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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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"The aggressor must pay": Kuleba welcomes EU decision to use profits from frozen russian assets for Ukraine

Ukraine's Foreign Minister thanked international partners for paving the way for the use of funds from frozen russian assets to help Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 06:06 PM • 30908 views
Zelenskyy talks with President of South Africa: preparations for the Global Peace Summit were discussed

Zelensky thanked Ramaphosa for participating in the peace talks and said that they discussed preparations for the global peace summit in Switzerland.

Politics • February 12, 05:07 PM • 27746 views
Zelensky holds the first meeting of the newly reconstituted Council: Syrsky and Bargylevych report

President Zelenskyy held the first meeting of the Chiefs of Staff with newly appointed Chief of the Army Syrskyi and Chief of the General Staff Bragilevych to discuss priority issues such as the front line, protecting critical infrastructure from Russian attacks, and providing the army with everything it needs.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 03:55 PM • 21701 views
Ukraine and the Czech Republic discussed prospects for cooperation in energy and distributed generation

Ukraine and the Czech Republic discussed expanding cooperation in energy projects such as distributed generation, renewable energy facilities, and smart grids.

Economy • February 12, 03:33 PM • 22763 views
WSJ: Change of Commander-in-Chief will tie Zelensky closer to decisions on the battlefield

By replacing the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, President Zelensky will be more directly involved in decision-making on the battlefield and will be responsible for any military failures or regressions, the article says.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 01:58 PM • 25698 views
Zelensky signs laws extending martial law and mobilization in Ukraine

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signs laws extending martial law and general mobilization in Ukraine until May 13 due to Russia's full-scale invasion.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 09:41 AM • 113042 views
A 17-year-old Ukrainian was killed in Germany because of his nationality

A 17-year-old Ukrainian basketball player was fatally stabbed because of his Ukrainian nationality.

Society • February 12, 04:24 AM • 42686 views
Since the beginning of the year, 359 "shaheds" have been shot down - Zelensky in his evening address

According to President Zelenskiy's evening address, since the beginning of the year, Ukrainian air defense systems have shot down 359 Iranian-made kamikaze drones known as Shahids.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 06:40 PM • 49498 views
Orban considers Hungary's efforts regarding aid to Ukrainian refugees "the biggest", but the UN has different data

According to UN statistics, Hungary ranks penultimate among the countries hosting Ukrainian refugees under the UN refugee response plan, despite Orban's claim that Hungary is making the greatest efforts.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 09:19 AM • 107365 views
Zelensky dismisses Naev and appoints new commanders in the Armed Forces

President Zelenskyy dismissed two commanders of the Armed Forces and appointed new commanders of the Joint Forces, Air Assault Forces, Territorial Defense Forces, and the Land Forces.

Politics • February 11, 08:56 AM • 107187 views
Zelensky appoints Pavlyuk as commander of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

President Zelensky appoints Lieutenant General Oleksandr Pavliuk as the new Commander of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 11, 08:45 AM • 107049 views
Zelenskyy: Security agreement with France is at the final stage and will help to reach an ambitious level

Ukraine and France are finalizing a security agreement; the treaty was discussed during a phone call between Presidents Zelenskiy and Macron.

Politics • February 10, 06:27 PM • 41198 views
President on weapons production: "What is planned for the year will be fulfilled"

President Zelenskyy held a meeting to increase domestic production of weapons such as drones, artillery shells, and ammunition to support Ukraine's defense.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 06:02 PM • 100334 views
Zelenskyy approves candidates for Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Deputy Chief of the General Staff

President Zelenskyy appointed Colonel Vadym Sukharevskyi and Colonel Andriy Lebedenko as Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and approved new Deputy General Staffs for Operations, Logistics and Training.

Politics • February 10, 05:34 PM • 36479 views
Zelenskyy held a meeting with the renewed command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

President Zelenskyy announced that he had held important meetings to upgrade Ukraine's defense and security forces and promised changes that would make them stronger.

