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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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Zelensky: "All points are dotted in the ATACMS agreement for Ukraine" - Zelensky

Zelenskyy announces that all agreements on Ukraine's receipt of long-range ATACMS missiles from the United States have been finalized.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 07:49 PM • 30333 views
A few days or weeks after approval of aid: congressman says when Ukraine will receive new weapons from the US

The first package of U. S. defense aid to Ukraine after the adoption of the aid law will be delivered very quickly: some weapons will arrive in a few days and some in a few weeks, U.S. Congressman Bill Keating said.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 07:03 PM • 57838 views
Zelenskyy: First US defense aid package after adoption of law will be fast and powerful - Zelenskyy after conversation with Biden

President Zelenskiy says that the first US defense aid package after the passage of the aid law will be fast, powerful, and will strengthen Ukraine's air defense, long-range, and artillery capabilities, based on his conversation with President Biden.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 05:57 PM • 39943 views
"Young people are better versed in technology": Zelensky explains lowering of conscription age in Ukraine

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that lowering the conscription age for the Armed Forces is necessary because young people are better physically prepared and more quickly oriented in modern technologies used on the battlefield.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 05:01 PM • 42801 views
Ukraine's aid package and Russia's air terror with thousands of missiles: Zelensky talks to Biden

President Zelenskyy discussed with President Biden Russia's missile terror and attack on the Kharkiv TV tower, the US aid package following approval by the House of Representatives, plans for a bilateral security agreement, and preparations for the Peace Summit.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 05:00 PM • 38374 views
"There is no such thing as a frozen conflict with russia" : Zelensky reacts to Macron's idea of an "Olympic truce"

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy is confident that russia will not adhere to the ceasefire proposed by France for the duration of the Summer Olympics.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 04:46 PM • 24866 views
Azerbaijani Ambassador extends invitation to Zelensky to attend COP29 climate summit - MFA

Azerbaijani Ambassador Seymur Mardaliyev met with the Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine and conveyed an invitation to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to attend the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference - COP29 in Azerbaijan.

Politics • April 22, 04:00 PM • 24389 views
Zelenskyy held a meeting with the Chief of Staff: they talked about Russia's plans and Ukraine's own weapons production

Zelenskyy held a meeting to discuss the situation at the front, weapons production in Ukraine, and plans to protect civilian infrastructure from possible Russian attacks.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 01:49 PM • 23850 views
President presents highest state awards to defenders of Ukraine and families of fallen Heroes

President Zelenskyy presented the highest state awards, including the Order of the Golden Star and the Cross of Military Merit, to Ukrainian servicemen and families of fallen heroes for their courage and defense of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 01:26 PM • 23823 views
Denying TPPs: How Nayyem and Kubrakov "protected" energy with memorandums

The government has failed to adequately protect thermal power plants from Russian missile strikes, allocating funds only for the first level of defense against enemy attacks. Previously, officials boasted of "unprecedented protection" without addressing the lack of funding for better defense of thermal power plants.

Society • April 22, 01:19 PM • 342834 views
"It is time to act, not to discuss": Kuleba calls on EU ministers to strengthen Ukraine's air defense

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba called on international partners to take decisive action and strengthen Ukraine's air defense by providing additional Patriot and SAMP/T systems and ammunition.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 09:18 AM • 37073 views
FT: Ukraine's partners put pressure on Greece, Spain to hand over part of its air defense systems to Kyiv

Ukraine's NATO and EU partners are pressuring Greece and Spain to provide Ukraine with more air defense systems, such as Patriot, to protect vulnerable regions from Russian attacks.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 09:06 AM • 38171 views
There is no threat of an attack on Kyiv - DIU chief

There is no threat of a new Russian offensive against Kyiv, assures the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 06:29 AM • 27391 views
Ukraine will face a difficult situation from mid-May - Budanov

From mid-May Ukraine will face a difficult situation, according to the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 05:55 AM • 35014 views
"Zelenskyy: Putin will wage war on the Baltic states if Ukraine fails to stand up

If Ukraine is defeated, Putin will launch a war against the Baltic states and other former Soviet republics to restore Soviet influence, Zelenskiy warns.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 02:40 AM • 32144 views
Speaker Johnson agrees to help Ukraine after intelligence findings - The New York Times

Speaker Johnson agreed to support aid to Ukraine after reviewing intelligence reports and testimonies of Russian atrocities, convinced that Putin could continue his invasion of Europe if left unchecked.

