him to the Peace Summit and congratulating him on the upcoming Africa Day.

Politics • May 24, 05:35 PM • 23863 views
Putin issues a batch of cynical statements about “peace talks” with Ukraine and Zelensky's legitimacy

After his meeting with Belarusian dictator Alyaksandr Lukashenka, Putin made a number of statements to journalists. Some of them were devoted to "peace talks" with Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 03:54 PM • 60820 views
The Army told what awaits convicts who decide to mobilize

The military service of convicts who exercise the right to sign a contract with the AFU will have virtually no peculiarities, except that they will serve in specialized units.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 02:39 PM • 16032 views
During the reform of the General Staff, its staff is planned to be reduced by 60%

As part of the reform of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, its staff is to be reduced by 60%, and the dismissed personnel will be used to staff operational and tactical command and control bodies, as well as combat military units.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 02:11 PM • 19259 views
Zelensky showed how the printing complex in Kharkiv looks like after the Russian attack

A Russian missile strike destroys one of Ukraine's largest printing complexes in Kharkiv, killing 7 people and injuring 21, and burning tens of thousands of books, including children's literature and textbooks.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 11:54 AM • 19667 views
Putin ready for talks to end war, but has conditions - Reuters

Putin is ready to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, provided that Kyiv recognizes the “borders” that currently form the front line.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 11:48 AM • 82184 views
Zelenskyi held a meeting on the situation in Kharkiv: the region will receive 4 billion hryvnias to prepare for the heating season

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in Kharkiv to discuss the operational situation, winterization, restoration of damaged infrastructure and housing for IDPs amid intense fighting in the region.

Society • May 24, 11:37 AM • 19218 views
Zelenskyy in Kharkiv: heard reports on defense and energy infrastructure

President Zelenskyy visited Kharkiv to discuss the operational situation, winterization, defense measures, restoration of damaged infrastructure, and housing for IDPs.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 10:18 AM • 17499 views
No “limitedly fit”: The Ministry of Health explained the new rules of mobilization

The Ministry of Health explained that the diagnosis of “limitedly fit” used in peacetime was abolished, and now there are only “fit” and “unfit” categories for military service during martial law.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 09:23 AM • 21274 views
50,000 books burned due to Russia's attack on Kharkiv: Zelensky shows the consequences

The Russian attack on the Kharkiv region killed and injured people, destroyed a printing house and burned 50,000 books, demonstrating Russia's war against humanity and normal life.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 07:59 AM • 19236 views
Greece is studying Ukraine's new and old requests for military assistance - media

Greece is examining Ukraine's old and new requests for military assistance, including missiles, anti-aircraft systems, fighter jets, and ammunition, while ensuring that this does not negatively impact the capabilities of its own armed forces.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 06:56 AM • 22958 views
Biden likely to skip World Summit to raise campaign funds - Bloomberg

Biden is likely to skip the Peace Summit in Switzerland to attend a fundraiser for his campaign in California with celebrities such as George Clooney and Julia Roberts.

Politics • May 24, 06:37 AM • 102757 views
Zelensky enacts NSDC sanctions against 70 people

President Zelenskyy imposes 10-year sanctions on 70 people, including Russian media and companies operating in Crimea.

Economy • May 24, 05:58 AM • 22038 views