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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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Tonga joins peace summit communique, becoming the 9th country to sign it

The kingdom of Tonga has become the ninth country to sign a joint communique of the peace summit participants, joining global efforts to restore the UN Charter and achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.

Politics • June 26, 11:40 PM • 27518 views
The White House comments on Trump's advisors' plan to end the war in Ukraine

The White House rejects a plan by Trump's advisers to end the war in Ukraine by forcing Kyiv to negotiate with Russia, saying that any decision to negotiate must be approved by Ukraine and that the United States will not force Ukraine to give up territory.

War in Ukraine • June 26, 10:10 PM • 72042 views
Our great victories are ahead: Zelensky reacts to Ukraine's elimination from Euro 2024

The Euro 2024 group round match between Ukraine and Belgium ended in a 0-0 draw, disappointing Ukraine's hopes of further progression in the tournament. However, President Zelensky thanked the team for fighting for our country.

Sports • June 26, 06:33 PM • 54309 views
Syrskyi meets with brigades holding defense in Donetsk sector

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi visited Donetsk region, met with soldiers of several brigades holding defense in one of the hottest spots of the frontline, presented awards and thanked Ukrainian defenders for their courage and selflessness in the fight for freedom and independence of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • June 26, 05:50 PM • 65547 views
40% of the Ukrainian economy is in the shadows, obviously this applies to the agricultural sector and the export of agricultural products - Svyrydenko

According to estimates of the Ministry of economy, 40% of the Ukrainian economy is "in the shadows". Obviously, this also applies to the agricultural sector and the export of agricultural products.

Economy • June 26, 11:19 AM • 17599 views
Fortifications and drones: Zelensky held a meeting on the security situation in Donetsk region

President Zelensky held a meeting on security issues in the Donetsk region, heard reports on the situation on the front line, the construction of defensive lines, and ordered the distribution of drones and documentation of housing damage in frontline areas.

War in Ukraine • June 26, 10:20 AM • 28257 views
Zelensky congratulated Rutte on his confirmation as NATO Secretary General and looks forward to continuing joint work

President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Mark Rutte on his appointment as the next NATO secretary general and expressed hope for continuing to work together with him to ensure protection and freedom in the Euro-Atlantic community.

Politics • June 26, 10:19 AM • 22076 views
Zelensky visited the stabilization point of the 47th separate Mechanized Brigade in Donetsk region

Zelensky visited the stabilization point of the 47th separate Mechanized Brigade in the Donetsk region, talked with doctors, presented state awards and thanked them for helping wounded soldiers.

War in Ukraine • June 26, 09:48 AM • 23725 views
Zelensky visited the Pokrovsky direction

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky visited the Donetsk region, where he heard reports on the operational situation, discussed the actions of the Defense Forces with the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Brigade Commanders, thanked the soldiers and presented them with awards.

War in Ukraine • June 26, 08:41 AM • 25053 views
Prisoner exchange operation: Ukraine returns more than 50 defenders of Mariupol-Yusov

Ukraine has returned more than 50 defenders of Azovstal and Mariupol as part of an ongoing prisoner exchange operation with Russia.

War in Ukraine • June 26, 07:42 AM • 18075 views
SBU published a video with prisoners who were exchanged on June 25

The SBU published a video showing 90 Ukrainian prisoners of war, including soldiers from various military units and defenders of Mariupol and Chernobyl, returning to Ukraine after the exchange that took place on June 25.

Society • June 26, 02:06 AM • 102638 views
The US State Department commented on the ICC arrest warrants for Shoigu and Gerasimov

The US State Department supports international investigations into Russia's crimes in Ukraine, including arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court for former Russian Defense Minister Shoigu and chief of the General Staff Gerasimov for atrocities committed during the illegal invasion.

War in Ukraine • June 26, 01:15 AM • 32240 views
It's official. Zelensky will take part in the EU Summit

The European Council meeting will start with an exchange of views with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, which will provide an opportunity to discuss the situation on the ground and welcome Ukraine's path to European membership.

War in Ukraine • June 25, 09:27 PM • 26532 views
Defended Mariupol, Chernobyl and not only: Zelensky said that Ukraine managed to return 90 more soldiers from captivity

That 90 Ukrainian servicemen, including those who defended Mariupol, the Chernobyl nuclear power plant and various front-line areas, were released from Russian captivity during a prisoner exchange with the assistance of the United Arab Emirates.

Society • June 25, 06:57 PM • 72174 views
Stefanyshyna announced the projected timing of Ukraine's accession to the EU

Ukraine is confidently moving towards full membership in the European Union with projected accession dates until 2030, according to the forecast of the president of the European Council, Charles Michel.

