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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 Presidential Administration promises that Ukraine and Greece will soon sign a security agreement

Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Ihor Zhovkva discussed the completion of negotiations with Greece on a bilateral security agreement and thanked the country for its support of Ukraine, including its support for Ukraine's EU and NATO membership applications.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 10:39 AM • 18897 views
Zelensky reacts to Russian strike on Kharkiv and region: called for greater determination from world leaders to protect against terror

Zelensky condemned the brutal Russian missile attack on Kharkiv and Liubotyn, which killed and injured people, and called for more global resolve in the fight against terrorism.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 09:46 AM • 15546 views
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Oleksandr Syrskyi congratulated the marines on the holiday

As Ukraine celebrates Marine Corps Day, President Zelensky and Commander-in-Chief Syrsky congratulated the Marines for their heroism, resilience and unwavering dedication in fierce battles against the Russian occupiers, honoring their sacrifice for Ukraine's freedom and independence.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 07:45 AM • 36823 views
Blinken supports authorization for Ukraine to strike targets in Russia with U.S. weapons - media

The US is actively discussing easing the ban on Ukraine using US weapons to strike targets in Russia, which would allow Ukraine to hit the facilities that made Russia's recent occupation of Ukrainian territory possible.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 06:50 AM • 22001 views
Poland considers shooting down Russian missiles over Ukraine near the border

Poland is considering using its air defense systems to shoot down Russian missiles aimed at Ukraine from Polish territory near the borders of the two countries.

War in Ukraine • May 23, 06:09 AM • 19670 views
Yermak calls for spreading information about the Global Peace Summit and Zelensky's Peace Formula

The Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine met with representatives of the Presidential Youth Council and youth leaders of the Global South and urged them to actively disseminate information about the Global Peace Summit and the Ukrainian Peace Formula to establish a just peace and ensure international security.

Politics • May 22, 10:27 PM • 23689 views
Zelenskiy plans to join D-Day events in France and G7 meeting in Italy - Politico

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to attend D-Day celebrations in France and the G7 summit in Italy next month to appeal to the West for military support, demanding the confiscation of Russian assets to finance Ukraine's defense.

Politics • May 22, 06:42 PM • 58569 views
This will strengthen not only Ukraine but the entire European perimeter: Zelensky on military support from Sweden

Sweden will provide Ukraine with $7 billion in military aid over the next 3 years to strengthen European security against Russian aggression.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 06:08 PM • 52957 views
Zelenskyy: Maximum attention to the entire border now and not only in Kharkiv region, but also in Sumy region

President Zelenskyy discussed the situation at the front with the military command, emphasizing maximum attention to the entire border and inflicting maximum losses on the Russian occupiers.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 05:58 PM • 40920 views
Zelensky: Ukraine needs systems and tactics that will allow us to defend our positions, our cities and communities from Russian bombs

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting to discuss the production of drones, electronic warfare systems, missiles, and countering Russian guided aerial bombs in Ukraine, emphasizing the need for systems and tactics to protect against Russian bombs.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 05:30 PM • 31135 views
Chilean president confirms participation in peace summit - Zelensky

Zelensky discussed with Chilean President Boris the situation in the Kharkiv region, where Russia is trying to expand its invasion, and Borich confirmed his participation in the upcoming peace summit in Switzerland.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 03:56 PM • 52052 views
Mobilization of convicts: in Khmelnitsky region, the court allowed the first prisoners to serve in the National Guard

On Tuesday, May 21, the Khmelnitsky City District Court issued the first decisions on the conditional early release of two convicts from serving their sentences for military service in the Defense Forces.

Society • May 22, 03:10 PM • 35575 views
Albania to be represented at peace summit - Zelensky

Albania will be represented at the upcoming peace summit in Switzerland, which was announced by President Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of Albania Edi Rama.

Politics • May 22, 02:53 PM • 25980 views
Austrian chancellor in a conversation with Zelensky confirmed participation in the peace summit

President Zelensky discussed with Austrian Chancellor Netheimer the upcoming peace summit in Switzerland, cooperation between the two countries, the participation of Austrian businesses in the reconstruction of Ukraine and the expansion of cooperation in the field of Humanitarian Demining.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 01:54 PM • 23092 views
Zelensky held a conversation with the president of Mozambique

Ukraine exports grain to Mozambique, but is ready to share its rich experience in the agro-industry. Mozambique can also be an important logistics link in the supply of Ukrainian food to other African countries, Zelensky said.

