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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 says there is readiness to see Russia at the second Peace Summit

The President of Ukraine has declared the readiness to see Russia at the second Peace Summit. Three points of the future victory plan have already been prepared, and the entire plan will be ready by early November.

War in Ukraine • September 21, 09:49 AM • 18267 views
Zelenskyy to push for NATO invitation, weapons guarantees at meeting with Biden - Bloomberg

At his meeting with Biden on September 26, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will present a victory plan. It includes an invitation to NATO, guarantees of arms supplies, a path to the EU, and economic agreements.

War in Ukraine • September 21, 09:19 AM • 79952 views
Scholz once again refuses to supply Ukraine with Taurus missiles

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz once again refused to supply Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine. He emphasized the need to explore the possibilities of achieving peace, but called the position on peace talks as an alternative to supporting Ukraine “naive.

War in Ukraine • September 21, 07:46 AM • 34268 views
Zelensky signs law to increase budget by UAH 500 billion for military needs

The President of Ukraine has signed a bill to increase the budget by UAH 500 billion for military needs. The total amount of expenditures will reach UAH 3.73 trillion, which is 2.3 times more than before the outbreak of full-scale war.

War in Ukraine • September 20, 09:24 PM • 20383 views
Scholz to meet with Zelensky in the US next week

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York. He is also scheduled to hold talks with the leaders of Turkey and Brazil.

Politics • September 20, 07:12 PM • 31820 views
Sibiga discussed the Peace Formula with the Foreign Ministers of South Africa and Brazil: details

Andriy Sybiga held conversations with the foreign ministers of South Africa and Brazil. They discussed support for Ukraine's territorial integrity and Zelenskyy's Peace Formula as a way to a just and lasting peace.

War in Ukraine • September 20, 07:05 PM • 32004 views
Sikorsky explains his words on the referendum in Crimea: the proposal was made as part of a hypothetical discussion

The Polish Foreign Minister said that his country supports the territorial integrity of Ukraine. The proposal on Crimea was made as part of a hypothetical discussion on the implementation of Zelenskyy's ideas.

Politics • September 20, 06:53 PM • 24921 views
Umerov and von der Leyen open the EU Defense Innovation Office

Ukraine's Defense Minister and the head of the European Commission opened the EU Defense Innovation Office. Umerov called for investment in Ukrainian producers and emphasized the goals of cooperation: restoring peace and Ukraine's integration into the EU.

War in Ukraine • September 20, 05:29 PM • 19558 views
Zelenskyy talks about preparations for talks in the US

President Zelenskyy announces preparations for talks in the United States with Biden and presidential candidates. He will present a concrete plan to strengthen Ukraine to bring about a just peace and victory.

Politics • September 20, 04:53 PM • 14966 views
Increase in the budget by UAH 500 billion for military needs: the bill was submitted to Zelensky for signature

A bill to increase the budget by UAH 500 billion for military needs has been submitted to President Zelensky for his signature. The Verkhovna Rada passed the bill on September 18, increasing total spending to UAH 3.73 trillion.

Economy • September 20, 04:17 PM • 16830 views
Zelenskyy holds a meeting with the Security Council: they discussed energy protection and missile production

The President of Ukraine chaired a meeting of the Security Council to discuss the defense of the energy sector, the production of missiles and drones, and the situation at the front. They reviewed the engineering protection of facilities and expectations for Patriot systems.

War in Ukraine • September 20, 03:01 PM • 33420 views
Harris confirms meeting with Zelenskyy next week: seventh in a row

US Vice President Kamala Harris has confirmed a meeting with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy next week at the White House. This will be their seventh meeting, during which the United States will reaffirm its unwavering support for Ukraine.

Politics • September 20, 01:56 PM • 12696 views
Zelenskyy: Second Peace Summit can put an end to the war

The President of Ukraine called for increased support for the Peace Summit to end the war. Zelenskyy emphasized that peace should be reliable, not a freezing of the conflict.

War in Ukraine • September 20, 01:13 PM • 14943 views
Zelenskyy welcomes IAEA resolution on Zaporizhzhia NPP

The President of Ukraine thanked the IAEA for the resolution confirming the need to restore control over the ZNPP. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of collective action to stop Russia's nuclear blackmail.

War in Ukraine • September 20, 12:01 PM • 14159 views
IAEA calls on Russia to immediately de-occupy Zaporizhzhia NPP and return it to Ukrainian control

The IAEA General Conference approves a resolution on nuclear safety in Ukraine. The document demands that Russia withdraw its military from ZNPP and return the plant to Ukrainian control.

