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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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Zelensky is the legitimate president of Ukraine - German Foreign Minister

German foreign minister Anna Lena Baerbok said that Volodymyr Zelensky is a legitimate and legitimate president of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 02:45 PM • 22252 views
The number of FPV drones produced in Ukraine made it possible to close a large shortage of artillery at the front - Zelensky

Over the past 3-4 months, Ukraine has achieved very serious production volumes of domestic FPV drones, which made it possible to close a large shortage of artillery at the front.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 02:30 PM • 17835 views
For supporting Ukraine: Zelensky awarded German Foreign Minister Berbock with the order

Annalena Berbock was awarded the Order of Yaroslav the wise, third class, which the president of Ukraine awarded her at the end of last year by decree.

Politics • May 21, 02:25 PM • 18575 views
The situation at the front and the conference on the restoration of Ukraine: Zelensky spoke with German Foreign Minister Berbock

During the meeting, Zelensky and Berbok separately discussed Ukraine's movement towards EU membership and the organization of the International Conference on the restoration of Ukraine (URC 2024), which will be held in Berlin in June, and coordinated steps to fill it with specific projects.

Politics • May 21, 02:02 PM • 27302 views
There will be a post-installation of the IRIS–T, Skynex, Gepard - Kuleba systems

Deliveries of IRIS-t, Skynex, and Gepard air defense systems from Germany to Ukraine continue, and Germany is working with other countries to ensure that they also transfer their air defense systems to Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 01:52 PM • 25408 views
"Question of desire" - Zelensky on the downing of Russian missiles over the territory of Ukraine by NATO countries

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that partners could shoot down Russian missiles in the sky over Ukraine, but this is a matter of their desire.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 01:45 PM • 18037 views
Negotiation framework and security agreement with the EU: the Parliament told about Ukraine's expectations from the summer summit of the European Union

Ukraine expects that the summer summit of EU leaders will approve the framework for negotiations on its candidacy for the EU, and work on a security agreement with the EU, which provides for long-term military and economic support, will be completed.

Politics • May 21, 01:27 PM • 12945 views
Ukraine is negotiating with partners to get the possibility of using Western weapons against Russia - Zelensky

Ukraine has never used Western weapons to strike Russia, but negotiations are underway with partners to get such an opportunity, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 01:08 PM • 15361 views
More than 3 thousand convicts applied for military service - Ministry of Justice

More than 3,000 convicts have already applied for military service in Ukraine, the deputy minister of Justice said. The department understood that there would be those who wanted to, but the law would limit one or another category, so it is impossible to say that everyone would fall on parole and sign a contract.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 01:00 PM • 13363 views
Zelensky: Romania confirms participation in Peace Summit, prepares new military aid, agrees to speed up security agreement

President Zelenskyy discussed Ukraine's defense needs with Romanian President Iohannis, thanked Romania for its military assistance, and agreed to speed up work on a bilateral security agreement.

War in Ukraine • May 21, 10:38 AM • 17559 views
Netherlands to supply Ukraine with a batch of YPR-765 infantry fighting vehicles

The Netherlands will supply Ukraine with another batch of YPR-765 infantry fighting vehicles with remotely operated combat stations at the request of President Zelensky.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 07:37 PM • 61635 views
They have already been prepared: Zelenskyy announces new security agreements with European countries

According to President Zelenskyy, several new security agreements between Ukraine and European countries have been prepared, and a number of agreements with partners are being finalized.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 06:59 PM • 56294 views
We maintain control everywhere: Zelensky discusses situation in Kharkiv and Donetsk regions with Syrsky

President Zelenskyy discussed the situation in Kharkiv and Donetsk regions with the military commander, saying that Ukraine maintains control everywhere despite Russia's use of guided bombs, and emphasized the need for additional air defense systems and new combat aircraft.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 06:43 PM • 60320 views
The United States is confident that the ATACMS missiles provided to Ukraine were not used on the territory of Russia

The United States is confident that the missiles provided to Ukraine were not used to strike military targets in Russia, as stated by General Charles Brown and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, and expects Ukraine to continue to use the weapons provided to it on its territory.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 05:54 PM • 57157 views
Austin on Ramstein: they talked about the initiative to protect Ukraine's skies

The participants of the Ramstein meeting discussed initiatives to provide Ukraine with additional air defense systems, spare parts and technical support to repel Russian attacks and protect critical infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 05:27 PM • 44502 views
Russia blocks not only exchange of prisoners but also repatriation of bodies of fallen soldiers - Coordination Center

Russia not only blocks Ukraine's proposals for the exchange of prisoners, but also ignores Kyiv's requests for the repatriation of the bodies of fallen Ukrainian defenders, refusing to return them for proper burial.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 05:07 PM • 22290 views
Resident of Moscow fined for "discrediting" the army because of his yellow and blue hair

A Moscow resident is fined 50,000 rubles for "discrediting" the Russian army because of his yellow and blue hair, which looks like the Ukrainian flag.

