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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 on security agreement with Canada: Important contribution to strengthening our resilience

Ukraine and Canada sign a security cooperation agreement that establishes a strategic partnership and provides more than $3 billion in assistance to strengthen Ukraine's defense and resilience against russian aggression.

Politics • February 24, 04:16 PM • 62172 views
Zelenskyy and Canadian Prime Minister discuss providing Ukraine with new air defense systems

Canada and Ukraine discussed the provision of new air defense systems and armored vehicles as part of long-term military assistance.

Politics • February 24, 04:00 PM • 47965 views
Ukraine and Canada sign agreement on security cooperation

Ukraine and Canada sign an agreement that provides more than C$3 billion in macro-financial and defense assistance from Canada to strengthen Ukraine's security and resilience against Russian invasion.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 02:59 PM • 66645 views
Ukraine and Italy sign bilateral security agreement - Zelenskyy

Ukraine and Italy signed a bilateral security agreement to lay the groundwork for a long-term security partnership between the two countries.

Politics • February 24, 02:53 PM • 39353 views
Zelenskyy, along with von der Leyen, Trudeau, de Croo, Maloney, and others, honored the memory of the fallen defenders

President Zelenskyy and the leaders of Canada, Italy, Belgium and the European Commission honored the fallen Ukrainian defenders who gave their lives fighting for Ukraine's freedom and sovereignty in the face of Moscow's invasion by laying flowers on St. Michael's Square in Kyiv.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 12:50 PM • 100283 views
Duda says Poland supports and will continue to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia

Polish President Andrzej Duda pledged further support for Ukraine in its fight for freedom against Russia on the anniversary of the Russian invasion.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 11:55 AM • 37573 views
The President of the European Commission assured that Europe will help Ukraine as long as necessary

During a meeting with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and leaders of other European countries, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen assured of further financial and defense support for Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 11:46 AM • 35567 views
"This is extremely important": Zelenskyy thanks partners for help in war

President Zelenskyy expressed gratitude to the partner countries for helping Ukraine protect people, strengthen its defense and increase pressure on Russia during the two-year war.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 11:07 AM • 31239 views
Zelenskyy meets with Maloney, von der Leyen, Trudeau and de Kroo in Gostomel

President Zelenskyy met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and the prime ministers of Italy and Belgium on the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 10:45 AM • 37782 views
"We are 730 days closer to victory": Zelenskyy arrives in Gostomel on the anniversary of Russia's invasion

On the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, President Zelenskyy visited Gostomel, where Ukrainian troops held back Russian forces in 2022, and thanked international partners for their support.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 10:38 AM • 70447 views
Australia imposes additional sanctions on russia

The Australian government introduced additional financial sanctions and visa bans against russian individuals and organizations involved in the deportation of Ukrainian children from the occupied territories.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 09:42 AM • 49661 views
Prime Ministers of Italy and Belgium arrive in Kyiv

The Prime Ministers of Italy, Georgia Maloney, and Belgium, Alexander De Crewe, arrived in Kyiv by train from Poland, along with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, to express solidarity with Ukraine on the second anniversary of the Russian invasion.

War in Ukraine • February 24, 07:40 AM • 48144 views
Zelensky addressed the participants of the Cinema for Victory Film Festival

President Zelenskyy said that films made during the Russian-Ukrainian war ensure that the world will never forget the tragedies of Bucha and Mariupol, and that cinema will make Ukraine's heroism legendary.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 09:22 PM • 28877 views
Media: Zelensky will soon arrive in Armenia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans an official visit to Armenia in March, according to Ukrainian and Armenian media reports.

Politics • February 23, 07:45 PM • 45650 views
Kuleba: OSCE should become a platform of responsibility of the Russian Federation, not a dialog with it

Ukraine's Foreign Minister called on the OSCE to become a platform for holding Russia accountable for its crimes during the war in Ukraine, rather than a forum for dialogue.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 07:04 PM • 37174 views
Shmyhal spoke to drivers at the Krakivets-Korchova checkpoint and told them about plans to unblock the border

The Prime Minister of Ukraine has revealed that most truck drivers stuck at the Krakovets-Korchova border crossing due to the blockade of the Polish border were carrying goods other than agricultural products, which has hurt both Ukrainian producers and European markets. The Ukrainian government is planning to propose the introduction of an electronic queue system similar to Ukraine's to reduce waiting times at the border.

