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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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"Russia is unlikely to open a northeastern front today": expert assesses the possibility of a Russian offensive on Kharkiv

The expert assessed the possibility of an enemy attack on Kharkiv.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 11:35 AM • 131182 views
Ukraine is doing everything to strengthen Kharkiv's defense - Zelenskyy

Zelenskiy emphasized that Ukraine is doing everything possible to strengthen Kharkiv's defense against constant russian attacks and thanked its partners for their help with air defense and pressure on russia.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 08:59 AM • 46350 views
Ukraine and Turkey plan summit on food security - Ambassador Bodnar

Ukraine plans to hold a major food security summit in Turkey. This was discussed during the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Istanbul in March.

Economy • April 8, 08:23 AM • 26461 views
President of Finland on the war in Ukraine: "The only way to achieve peace is on the battlefield"

President of Finland Alexander Stubb said that the only way to achieve peace in Ukraine is on the battlefield, as Russian President Vladimir Putin understands only the language of force.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 07:53 AM • 27841 views
Business Day: Zelensky is planning a visit to South Africa

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, plans to visit South Africa in the next few months to establish closer trade ties and discuss post-conflict relations between the two countries.

Economy • April 8, 02:41 AM • 128731 views
The Ministry of Defense is working on launching the Army+ application for the military

The Ministry of Defense is actively working to launch the Army+ app for Ukrainian servicemen in the summer of 2024, offering military tickets, electronic reports and a convenient way to order UBD certificates as the first services.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 02:30 AM • 107330 views
Ukraine lacks air defense systems to protect cities: Zelenskyy instructs diplomats to convince partners

Ukraine lacks air defense systems to protect its cities, especially Kharkiv, which is subjected to daily terror from russia, so President Zelenskyy instructed diplomats to convince partners to provide more air defense capabilities.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 05:49 PM • 65595 views
Zelenskyy called on United24 ambassadors to help draw the attention of Congress and Americans to Ukraine

President Zelenskyy called on United24 ambassadors to take joint public steps to draw the attention of the U. S. Congress and Americans to Ukraine's need for continued support in defending itself against Russian aggression.

Politics • April 7, 01:47 PM • 38790 views
Abduction of a teenager by people in military uniforms in Odesa region: proceedings opened, TAC conducts an investigation

In Odesa region, people in military uniforms kidnapped a 14-year-old teenager but later released him. The police opened a criminal case over the kidnapping, and the TCC is conducting an internal investigation.

Crimes and emergencies • April 7, 01:13 PM • 35510 views
Zelenskyy: russia does not stop its terror for a minute, we are preparing a response for the enemy

Ukraine is working to provide reliable protection against constant russian terror, and Ukraine is preparing a concrete and fair response to the enemy, President Zelenskiy says.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 12:07 PM • 65981 views
Zelensky discusses the situation at the front with the Chief of Staff, Umerov reports on ammunition

Zelensky discussed the situation at the front and planned further actions with Commander-in-Chief Syrsky, while Defense Minister Umerov reported on the situation with ammunition.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 11:58 AM • 32682 views
Budanov told when and where Russia will intensify its offensive

Ukraine expects Russia to intensify its offensive in late spring and early summer, especially in Donbas, moving toward Chasovyi Yar and Pokrovsk, said Kirill Budanov, head of the Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate.

War in Ukraine • April 7, 10:48 AM • 32967 views
Ukraine will never mind if someone wants to help: Zelensky on Macron's initiative to send troops to Ukraine

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Western troops would help train our soldiers in Ukraine faster and emphasized that Kyiv would never mind if someone wants to help.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 06:25 PM • 58598 views
Turkey's mediation alone is not enough for negotiations with russia - Zelenskyy

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Turkey alone is not enough for Ukraine's negotiations with russia, and that a peace summit involving many countries is needed for mediation efforts.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 06:20 PM • 47067 views
We are a bit hostage to this situation: Zelensky on the US aid package

President Zelenskyy expects Ukraine to receive critical military aid from the United States, despite being a "hostage" to U. S. domestic politics, and is willing to accept loans or deferred aid to ensure Ukraine's survival and victory over the Russian invasion.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 06:01 PM • 40324 views
Zelenskyy says Ukraine is preparing its own weapons against russian KABs

