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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 is open to meetings with African leaders and to dialogue with the African Union - MFA

Zelenskyy is open to meetings with African leaders. Ukraine is expanding its network of embassies and aims to increase trade turnover beyond 6.7 billion dollars.

Politics • May 26, 08:20 PM • 3803 views
Estonia warns EU against direct negotiations with Russia due to risk of becoming a "neutral mediator"

Estonia's Foreign Minister stated that negotiations with the RF would turn the EU into a neutral mediator. Disputes continue within the European Union regarding the expediency of direct contacts.

Politics • May 26, 04:44 PM • 4379 views
Umerov arrives in Berlin for talks with Germany, France, and Britain - Politico

Rustem Umerov is reportedly in Berlin to discuss security and EU membership with advisors from the E3 group. The meeting takes place against the backdrop of Russian threats to launch new strikes on Kyiv.

Politics • May 26, 02:10 PM • 3884 views
Zelenskyy gave a veiled response to Lukashenko's proposal to meet and mentioned TsikhanouskayaVideo

Zelenskyy hinted at Lukashenko's illegitimacy due to Tsikhanouskaya's participation in the international summit. Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to discuss relations specifically with her.

Politics • May 26, 02:08 PM • 4303 views
Minsk accuses Kyiv of attempting drone attacks on the border. The NSDC responds: Belarus is lying at the request of the Russian Federation

Belarus claimed 116 flights of Ukrainian drones in a week. The NSDC called this a lie and a provocation demanded by the Russian Federation.

War in Ukraine • May 26, 12:22 PM • 3267 views
Ukraine has never been a threat to Belarus – ZelenskyyVideo

Zelenskyy met with Tsikhanouskaya at a summit in Kyiv. They discussed Russian influence on Belarus and attempts to drag the country into the war against Ukraine.

Politics • May 26, 11:32 AM • 4071 views
Zelenskyy gathers leaders of parliamentary factions for the first time in seven years - MP

Zelenskyy, together with Budanov and Stefanchuk, is holding meetings with faction leaders. This format of communication is the first in the seven years of Volodymyr Zelenskyy's presidency.

Society • May 26, 11:14 AM • 6250 views
Ukraine has achieved greater strike results this year, as confirmed by the whining of Russian "war correspondents" – Zelenskyy

Thanks to drones and technology, Ukraine has managed to stabilize the front. The President also announced plans for domestic anti-ballistic missile production in Europe.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 05:27 PM • 4018 views
Zelenskyy, at a meeting with the "Servants," named the conditions for ending the hot phase of the war by November

Zelenskyy discussed ending the hot phase of the war by November, provided there are security guarantees. The priorities are supporting the army and meeting IMF requirements.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 05:02 PM • 60298 views
TikTok has restricted access to Oleksiy Arestovych's channel in UkrainePhoto

The social network TikTok has restricted Oleksiy Arestovych's channel in Ukraine following an initiative by the Center for Countering Disinformation. Previously, YouTube blocked two of his channels.

Politics • May 25, 03:43 PM • 3915 views
Zelenskyy to meet with the "Servant of the People" faction today

Zelenskyy will meet with the Servant of the People on May 25, and with other factions tomorrow. The Rada's schedule will be adjusted to the President's schedule for holding the meetings.

Politics • May 25, 01:46 PM • 3585 views
Over 70 diplomats shown the site of the Russian strike in Lukyanivka, KyivPhotoVideo

Andrii Sybiha and representatives of 70 diplomatic missions honored the memory of those killed in Kyiv. The Minister called on the world to provide air defense systems and increase pressure on Moscow.

Politics • May 25, 11:43 AM • 5806 views
Zelenskyy reveals who could be the next to be returned to the pantheon of Ukrainian heroesPhoto

The President took part in the reburial of Andriy Melnyk at a military cemetery. The authorities are already working on returning the remains of Yevhen Konovalets to Ukraine.

Society • May 25, 11:30 AM • 4087 views
Ministry of Internal Affairs showed the first minutes after the Russian attack on Kyiv from patrol officers' bodycamsVideo

Police released footage of people being rescued after the shelling of Kyiv, where 87 people were injured. 300 objects were damaged in the city, including 150 residential buildings.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 09:25 AM • 5589 views
OUN leader Melnyk and his wife reburied near KyivPhoto

The ashes of Andriy Melnyk and his wife were reburied at a military cemetery. Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Kyrylo Budanov took part in the ceremony.

