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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 signs law on legalization of medical cannabis

President Zelenskiy signs a bill to legalize medical cannabis, which will come into effect in six months.

Politics • February 15, 05:19 PM • 27472 views
Russian "military commanders" are massively writing about the resignation of the Black Sea Fleet Commander Sokolov: what does "Caesar Kunikov" have to do with it

Russian "z-military" sources report that the commander of the Black Sea Fleet, Viktor Sokolov, has been dismissed from his post. This is likely to have happened after the attack by Ukrainian unmanned boats on the large amphibious assault ship Caesar Kunikov on February 14.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 03:03 PM • 23268 views
British Intelligence Assesses the Consequences of the Elimination of the Russian Landing Ship Caesar Kunikov

According to British intelligence, the sinking of the Russian amphibious assault ship Caesar Kunikov will further reduce Russia's limited naval resources in the Black Sea and make its logistics chain vulnerable to new Ukrainian attacks.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 12:47 PM • 22797 views
Syrsky is trusted by 40% of Ukrainians, although one third did not know anything about him before his appointment as the Chief of the Army - KIIS

Valeriy Zaluzhny, who was dismissed from the post of commander-in-chief, still enjoys the highest level of trust among Ukrainians. His successor, Oleksandr Syrskyi, is trusted by 40% of Ukrainians, but 35% did not know anything about him before his appointment.

Society • February 15, 12:21 PM • 25659 views
Not only with Paris: security agreement expected during Zelenskyy's visit to Berlin - media

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to sign bilateral security agreements with Germany and France during his visits to Berlin and Paris.

Politics • February 15, 12:15 PM • 22780 views
Paris announces intention to sign bilateral security agreement during Zelenskyy's visit

French President Macron is expected to sign a bilateral security agreement with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy during the latter's visit to Paris.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 11:54 AM • 27107 views
UK to supply Ukraine with thousands of UAVs - Defense Secretary Shapps

The UK will supply thousands of drones to Ukraine as part of a £200 million aid package to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia and ensure Putin's defeat.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 09:47 AM • 36376 views
Zelenskyy to visit Germany and France: meet with Scholz and Macron and speak at Munich conference

President Zelenskyy will visit Germany and France on February 16 to meet with Chancellor Scholz and President Macron, and then address the Munich Security Conference on February 17, where he will meet with, among others, US Vice President Kamala Harris.

Politics • February 15, 09:06 AM • 26039 views
World Bank: Ukraine's recovery needs are estimated at $486 billion

A World Bank report estimates the total cost of reconstruction and recovery in Ukraine over the next ten years as a result of a full-scale Russian invasion at $486 billion.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 08:58 AM • 25607 views
Australia provides Ukraine with additional military aid worth $32.4 million, Zelenskyy expresses gratitude

Australia has provided an additional $32. 4 million to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities, for which President Zelenskyy expressed his gratitude.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 07:48 AM • 27937 views
Bloomberg: Trump will push Ukraine for talks if re-elected

If re-elected, Donald Trump will reportedly push Ukraine's leadership to negotiate with Russia to end the conflict.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 01:07 AM • 141534 views
Russia will get a response: Zelensky on the brutal shelling of Selydove

President Zelenskiy condemned Russia's shelling of Selidove, which killed three people, including a mother and son, and vowed to respond to the attack on the Ukrainian town.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 07:02 PM • 128574 views
Poroshenko says he was "not allowed" to travel abroad again. The Verkhovna Rada reacted

The Verkhovna Rada has denied MP Petro Poroshenko's statement that the Speaker did not sign an order for his participation in the Munich Security Conference due to an alleged threat to his life abroad, saying that no documents for Poroshenko's participation were received by the parliament.

Politics • February 14, 06:34 PM • 27249 views
Security in the Black Sea has increased: Zelensky reacts to the destruction of the Caesar Kunikov ship

Zelensky thanked the Armed Forces of Ukraine for destroying the Russian landing ship Caesar Kunikov in Crimea and said that Ukraine would continue to clear the Black Sea of Russian terrorist facilities.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 06:18 PM • 127685 views
Zelensky announces implementation of a comprehensive system to counter enemy reconnaissance drones

President Zelenskiy held a meeting on providing soldiers with new weapons to counter enemy reconnaissance drones and blind them, instructing the military and defense industry to create a unified system.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 03:49 PM • 22247 views
Serbian court returns ex-SSU General Naumov's case for new trial

The Serbian Court of Appeal overturned the sentence of former SBU General Andrei Naumov, who was sentenced to one year in prison, and returned the case for retrial to the lower court in Niš.