Economy • February 23, 06:55 PM • 46182 views
Blockade on the border: Klymenko says Ukrainian border guards monitor situation around the clock

Ukrainian border guards are monitoring the situation on the border around the clock and are constantly exchanging information with their Polish counterparts to resolve issues caused by the protests that blocked six checkpoints.

Economy • February 23, 05:27 PM • 41277 views
Kuleba calls on UN member states to join the upcoming Global Peace Summit

Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba called on all UN members to participate in the upcoming Global Peace Summit in Switzerland to discuss the Ukrainian formula for peace.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 05:03 PM • 29729 views
To stop the senseless blockade of the border: Shmyhal publicly addressed Polish farmers and voiced three important theses

The Ukrainian prime minister emphasized that the blockade on the Polish border negatively affects both the Ukrainian and Polish economies and trade. Shmyhal emphasized that "Poles and Polish farmers need to hear this truth in order to understand the senselessness of the border blockade.

Economy • February 23, 04:52 PM • 32311 views
Shmyhal and his team of ministers arrived at the border with Poland. Meeting with Polish officials did not take place

The Prime Minister of Ukraine and a group of ministers arrived at the border with Poland for talks, but did not meet with Polish officials. Earlier, Zelenskyy instructed the government to be at the border with Poland by February 24. He also called on the president and prime minister of Poland to arrive there.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 04:24 PM • 24513 views
Zelensky announces new agreements that will strengthen Ukrainian soldiers

Zelenskiy said that Ukraine is preparing to continue active international work in the coming weeks to sign new agreements that will strengthen the military and urban defense.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 03:56 PM • 23882 views
Zelenskyy meets with US Senate delegation, discusses situation on the battlefield

President Zelenskyy briefed the U. S. Senate delegation on the situation on the battlefield in Ukraine and emphasized that the sufficiency and range of artillery is critical for the Ukrainian armed forces.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 03:41 PM • 22801 views
Denmark has already started preparing the 16th military aid package for Ukraine

Denmark announces the start of preparations for the 16th military aid package to Ukraine and hopes to provide F-16 fighter jets by summer.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 03:25 PM • 23416 views
Delegations of Ukraine and Denmark agree to hold a bilateral defense industry forum

The Ukrainian and Danish delegations agreed to hold a joint bilateral defense-industrial forum to modernize their armies based on the lessons of the ongoing war in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 03:13 PM • 23261 views
Denmark hopes to provide F-16s to Ukraine before summer

The Danish Prime Minister expressed hope that Ukraine would receive Danish F-16 fighter jets by the summer due to ongoing preparations and infrastructure work.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 02:47 PM • 22807 views
A group of ministers led by Prime Minister Shmyhal will be on the border with Poland today - Zelenskyy

Ukraine's Prime Minister and relevant ministers will visit the border with Poland today to resolve the export blockade, although it is unclear whether Polish officials will be present.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 02:27 PM • 18956 views
Denmark played a key role in unblocking the decision on F-16 - Zelenskyy

According to President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Denmark played a key role in providing Ukraine with the opportunity to purchase F-16 fighter jets.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 02:13 PM • 20208 views
Zelensky on security agreement with Denmark: will support efforts to ensure F-16 capabilities

Denmark and Ukraine sign an agreement that confirms Denmark's long-term military and financial support for Ukraine, including at least €1. 8 billion in aid and Danish support for Ukraine's air force as part of an aviation coalition.

War in Ukraine • February 23, 01:10 PM • 25036 views
Ministry of Agrarian Policy: long-term blocking of the border is "a loss for both countries"

Blocking the Polish-Ukrainian border is not an economic issue, but rather the interests of certain groups. The Ukrainian side is ready for a dialogue with the Polish side, as the long-term blocking of the border "means losses for both countries.

Economy • February 23, 12:49 PM • 24406 views
Five US Democratic Senators arrive in Ukraine - US Ambassador

A delegation of five U. S. Democratic senators led by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer arrives in Ukraine.

Politics • February 23, 12:01 PM • 21784 views