Politics • May 22, 01:31 PM • 18371 views
Zelensky changed the composition of the delegation that works on security guarantees

President Volodymyr Zelensky has changed the composition of the Ukrainian delegation to negotiate security guarantees with other countries, adding new members. The head of state also excluded several representatives of the country from the delegation.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 01:16 PM • 20011 views
Zelensky signed a law on legalizing domestic workers

President Zelensky has signed a law regulating the work of domestic workers in Ukraine, including employment contracts, working hours and prohibiting deductions for housing payments from their wages.

Society • May 22, 01:01 PM • 15747 views
Lubinets named possible reasons for Russia's delay in prisoner exchanges

Russia's delay in the exchange of prisoners of war may be related to the holding of so-called elections, inaugurations and personnel changes in the Russian Federation, according to the Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for human rights Dmitry Lubinets.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 10:59 AM • 20390 views
Zelensky: Russia has accumulated 10 thousand S-300 missiles

Russia has accumulated 10,000 S-300 missiles, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with the New York Times.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 07:10 AM • 77714 views
Ukraine and Sweden have started negotiations on concluding a bilateral security agreement

The Ukrainian negotiating delegation on the security of the agreement is headed by the head of the Office of the head of state Andriy Yermak. Today's round of negotiations was held by Deputy Head of the presidential office Igor Zhovkva.

Politics • May 21, 06:09 PM • 22198 views
There are 86 military clashes at the front, the invaders are trying to break through the defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in most directions - General Staff

On May 21, 86 clashes occurred at the front, most of which occurred in the Pokrovsky, Kharkiv, Seversky and Kramatorsk directions, as the enemy continues active operations, but Ukrainian troops restrain the onslaught and give a decisive rebuff, as a result of which 47 Russian occupiers and 14 units of weapons and military equipment were lost.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 05:56 PM • 28050 views
Pokrovsky and other Donetsk destinations remain extremely difficult-Zelensky

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that the Pokrovsky, Kramatorsk and Kurakhovsky directions remain extremely difficult with intense fighting, while the Ukrainian security forces successfully destroy the invaders in the Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 05:39 PM • 47643 views
Zelensky invites Iraqi Prime Minister to peace summit in Switzerland

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky invited Iraqi Prime Minister Al-Sudani to take part in the Peace Summit, discussed post-war reconstruction, energy cooperation and agreed to strengthen bilateral trade ties.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 05:22 PM • 34177 views
Discussed the Peace Summit and the Euro-Atlantic future of Ukraine: Kuleba held a conversation with the Foreign Minister of Iceland

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba discussed with Iceland's Foreign Minister Tardis Kollbrunn the upcoming Global Peace Summit in Switzerland and Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic future.

Politics • May 21, 04:54 PM • 20872 views
Zelensky congratulated Young Scientists on their professional holiday and awarded them with state awards

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with young scientists, congratulated them on their professional holiday, presented state awards and discussed the government's strategy to encourage young scientists to stay in Ukraine and work for its development and recovery after the war.

Society • May 21, 04:51 PM • 21053 views
Zelensky held a conversation with the president of Azerbaijan: they discussed cooperation and projects in the energy sector

During the telephone conversation, Zelensky discussed regional security, bilateral cooperation in energy, trade and other spheres with Azerbaijani President Aliyev.

Economy • May 21, 04:33 PM • 34011 views
Due to technical capabilities, imports do not allow covering the entire electricity shortage - Shmygal

Ukraine is facing a shortage of electricity due to Russian shelling, which leads to planned power outages for citizens and businesses, despite the import of electricity from Europe.

Economy • May 21, 03:54 PM • 20275 views
My five years are not over yet, they continue because of martial law - Zelensky

Volodymyr Zelensky said that he cannot yet assess his work as president of Ukraine due to the ongoing martial law, but he is proud to lead a nation that has protected itself from challenges.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 03:27 PM • 62377 views
Ukraine should be able to hit military targets in Russia-Kuleba

Ukraine should be able to launch strikes on military facilities in Russia to speed up the end of the war and Ukraine's Victory, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 03:15 PM • 27591 views
Ukraine asks partners to intercept russian missiles, but there is an alternative – Kuleba

Ukraine asks its partners to consider the possibility of intercepting russian missiles over Ukraine from its territory, but as an alternative, it asks to provide air defense systems and combat aircraft to intercept missiles independently.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 03:07 PM • 26250 views