Crimes and emergencies • February 14, 01:16 PM • 22185 views
Creating the illusion of fatigue from the President and Ukraine: Russians in Italy post discrediting posters with Zelensky and his wife

Russians in Italy have put up propaganda posters with images of Zelenskyy and his wife to create the illusion of fatigue with the president and Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 11:34 AM • 24712 views
Another Ukrainian teenager attacked on racial grounds in Germany

A 15-year-old Ukrainian teenager suffered severe head injuries after he was attacked and hit in the head with an unknown object by someone who insulted him because of his nationality at a facility in the German city of Mettmann near Düsseldorf.

Crimes and emergencies • February 14, 01:03 AM • 32161 views
President announces reinforcement of troops in the Avdiivka, Kupyansk and Lyman sectors with drones and electronic warfare

The President announced that units in the areas of Avdiivka, Kupyansk and Lyman would soon be reinforced with drones and electronic warfare equipment after the Chief of the General Staff and the Minister of Defense visited troops in these sectors.

War in Ukraine • February 13, 06:29 PM • 28730 views
Zelenskyy introduced Yevhen Moysiuk as the Commissioner for International Security Assurances for Ukraine and the development of the Defense Forces.

President Zelensky appointed Lieutenant General Yevhen Moysiuk as Special Commissioner for Security Assurances of Ukraine to implement international security agreements and develop Ukraine's defense forces.

War in Ukraine • February 13, 06:00 PM • 28956 views
Stefanchuk discussed the Peace Formula with the Vice President of the Bundestag

Chairman Stefanchuk met with Vice President of the German Bundestag Katrin Goering-Eckardt to discuss defense assistance to Ukraine and President Zelensky's peace initiative.

Politics • February 13, 06:00 PM • 25341 views
The cost of inaction is growing every day: Biden urges House not to wait to approve aid to Ukraine

U. S. President Joe Biden urged the House of Representatives to approve the $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan that was approved by the Senate as soon as possible.

War in Ukraine • February 13, 04:30 PM • 28776 views
Government approves appointment of Serhiy Haidai as head of Mukachevo DSA

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved the appointment of Serhiy Haidai as the new head of the Mukachevo District State Administration.

Politics • February 13, 03:12 PM • 24336 views
It gives confidence and motivation: Zelensky reacts to Senate's decision to support aid package for Ukraine

The Senate approves a $95. 3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, of which more than $60 billion is earmarked for Ukraine, which President Zelenskiy says gives him confidence and motivation.

War in Ukraine • February 13, 01:13 PM • 47250 views
"A signal of unwavering bipartisan support": Kuleba reacts to the US Senate's approval of the aid package for Ukraine

Ukraine's Foreign Minister expressed gratitude for the U. S. Senate's approval of more than $60 billion in aid and said that continued assistance will help save lives from Russian terror and counteract aggression.

Politics • February 13, 12:59 PM • 69419 views
Ukraine has prepared a vision of the results of the Peace Summit: Yermak discusses preparations with 82 heads of Ukrainian diplomatic missions

Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak discussed with the heads of 82 Ukrainian diplomatic missions preparations for the first Peace Summit, including Ukraine's vision for the draft outcome document, which focuses on respect for international law and the restoration of Ukraine's territorial integrity within the 1991 borders.

War in Ukraine • February 13, 12:43 PM • 55128 views
"Further US assistance allows us to save lives from Russian terror": Zelensky reacts to Senate's approval of support for Ukraine

The US Senate approves more than $60 billion in aid to Ukraine, which President Zelenskyy says will save lives from Russian terror.

War in Ukraine • February 13, 12:17 PM • 33597 views
Zelenskiy plans to visit Paris, Berlin to lobby for aid for Ukraine - Bloomberg News

Zelenskyy plans to visit Paris and Berlin during the Munich Security Conference to lobby European leaders for a speedy military aid to help Ukraine resist the Russian invasion.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 08:15 PM • 30860 views
Zelenskyy: Ukraine is preparing for the Munich Security Conference

Ukraine is preparing to present its vision of security at the upcoming Munich Conference in February.

Politics • February 12, 07:01 PM • 106512 views
Zelenskyy on Stavka: There was a separate report on our actions in the south, in particular in Kherson region

President Zelenskyy heard reports from the new military commanders on the situation on the frontlines, including Kupiansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, Maryinka and Zaporizhzhia, as well as on actions in Kherson region and the protection of critical infrastructure from attacks.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 06:30 PM • 32337 views