War in Ukraine • September 20, 11:59 AM • 16456 views
"We have never had a plan A, we are already in plan B." Zelensky on whether Ukraine has an additional scenario for victory

President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine has never had a "plan A" to prevent a russian invasion. The country is already living by "plan B" - in a state of war, fighting for victory.

War in Ukraine • September 20, 11:41 AM • 13558 views
Sybiha summarizes his tour of neighboring countries: there are agreements that the enemy will feel

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha has completed visits to Romania, Slovakia, and Moldova. He announced agreements on European integration, support for Ukraine, and joint projects with neighboring countries.

War in Ukraine • September 20, 11:41 AM • 13363 views
Energy, bomb shelters, and weapons: Zelenskyy tells what 35 billion euros from the EU will be spent on

The President of Ukraine spoke about plans to use the EU loan as part of the G7 commitments. The funds will be used for energy, construction of bomb shelters, production of drones and missiles, and purchase of air defense.

War in Ukraine • September 20, 11:15 AM • 27705 views
Zelenskyy: victory plan is designed for quick decisions of partners - from October to December without delay

The President of Ukraine said that the victory plan depends on the decisions of the United States and its allies. The plan is designed for quick decisions by partners from October to December.

War in Ukraine • September 20, 11:05 AM • 13531 views
Trump cancels meeting with Polish President Duda - Reuters

Donald Trump's planned speech with Polish President Andrzej Duda in Pennsylvania has been canceled. The reasons for the cancellation were not reported, but voters of Eastern European descent may influence the outcome of the election in this state.

News of the World • September 20, 08:12 AM • 13694 views
Russian “Shahed” flew near Khmelnytsky NPP at night - RMA

During the night attack, a Russian Shahed UAV was spotted flying near the KhNPP. Ukraine calls on partners to provide modern air defense systems to protect against Russian nuclear blackmail.

War in Ukraine • September 20, 06:59 AM • 15282 views
President changed the composition of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff

The President of Ukraine has renewed the composition of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff. It includes Kamyshin, Sibiga, Smetanin and Oleksiy Kuleba, while Dmytro Kuleba has been removed from the staff.

Politics • September 20, 05:44 AM • 17938 views
Zelenskyy imposes new sanctions against Russia, Iran and China

The President of Ukraine has signed two decrees on sanctions against individuals and legal entities associated with the aggression against Ukraine. The restrictions apply to 6 individuals and companies from Russia, Iran and China for a period of 10 years.

War in Ukraine • September 20, 04:08 AM • 46174 views
Ukraine is ready to provide Portugal with AN-32P aircraft and a team of specialists to extinguish forest fires

Ukraine is ready to provide Portugal with a specialized AN-32P firefighting aircraft and a team of specialists to fight large-scale forest fires. The proposal was made on behalf of President Zelenskyy in response to the difficult situation in the central and northern regions of the country.

Society • September 19, 10:26 PM • 17423 views
Evacuations are underway to check for people under the rubble: Zelensky on the strike on the boarding house in Sumy

The President of Ukraine reacted to the Russian air strike on a retirement center in Sumy. He added that Russia had used nearly 90 guided missiles on Ukrainian cities and positions over the past 24 hours.

War in Ukraine • September 19, 05:39 PM • 24226 views
Preparing for important talks with our European partners before the winter season - Zelenskyy

Ukraine is preparing for talks with its European partners before the winter season. Most attention will be paid to the energy sector, the frontline, Russian assets, and EU accession.

War in Ukraine • September 19, 05:35 PM • 48256 views
Not just Biden: Zelenskyy to meet with US presidential candidates next week

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit the United States next week. He will address the UN General Assembly and meet with Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, and members of Congress.

War in Ukraine • September 19, 05:28 PM • 23717 views
Zelenskyy: About 40 thousand Russian troops were diverted to Kursk direction - Zelenskyy

The President of Ukraine reported on active operations in the Kursk region, which diverted significant enemy forces. Zelenskyy also spoke about the replenishment of the exchange fund and the situation in Donetsk region.

War in Ukraine • September 19, 05:15 PM • 23256 views
Biden and Zelenskiy to meet at the White House on September 26

US President Joe Biden will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on September 26. The leaders will discuss the war in Ukraine, strategic planning, and U.S. support for Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression.

War in Ukraine • September 19, 05:06 PM • 18748 views
Our people are able to overcome absolutely all obstacles and difficulties: Zelensky honors Paralympians and their coaches with state awards

The President of Ukraine awarded state awards to the members of the Paralympic team for their performance at the Games in Paris. The Ukrainian athletes won 82 medals, ranking 7th in the medal standings.

Sports • September 19, 04:11 PM • 18159 views