War in Ukraine • April 21, 11:40 PM • 29570 views
Zelensky: russians want to capture Chasiv Yar on May 9, but defenders expect to repel this offensive thanks to timely supplies of weapons

The president said that russia intends to capture Chasiv Yar on its May 9 holiday, but Ukraine expects to withstand and repel the attack thanks to timely supplies of weapons.

War in Ukraine • April 21, 05:56 PM • 70368 views
Zelenskyy in an interview with NBC News: We need weapons and air defense to seize the initiative

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called on American allies to provide long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation, seize the initiative on the battlefield, and win the war against russia.

War in Ukraine • April 21, 03:49 PM • 62194 views
President had a conversation with Syrskyi on hot spots on the frontline and Umerov on strengthening air defense

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces reported to the President on the situation in the hottest areas of the front, including Chasiv Yar, Pokrovske, Kurakhove in Donetsk region and Kupyanske in Kharkiv region, and the President discussed strengthening air defense with the Minister of Defense.

War in Ukraine • April 21, 03:03 PM • 74028 views
Frontline regions and the border with Russia can be protected from enemy attacks if there is more air defense - Yevlash

According to Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Ilya Yevlash, the most vulnerable to enemy attacks are Kharkiv, Odesa, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Chernihiv, Sumy, and Dnipro regions, which can be protected by more air defense systems.

War in Ukraine • April 21, 09:18 AM • 34750 views
Prime Minister of Canada and President of Poland discuss support for Ukraine

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau and Polish President Duda reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine and discussed ways to further support it.

War in Ukraine • April 21, 03:24 AM • 35848 views
"US assistance will be felt by soldiers on the front line and cities suffering from Russian terror," Zelenskyy says

The U. S. aid that Ukraine has received is a significant package that will be felt by soldiers on the front lines and cities suffering from Russian terror.

Society • April 20, 06:47 PM • 99814 views
Zelensky calls allies' shooting down of Iranian missiles double standards

President Zelenskyy criticized Western allies for demonstrating double standards by helping Israel shoot down Iranian missiles and drones but not providing the same level of support to Ukraine against Russian air attacks.

Politics • April 20, 02:37 PM • 58551 views
Zelensky: Allied countries can help Ukraine shoot down Russian missiles

Zelenskyy believes that allied countries can help Ukraine shoot down Russian missiles by deploying their air forces in neighboring countries and shooting down missiles aimed at Ukraine, as was done to protect Israel.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 01:45 PM • 58130 views
Zelensky: Brazil's participation in the peace summit is important for Ukraine

Ukraine is interested in Brazilian President Lula da Silva taking an active part in the first Global Peace Summit in Switzerland in June, as his presence would indicate a desire for a just peace for Ukraine.

Politics • April 20, 12:55 PM • 40492 views
Zelenskyy is sure that Putin is very afraid of Ukraine

President Zelenskyy believes that Putin is very afraid of Ukraine because he is an insecure person, as confident leaders with powerful armies and nuclear weapons do not threaten the world.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 12:29 PM • 76831 views
Zelenskyy: Ukraine is approaching a security agreement with the US

Ukraine is nearing the signing of a major security agreement with the United States that will be a strong security guarantee alongside agreements with Nordic countries such as Sweden and Norway in May-June, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

Politics • April 20, 11:58 AM • 67283 views
Dnipro Region to Receive Over UAH 3.2 Billion as Part of the "Made in Ukraine" Platform

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Dnipropetrovs'k region will receive over UAH 3. 2 billion as part of the Made in Ukraine economic platform to support business and domestic production in times of war.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 09:31 AM • 107090 views
Germany plans to buy four additional Patriots - Bloomberg

Germany is considering the purchase of 8 Patriot air defense missile systems worth about 2. 6 billion euros, which is twice the initial order for 4 systems placed in March.

Politics • April 20, 07:58 AM • 37039 views
Zelensky signs decree to restrict online gambling

President Zelenskyy signs a decree to counteract the negative effects of online gambling by restricting advertising, setting limits, monitoring, blocking illegal sites, and introducing restrictions for military personnel.

Society • April 20, 07:27 AM • 30282 views