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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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Ukraine and Italy start discussing the structure of the draft bilateral security agreement

Ukraine and Italy discussed the structure and main elements of the draft bilateral security agreement.

Politics • January 31, 09:34 PM • 31530 views
This is about political competition, not war: Podoliak on "statements" about Zaluzhny's resignation

The OP responded to the "statements" about Zaluzhny's resignation and noted that "there is a certain stagnation along the front line and people are definitely looking for some kind of information reasons to stir up society and get some kind of "hype".

War in Ukraine • January 31, 08:34 PM • 32696 views
Zelensky dismissed the head of the SBU Department for the Protection of National Statehood

The President of Ukraine has dismissed Roman Semenchenko from the post of Head of the Department for the Protection of National Statehood of the Security Service of Ukraine. It is known that Semenchenko previously served as the Presidential Commissioner for Control over the activities of the SBU.

Politics • January 31, 08:04 PM • 33685 views
Budanov predicts new Ukrainian counteroffensive for spring - Telegraph

The head of Ukrainian intelligence predicted that Ukraine will launch a new counteroffensive in the spring, as soon as the Russian offensive is exhausted.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 07:26 PM • 103045 views
There is still a long way to go this winter: Zelensky warns that there will be more Russian attacks

President Zelenskiy said that Ukraine's energy system has been preserved since last winter despite ongoing Russian attacks, but that there is still a long way to go this winter.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 06:55 PM • 41702 views
Further consolidation is important: Zelensky on the European Council meeting at the level of leaders

Zelensky said that further consolidation would be important to prepare for the upcoming European Council meeting at the level of leaders and to identify priorities for the rest of the year that Ukraine and Europe need.

Politics • January 31, 06:25 PM • 32675 views
Titanic work of the President: Kiper on returning Odesa border guards home

207 Ukrainians, including 8 border guards from Odesa region, were released from Russian captivity on January 31.

Society • January 31, 05:36 PM • 34536 views
Foreign Minister Kuleba meets with US Assistant Secretary of State Nuland: what is known

Foreign Minister Kuleba and Assistant Secretary of State Nuland discuss expanding Ukraine-U. S. defense cooperation, the use of frozen Russian assets, and President Zelenskyy's peace formula.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 03:49 PM • 27054 views
Military, allegedly transported by Russia in IL-76 aircraft, were not present during today's exchange - DIU

Today, during the exchange, the servicemen who were allegedly transported by Russia on an Il-76 aircraft were not returned.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 02:31 PM • 33166 views
"We have not forgotten about anyone": Zelensky on the 50th exchange of prisoners

During the last prisoner exchange, Ukraine released 207 citizens from Russian captivity, including the defenders of Mariupol.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 02:20 PM • 31998 views
Kuleba: Ukraine and Brazil discussed progress in the implementation of the "Formula for Peace"

Ukraine and Brazil discussed progress in the implementation of the Ukrainian "Peace Formula" and the organization of the Global Peace Summit, as well as the launch of trade and economic projects between the two countries.

Politics • January 31, 01:39 PM • 32116 views
Lithuanian President Warns the West of a Possible Trap in Negotiations with Russia

The President of Lithuania warns that peace talks with Russia on its terms could again trap the West, allowing Russia to buy time and strengthen its position.

Politics • January 31, 01:08 PM • 25343 views
50th prisoner exchange: defenders of Azovstal, Zmiine and Kherson return to Ukraine

Among those released from captivity are many defenders of Mariupol, soldiers who were on "Azovstal", Zmiiny Island, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, Luhansk, Kherson and Sumy directions.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 12:59 PM • 26940 views
"Ours are at home. We are returning them no matter what": Zelensky announces the return of 207 people from captivity

President of Ukraine Zelensky announces the return of 207 people from captivity.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 12:41 PM • 26263 views
Ambassador of Ukraine presented credentials to Chinese President Xi Jinping

On January 30, 2024, Ambassador of Ukraine to China Pavlo Riabikin presented his credentials to President Xi Jinping at the People's Congress Hall in Beijing.

Politics • January 31, 11:39 AM • 24601 views
A geopolitical mistake of "historic proportions": CIA chief warns against reducing US support for Ukraine

The CIA Director warned that reducing US support for Ukraine would be a geopolitical mistake of historic proportions, and that continuing to provide assistance is a modest investment with a significant return.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 08:06 AM • 26566 views
Zelensky enacts NSDC decision to create State Register of Sanctions

President Zelenskyy enacted the decision of the National Security and Defense Council to create a State Register of Sanctions to ensure public access to up-to-date information on all sanctioned persons.