Politics • June 25, 05:32 PM • 21538 views
Zelensky dismissed the head of the Vinnytsia RMA Borzov

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky signed a decree on the dismissal of Serhiy Borzov from the post of head of the Vinnytsia regional military administration.

Politics • June 25, 05:27 PM • 20758 views
Invaders withdraw units that have lost their combat capability from Kharkiv region-Voloshin

In the Kharkiv direction, intense fighting continues, the Russian occupiers suffer significant losses, but refuse to attempt an offensive, while the Ukrainian defenders manage to destroy enemy armored vehicles, artillery systems and shelters on a daily basis, which forces the Russians to withdraw units due to heavy losses.

War in Ukraine • June 25, 04:25 PM • 33438 views
Russian propagandists continue to spread fakes about the nuclear danger from Ukraine - GPA

Russian propagandists continue to spread disinformation that Ukraine poses a nuclear threat, claiming that spent nuclear fuel imported into Ukraine can be used to create a "dirty bomb".

War in Ukraine • June 25, 02:51 PM • 27742 views
EU opens negotiations on Ukraine's accession: prime minister declares readiness to work ahead

The European Union has opened negotiations on Ukraine's accession, and although we still have a lot of work to do on the way to joining, the Ukrainian side is ready for it, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has said.

Politics • June 25, 02:36 PM • 20303 views
Stefanchuk signed a bill on rebooting the BEB and sent it to Zelensky

Stefanchuk signed a bill to reset the BEB and sent it to Zelensky for signature.

Politics • June 25, 01:53 PM • 16517 views
Guyana joins Peace Summit communique - Zelensky

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that Guyana has joined the communique of the Peace Summit.

Politics • June 25, 01:30 PM • 20810 views
PR on the military and harms the country abroad: 75% of Ukrainians do not trust Poroshenko

The least of all politicians trust Petro Poroshenko – 75. 3%, while only 5.3% of respondents fully trust him. Answering the question: "Does the politician's activities harm or help Ukraine in the war with the Russian Federation?"63.6% of respondents said that they consider Poroshenko's activities harmful.

Politics • June 25, 01:12 PM • 15143 views
"We hope to see them behind bars": Zelensky welcomed ICC arrest warrants for Shoigu and Gerasimov

The president of Ukraine welcomed the arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court for the former Defense Minister and chief of the General Staff of Russia, saying that every criminal involved in planning and launching attacks on civilians in Ukraine should be brought to justice and behind bars.

War in Ukraine • June 25, 12:52 PM • 29483 views
Ukrainian delegation arrives at opening of EU accession talks-mass media

Ukraine has arrived in Luxembourg for the opening of EU accession talks, marking a historic day when Ukraine is moving on to real negotiations with the European Union on membership.

Politics • June 25, 12:10 PM • 16863 views
6 more participants joined the communique of the peace summit-Zelensky

The document remains open for signing.

War in Ukraine • June 23, 01:15 PM • 109129 views
Number of wounded in Kharkiv after Russian attack increased to 52 - prosecutor's office

52 people, including 23 men, 26 women and 3 girls aged 12-17 years, were injured and 3 more were killed as a result of the Russian strike on Kharkiv.

War in Ukraine • June 22, 05:56 PM • 25326 views
Barbados and Marshall Islands join peace summit communique - Zelensky

President Zelensky expressed gratitude to Barbados and the Marshall Islands for joining the final communique of the inaugural peace summit.

Politics • June 22, 11:55 AM • 68261 views
Kharkiv region - the situation has become even more stable, Donetsk region-extremely difficult - Zelensky

The situation in the Kharkiv region has become more stable, but the Donetsk region remains extremely difficult, especially in the Pokrovsky direction, where dozens of Russian attacks occur daily, according to the evening address of the president of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • June 21, 05:41 PM • 85169 views
We have a significant achievement in our movement to the European Union today: Zelensky on approval of the negotiation framework for EU membership

The Council of the European Union has approved the framework for negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the European Union, setting the stage for accession negotiations that will begin next week, which is a significant achievement on Ukraine's path to EU membership.

Politics • June 21, 05:30 PM • 30571 views
On the eve of the match against Slovakia, Zelensky personally spoke with the Ukrainian national team

President Volodymyr Zelensky personally wished the victory of the national football team of Ukraine before its victory over Slovakia with a score of 2:1 in the group stage of Euro 2024.

Sports • June 21, 05:00 PM • 21488 views