News of the World • May 20, 02:07 PM • 19295 views
Austrian journalist Schmitt spreads Kremlin's narratives - he was exposed by Ukrainian ambassador

Austrian journalist Richard Schmitt is spreading Kremlin propaganda lies about Ukraine, defaming the country and its people, Ukraine's ambassador to Austria said.

Politics • May 20, 12:01 PM • 28996 views
Ukraine needs not a truce, but sustainable peace for decades - NSDC Secretary

The NSDC emphasizes that Ukraine seeks a lasting peace for decades through security guarantees, such as NATO membership, and not just a temporary ceasefire to ensure the country's recovery and further development.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 11:59 AM • 21228 views
Prime Minister of Croatia confirms his participation in the Peace Summit

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic confirmed his participation in the first Peace Summit in Switzerland during a conversation with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 10:47 AM • 68095 views
"Maidan-3": the Center for Public Advocacy warns of a new wave of Russia's disinformation campaign against Ukraine

Russia is stepping up its disinformation campaign to destabilize Ukraine, promoting narratives about the "illegitimacy" of the Ukrainian government and discrediting mobilization efforts.

Politics • May 20, 10:44 AM • 18461 views
russian missile strike on recreation center in Kharkiv region: death toll rises to 7

A russian missile strike on a recreation center in Kharkiv region kills 7 people, including a pregnant woman, and injures 28 others.

War in Ukraine • May 20, 10:26 AM • 18483 views
The occupier is not achieving its goal: Zelensky on the situation at the front and actions of the Defense Forces

Ukrainian defenders have established strong positions in the Kharkiv region, while Russian forces are not achieving their goals, President Zelenskiy said.

War in Ukraine • May 19, 05:43 PM • 83717 views
A pregnant woman was among those killed in the Russian attack in Kharkiv region

A pregnant woman and four men are killed as a result of a Russian missile attack on a recreation center in Kharkiv region.

War in Ukraine • May 19, 01:14 PM • 34291 views
"The world can stop Russian terror": Zelensky reacts to Russian missile strike on recreation center in Kharkiv region

Amid the latest Russian attack on the Kharkiv region, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reminded that the world can stop Russian terror over Ukrainian cities by increasing military support for Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • May 19, 11:55 AM • 104670 views
Zelensky and First Lady honor victims of repression in Bykivnia

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the First Lady honored the victims of Soviet political repression at the Bykivnia Cemetery, drawing parallels with modern Russian totalitarianism.

Society • May 19, 10:44 AM • 72249 views
Ukrainian Defense Ministry: 39 combat engagements in the frontline since the beginning of the day, fighting continues in the Pokrovske and Kramatorsk sectors

Intense fighting continued on the frontline of the Russian-Ukrainian war yesterday: 110 combat engagements and 39 additional combat engagements took place, Ukrainian troops repelled numerous Russian attacks, inflicting significant losses on the enemy, including 274 occupants killed and wounded, and 19 pieces of weapons and military equipment destroyed or damaged.

War in Ukraine • May 19, 08:23 AM • 38968 views
Zelensky congratulates Usyk on his victory over Fury: "A hard battle that proves that Ukrainian endurance and strength give birth to Ukrainian victory"

Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury to become the first absolute heavyweight champion of the world in the 21st century, unifying all four major belts.

Sports • May 19, 04:28 AM • 25954 views
Ukraine expects the participants of the Peace Summit to draw up an action plan on three points

Ukraine expects the participants of the Global Peace Summit to jointly develop an action plan on free navigation, nuclear and energy security, as well as the exchange of prisoners and the return of deported children.

Politics • May 18, 05:23 PM • 85217 views
Ukrainian troops repel russian attack in Chasovyi Yar, destroying more than 20 units of enemy armored vehicles - Zelenskyy

Ukrainian troops repelled a russian attack on Chasovyi Yar in Donetsk region and destroyed more than 20 units of enemy armored vehicles.

War in Ukraine • May 18, 05:11 PM • 45718 views