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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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MP: Extension of martial law and mobilization passed parliamentary committee

Ukrainian parliamentary committee supports extension of martial law and general mobilization.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 08:29 AM • 26005 views
The Biden administration intends to veto a bill that would allow aid only to Israel

The Biden administration intends to veto a Republican-backed bill that would allocate $14 billion in aid to Israel alone, excluding Ukraine from the package.

Politics • February 6, 07:54 AM • 28861 views
Zelensky announced the creation of a fair mechanism for booking employees

President Zelenskyy announced the creation of a fair mechanism for reserving employees of enterprises subject to military service.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 06:57 AM • 106281 views
EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell arrives in Kyiv

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell arrives in Kyiv to discuss security and EU support for Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 04:41 AM • 37041 views
Zelensky discusses support for business and farmers in Cherkasy region

President Zelenskyy discussed business and economic development of Cherkasy region with local authorities and business representatives.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 09:56 PM • 104862 views
The Black Sea will be safe for shipping: Zelenskyi on the implementation of the Peace Formula

The President notes that the implementation of the Peace Formula has led to free and safe navigation in the Black Sea.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 09:22 PM • 31932 views
Ukraine holds third round of talks with the Netherlands on bilateral agreement on security guarantees

Ukraine and the Netherlands held talks in Kyiv on bilateral security guarantees and discussed a revised draft agreement. The participants noted the progress made and agreed on a schedule of further actions to finalize the bilateral agreement.

Politics • February 5, 07:44 PM • 37777 views
Zelenskyy visits three regions to discuss air defense and electronic warfare strengthening

President Zelenskyy visited Dnipro, Cherkasy, and Kropyvnytskyi regions to discuss strengthening electronic warfare and air defense as key issues and to give instructions to support critical infrastructure and the economy.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 06:51 PM • 32420 views
Zelenskyy visits military undergoing treatment in Kropyvnytskyi medical facility

President Zelensky visited wounded Ukrainian soldiers in Kropyvnytskyi and awarded some of them with orders and medals for defending Ukraine's sovereignty against Russian occupiers near Robotyn and Verbove.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 06:50 PM • 28190 views
Zelenskyy visits Kropyvnytskyi: discusses support for IDPs and protection of critical infrastructure in the region

During his visit to Kropyvnytskyi, President Zelenskyy discussed with the regional authorities assistance to displaced persons, strengthening critical infrastructure and air defense.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 03:46 PM • 29853 views
After death of Aranese volunteers in Kherson region, entry of foreigners to a number of communities restricted - OVA

Foreigners were restricted from entering dangerous settlements in the Kherson region after two French volunteers were killed by Russian shelling.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 02:44 PM • 22377 views
Kyiv's Obolon is searching for saboteurs: mobile checkpoints have been set up

To detect Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups, mobile checkpoints were set up in the Obolon district of Kyiv as part of operational and search activities.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 02:35 PM • 100517 views
"It depends on the EU countries when Ukraine will be among them." Zelensky on joining the EU

President Zelenskyy believes that Ukraine has made enough reforms to join the EU and has implemented some reforms that even existing EU members lack, although he admits that there is still much work to be done.

Politics • February 5, 01:48 PM • 20147 views
Defense forces managed to de-occupy 50% of the territories seized on February 24 - Zelensky

President Zelenskiy said that Ukrainian troops had liberated half of the territories occupied by russia on February 24 and stopped their further advance. However, russia still occupies 26% of Ukraine's territory.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 01:18 PM • 21324 views
Ukraine will win the war, but now must step up mobilization and maintain unity - German general

The German general said that Ukraine needs to step up mobilization to replace losses and renew its army. He is confident that Ukraine will win the war and emphasizes the importance of maintaining unity within the country.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 01:08 PM • 21835 views
Zelenskyy visits innovative lyceum in Dnipro and notes conditions for learning

President Zelenskyy visited an innovative lyceum in Dnipro and thanked the teachers for providing a normal life and learning environment for Ukrainian children despite the difficulties.