Society • May 25, 08:33 AM • 3335 views
Finnish President Stubb ready to represent Europe in negotiations with Russia

Alexander Stubb is ready to represent Europe in peace negotiations if requested. He demands a commitment from the Russian Federation regarding a ceasefire.

Politics • May 25, 07:24 AM • 4123 views
Zelenskyy reveals the scale of destruction in Kyiv following Russia's massive attackPhoto

In Kyiv, 300 objects were damaged and 87 people were injured due to the shelling. Recovery efforts are ongoing in six regions, and air defense remains a priority.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 07:17 AM • 4233 views
Over 540 objects damaged in Kyiv, 40% of the "Chernobyl" museum exhibits lost forever - ZelenskyyVideo

In Kyiv, 540 objects were damaged and 80 people were injured due to the Russian attack. The National Chernobyl Museum lost 40% of its exhibits due to the shelling.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 06:11 PM • 8183 views
Destruction shown online after strike on Kyiv – Ukrainian House and Chernobyl Museum among damaged sitesPhotoVideo

As a result of the May 24 attack in Kyiv, 81 people were injured. Buildings of the Ministry of Justice, KSE, the Ukrainian House, and several of the capital's museums were damaged.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 02:48 PM • 14665 views
About a hundred injured, four dead due to the night attack – ZelenskyyPhoto

About 100 people were injured and four people were killed due to the night shelling. In Kyiv, 30 buildings were damaged; Zelenskyy calls for strengthening air defense.

Society • May 24, 12:58 PM • 5708 views
A young woman shared on social media that her wedding dress was burned during an attack on Kyiv; dozens of women are now ready to give her theirs

Darya Sliesarenko lost her wedding dress due to a Russian attack on the Kyiv shopping center 'Kvadrat'. On social media, dozens of Ukrainian women have offered the girl their own gowns.

Society • May 24, 11:46 AM • 41225 views
Zelenskyy held talks with the leaders of France and Norway following Russia's massive attack; further communication with partners is planned

Zelenskyy discussed Russia's massive attack with the leaders of France and Norway. The President announced further communication with partners regarding the Kremlin's crimes.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 10:59 AM • 5061 views
Zelenskyy visited the Chernobyl Museum destroyed after the Russian attack, as well as Lukyanivka

The President visited damaged sites in the capital, where two people were killed due to the shelling. In Kyiv, there are 69 casualties and the Chernobyl Museum has been destroyed.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 10:32 AM • 10767 views
Putin can't even pronounce the word "hurrah" properly anymore – he mumbles, yet he's still "defeating" residential buildings – Zelenskyy

Two people were killed and 83 injured due to the Russian attack. The enemy deployed 90 missiles and 600 drones, striking Kyiv and Bila Tserkva.

Society • May 24, 08:38 AM • 13023 views
The Russian Federation attacked a water supply facility with three missiles, burned down a market, and launched an "Oreshnik" at Bila Tserkva - Zelenskyy

Russia attacked Bila Tserkva with an "Oreshnik" missile and launched 90 missiles and 600 drones across Ukraine. At least 83 people were injured due to the massive shelling.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 08:10 AM • 11060 views
Russia increases pressure on Armenia over its course toward the EU

The Russian Federation has intensified pressure on Armenia due to its course toward the EU and the summit involving Zelenskyy. Moscow has banned flower imports and is threatening the country's withdrawal from the EAEU.

Politics • May 24, 01:15 AM • 10413 views
The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine has warned of a "potentially significant air attack" threat

The U. S. Embassy warns of a threat of a serious air attack within 24 hours. Citizens are advised to seek shelter immediately if an air raid alert is announced.

Society • May 23, 05:01 PM • 8075 views
Zelenskyy: Data received on Russia preparing a strike using the "Oreshnik"; it is important to respond to air raid alerts starting tonight

Intelligence has received data on Russians preparing a combined strike using the "Oreshnik. " The President urged Ukrainians to respond to air raid alerts.

Society • May 23, 03:51 PM • 51477 views
Zelenskyy: Ukraine's presence in the EU must be full-fledged

Zelenskyy stated the necessity of Ukraine's full membership in the EU and the opening of negotiating clusters. The European project is impossible without Ukraine and its voice.

Politics • May 23, 02:47 PM • 4420 views
Ukraine is preparing new sanction packages against the Russian Federation - ZelenskyyVideo

Zelenskyy announced new sanctions against the Russian Federation and work on EU accession. Ukraine's proposals will be taken into account in future restrictions against the aggressor.

Politics • May 23, 12:54 PM • 4807 views