Politics • February 10, 04:34 PM • 37782 views
Zelenskyy and Macron discuss preparation of a security agreement between Ukraine and France

Zelenskyy and Macron discussed the preparation of a bilateral agreement on security guarantees for Ukraine and thanked France for creating an artillery coalition to provide Ukraine with artillery systems and ammunition.

Politics • February 10, 03:11 PM • 34648 views
Commander-in-Chief Syrsky congratulates Bargylevych on his appointment as Chief of the General Staff

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi congratulated Major General Anatoliy Bargylevych on his appointment as Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, expressing confidence that his knowledge and experience will be important for victory.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 01:08 PM • 101944 views
Children who did not have time to see life: Zelensky reacts to the death of a large family due to the russian attack on Kharkiv

A family of five, including three young children, was killed in a Russian shelling of Kharkiv. Against the backdrop of this attack, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russian terror cannot go unpunished.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 01:04 PM • 32738 views
Cabinet dismisses Umerov's first deputy, Pavlyuk

The Cabinet of Ministers dismissed Oleksandr Pavliuk from the post of First Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine due to his transfer to another job.

War in Ukraine • February 10, 10:32 AM • 32887 views
Zelenskyy discusses long-range missile and air defense supplies with US congressmen

President Zelenskiy discussed the need for long-range weapons and air defense systems such as the Patriot during a meeting with U. S. congressmen in Kyiv on Friday.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 08:42 PM • 33342 views
Zelensky met with Shmyhal and discussed the problems of Kirovohrad region

President Zelenskyy met with Prime Minister Shmyhal to discuss resolving critical issues in Kirovohrad region, such as water supply problems, uranium mines, and the purchase of emergency response equipment.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 08:25 PM • 31062 views
His unit was the first to destroy the Russian "Dagger": Zelensky on awarding Ageev with the title of Hero of Ukraine

Ukraine's President Zelensky awarded Lieutenant Colonel Vyacheslav Ageev for his unit's destruction of a Russian ballistic missile that Moscow claimed could not be shot down.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 08:12 PM • 29635 views
U.S. Congressional delegation meets with Zelensky in Kyiv: what they discussed

Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with a bipartisan U. S. Congressional delegation led by Mike Turner to discuss Ukraine's defense needs and thank the United States for its support.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 07:56 PM • 32462 views
Making up for deficits, shells, weapons: Syrsky and Umerov hold talks with Germany, France and the US

The new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Minister of Defense discussed military assistance from Germany, France, and the United States, including supplies of materials, ammunition, and weapons.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 07:34 PM • 29818 views
AFU Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi nominates candidates for deputies. Zelensky promises to sign decrees

President Zelenskyy announced that the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, has appointed his deputies. Deputy Chiefs of the General Staff have also been appointed.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 07:20 PM • 28466 views
Anatoliy Bragilevych appointed as new Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Zelenskiy appoints Major General Anatoliy Bargylevych as the new Chief of the General Staff of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 07:08 PM • 116918 views
I will serve the Ukrainian people: Zaluzhnyi on the title of Hero of Ukraine

Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in 2021-2024, was awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine and stated that he feels honored and committed to every defender of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 06:55 PM • 114440 views
Ukraine seeks to deepen cooperation with U.S. partners in the nuclear industry to remove Russia from global nuclear markets

Ukraine's Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko said that deepening cooperation with American partners in the nuclear industry could help remove Russia from global nuclear markets.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 03:52 PM • 37392 views
Zelensky was presented with the Environmental Agreement for Ukraine: the document contains 50 recommendations

The International Working Group on the Environmental Consequences of War presented President Zelenskyy with an Environmental Treaty for Ukraine consisting of 50 recommendations to help overcome the environmental damage caused by Russian aggression.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 03:47 PM • 27153 views
First meeting with the new Commander-in-Chief: Umerov discusses with Syrskyi the AFU's action plan for 2024

Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov and Commander-in-Chief Colonel General Oleksandr Syrskyi discussed plans for the development of the Armed Forces of Ukraine until 2024, focusing on logistics, training and unmanned systems.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 01:48 PM • 21982 views