Politics • January 31, 06:58 AM • 22064 views
The Cabinet of Ministers submitted a mobilization bill to the Verkhovna Rada: a detailed analysis

The government has submitted an updated draft law on mobilization, which, in particular, introduces changes to the conscription age, military training and conscription for regular service. UNN correspondent Pavlo Bashynskyi found out and systematized what exactly the lawmakers propose.

War in Ukraine • January 31, 06:15 AM • 115139 views
Zelensky revokes Zaluzhny's dismissal as Commander-in-Chief after public outcry - Financial Times

President Zelensky's attempt to remove the popular General Valeriy Zaluzhnyi from command caused public outrage, which prevented his dismissal.

War in Ukraine • January 30, 10:13 PM • 104285 views
Zelensky: Ukraine increases production of drones and ammunition while developing new weapons

Ukraine is increasing the production of drones and ammunition, as well as developing new weapons to strengthen its defense against a full-scale Russian invasion.

War in Ukraine • January 30, 06:01 PM • 39741 views
Zelenskyy thanked Finnish President Niinistö for supporting Ukraine, including defense assistance and advocacy for Euro-Atlantic integration

Zelenskyy thanked Finnish President Sauli Niinistö for his personal support of Ukraine, including defense assistance and advocacy for Ukraine's integration into Euro-Atlantic organizations.

War in Ukraine • January 30, 05:55 PM • 27476 views
Head of the Presidential Office: Ukraine seeks good neighborly relations with Hungary

The head of the Office of the President of Ukraine said that Ukraine seeks good neighborly relations with Hungary after a more than 6-hour meeting with the Hungarian foreign minister to discuss the formation of pro-Ukrainian positions ahead of a potential meeting between Zelenskyy and Orban.

Politics • January 30, 04:58 PM • 74674 views
Zelenskyy and Orban will meet if Ukraine fulfills Hungary's conditions - Szijjarto

Zelenskiy and Orban will meet if Ukraine fulfills Hungary's conditions, Hungarian Foreign Minister Szijjarto says.

Politics • January 30, 03:01 PM • 30922 views
Ukraine has simplified the mechanism for determining the family circle of military personnel entitled to assistance

Ukraine has simplified the process of identifying family members of military personnel who are eligible for financial assistance.

Society • January 30, 01:52 PM • 67994 views
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Political analyst: Hetmantsev should be prosecuted under the article of treason for his actions against business

Political analyst: Hetmantsev should be prosecuted under the article of treason for his actions against business.

Politics • January 30, 01:00 PM • 175011 views
In just one month, russians fired more than 300 missiles and 600 drones at Ukraine - Zelensky

Since the beginning of the year, russia has fired more than 330 missiles and about 600 combat drones at Ukrainian cities, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says.

War in Ukraine • January 30, 11:56 AM • 33262 views
NATO allies feel guilty for not granting Ukraine membership, encouraging putin's invasion - Boris Johnson

Ukraine's NATO allies feel guilty for not granting Ukraine membership in the Alliance, which made the russian invasion possible. Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that NATO's inaction gave putin a reason to think that the West was not serious about Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • January 30, 11:37 AM • 32325 views
Record US arms exports: $238 billion in military equipment sales in 2023

The total value of U. S. arms exports in 2023 reached a record $238 billion, up 16% from 2022. Of this amount, $80.9 billion was foreign military sales, up 55.9%, and $157.5 billion was direct commercial sales, up 2.5%. The growth is explained by the fact that countries are replenishing stocks sent to Ukraine and preparing for large-scale conflicts.

War in Ukraine • January 30, 08:45 AM • 24918 views
EU ambassadors agree to use proceeds from frozen Russian assets to help rebuild Ukraine

EU ambassadors have agreed to use the proceeds of frozen Russian assets to help rebuild Ukraine. This was reported by Belgium, which holds the presidency of the EU Council.

War in Ukraine • January 29, 08:59 PM • 100335 views
Zelensky: The key goal of 2023 is to surpass the enemy in terms of the quality of drones' work

Zelenskyy said that the key task for 2023 for Ukraine is to maintain an advantage over Russia in drone operations. According to him, Ukraine must develop better drones to save soldiers' lives and stay ahead of Russian troops.

War in Ukraine • January 29, 06:59 PM • 80365 views