Society • February 5, 12:19 PM • 26447 views
"It will still be very difficult for us, but we will definitely never be ashamed again." Zaluzhnyi congratulates Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Shaptala on his birthday

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valeriy Zaluzhnyi congratulated Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Serhiy Shaptala on his 51st birthday.

Society • February 5, 11:22 AM • 27931 views
Saakashvili's health has improved, but his neurological condition has not changed - doctors' conclusion

The doctors found that although Mikheil Saakashvili's health and weight improved in prison, his neurological condition and cognitive impairment did not change.

News of the World • February 5, 11:17 AM • 34024 views
Russians increased the intensity of shelling by almost a quarter: they attacked Ukraine more than 1500 times in a week - Ministry of Internal Affairs

Ukraine's Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that last week the Russian military shelled Ukraine more than 1,500 times, attacking more than 570 localities, with the intensity of the attacks increasing by almost a quarter compared to the previous week.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 10:53 AM • 25305 views
Power supply is fully restored in Kryvyi Rih after the latest attack on the energy infrastructure by the "Shahed"

Power has been restored to all consumers in Kryvyi Rih who were cut off due to damage to high-voltage infrastructure by Russian drones.

Society • February 5, 10:26 AM • 25085 views
Zelenskyy visits training center for mobile firing groups in Dnipropetrovs'k region

During a visit to Dnipropetrovs'k region, President Zelenskyy watched Ukrainian soldiers train at a center for mobile firing groups and presented state awards to some soldiers.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 10:12 AM • 20465 views
The President's spokesman explained Zelenskyy's statement about the front: It was not a "stalemate"

The spokesperson clarified that President Zelensky did not declare a "stalemate" at the front, as some media reported.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 09:44 AM • 24681 views
Zelenskyy hopes for further US support for Ukraine if Trump wins election

Zelenskyy expressed hope that US support for Ukraine will continue if Trump is re-elected president.

Politics • February 5, 08:46 AM • 29329 views
Zelensky submits bills to Rada to extend martial law and mobilization

President Zelensky submitted draft laws to the Verkhovna Rada to extend martial law and general mobilization in Ukraine for 90 days from February 14.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 08:23 AM • 121398 views
Zelenskiy warns that Russian war could spread to Europe: "No one will be ready"

President Zelenskiy warned in an interview that Russia has no plans to end the war and it could reach Europe, noting that delays in equipment deliveries have led to a stalemate.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 08:15 AM • 117015 views
Zelenskyy: The war on the "ground" has reached a deadlock because there were delays in equipment

The ground war in Ukraine has reached a stalemate due to delays in the delivery of equipment from Western partners, President Zelenskiy says.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 08:00 AM • 40468 views
France summons Russian ambassador amid deaths of French volunteers in Russian strike in Ukraine and spike in disinformation - Reuters

France summons the Russian ambassador to condemn the Russian drone strike in Ukraine that killed two French aid workers and the spread of Russian disinformation.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 07:28 AM • 26663 views
About 26% of the territory is still under Russian occupation - Zelenskyy

President Zelensky said that although Russia has now occupied about 26% of Ukraine's territory, Ukraine has managed to stop further advance of Russian troops.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 07:22 AM • 26339 views
Zelensky on information about Zaluzhny's possible dismissal: "We need a reboot"

President Zelenskiy said Ukraine needs a change of leadership and a "reset" when asked about the possible resignation of Armed Forces Commander Valeriy Zaluzhny.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 06:44 AM • 123565 views
Occupants shelled Nikopol in Dnipropetrovs'k region with heavy artillery twice a day

The Russian military shelled Nikopol, Dnipropetrovs'k region, twice with heavy artillery, damaging buildings, including an administrative building and private homes, but causing no casualties.

War in Ukraine • February 4, 04:57 PM • 37541 views