Ukraine is developing its own domestic weapons against russian guided aerial bombs (UABs) in addition to using air defense systems and expects F-16 fighter jets to improve the situation, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 05:44 PM • 102344 views
Zelenskyy: Ukraine should have 25 Patriot systems to cover the sky

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that 25 Patriot air defense systems with 6-8 batteries each are needed to fully cover Ukraine's airspace, as he noted during a telethon.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 05:36 PM • 101144 views
If you don't have a strong reserve to replace a strong brigade, then the next day you won't have any city: Zelensky on rotation at the front

Zelenskyy explained that the Armed Forces have rotations in different areas and that it should not be generalized that they do not exist at all. At the same time, the Ukrainian army has a "powerful fist" - strong and professional brigades that need longer rotations.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 05:32 PM • 100425 views
"Kharkiv is protected today": Zelenskyy responds to russia's statements about a new offensive in eastern Ukraine

Ukraine has strong defense lines protecting Kharkiv and the city is not in danger, despite russia's plans to seize it and the entire east of the country, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 05:25 PM • 97163 views
Zelensky: Ukrainian Armed Forces lack ammunition for counteroffensive, only enough for defense

Ukraine lacks ammunition for a counteroffensive against Russia and only has enough for defense, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 05:19 PM • 42156 views
Zelenskyy: The reset of the TCC began last year

President Zelensky said that the majority of representatives of territorial recruitment and social support centers are now military personnel with combat experience, part of a reboot of these centers launched last year to restore respect for people in uniform.

Society • April 6, 05:10 PM • 84899 views
"We will be able to get a positive vote": Zelensky on the US Congress' decision to help Ukraine

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy expects the US Congress to approve a large-scale military aid package that is crucial to protecting Ukraine from possible Russian counteroffensives.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 05:07 PM • 38496 views
Ukraine expects first Peace Summit to be held with participation of 80-100 countries - Zelenskyy

Ukraine expects about 80-100 countries to take part in the inaugural Peace Summit in Switzerland, where a joint action plan for achieving a just peace will be prepared.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 04:59 PM • 37133 views
russian propaganda worked and they were able to divide Ukrainian society into military and civilians - Zelenskyy

President Zelenskyy calls on MPs to vote for the draft law on mobilization to counter Russia's disinformation campaign and unite society in times of war.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 04:54 PM • 35996 views
Ukraine completes construction of defense facilities in the hottest areas - Zelenskyy

In some frontline areas, the construction of fortifications with three lines of defense, including anti-tank ditches and "dragon's teeth," is 92-98% complete, as President Zelensky announced during a telethon.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 04:38 PM • 40428 views
Zelensky: Parliament to vote on changes to mobilization law in the coming weeks

President Zelenskiy expects Ukraine's parliament to vote on amendments to mobilization legislation in the coming weeks, while Russia intends to mobilize 300,000 troops by June 1, despite disciplinary problems.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 04:23 PM • 28820 views
Ukrainian paratroopers repelled probably one of the most massive attacks in Avdiivka sector - General Staff

Ukrainian troops repelled one of the most massive russian attacks in the Avdiivka sector, destroying 36 tanks, including a modern T-90, and 11 armored personnel carriers that tried to break through Ukrainian positions.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 03:54 PM • 34959 views
President Zelensky met with a delegation of the US Congress in Chernihiv region: what they talked about

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with a U. S. Congressional delegation in Chernihiv region to discuss the situation at the front, the needs of the army, the deportation of Ukrainian children, and called on the United States to make a decision on a further package of support for Ukraine as soon as possible.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 02:31 PM • 31031 views
Bariev: Occupants plan to draft 15 thousand Crimeans to the russian army

russia plans to conscript up to 15,000 residents of occupied Crimea into its armed forces as part of a new draft campaign, according to the head of the Crimean Tatar Resource Center.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 01:20 PM • 30171 views
"There will be more Ukrainian drones": Zelensky showed how domestic drones work at the front

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the Armed Forces are actively using Ukrainian-made drones to destroy Russian occupiers, protect soldiers' lives and reduce Russia's military potential, and that drone production will continue to grow this year.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 12:24 PM • 108140 views