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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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There will be many talks, every day is planned: Zelensky on Ukraine's international activity in February

President Zelenskyy held a meeting on Ukraine's international activities for February, which will include daily talks and meetings to strengthen security agreements and support Ukrainian soldiers.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 06:14 PM • 118796 views
Zelenskyy and IAEA Director General discuss risks of occupation of Zaporizhzhia NPP ahead of Grossi's visit to the plant

Zelenskyy emphasized to the IAEA Director General that the only way to prevent a nuclear incident at the Zaporizhzhia NPP is its complete demilitarization and de-occupation by Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 05:47 PM • 29983 views
They can be quite ambitious: Zelenskyy says Ukraine is working with several countries on security agreements

President Zelenskiy held a meeting on new security assurance agreements for Ukraine and said his country is working with several countries to develop ambitious agreements that will provide long-term support against Russian aggression.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 05:47 PM • 27751 views
Zelenskyy instructed the Armed Forces to create a separate branch of the Armed Forces for drones

According to a decree issued by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine proposes to create a separate branch of the military called the Unmanned Systems Forces to control unmanned aerial vehicles.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 05:07 PM • 25147 views
Kuleba said that Zaluzhny's likely resignation will not affect relations with allies

Ukraine's Foreign Minister said that any changes in the Ukrainian government or military leadership would not affect relations with Western allies, as they respect the president's authority to appoint officials.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 04:23 PM • 28558 views
Government has transferred almost UAH 4.5 billion to community budgets to rebuild social and critical infrastructure - Shmyhal

The government has transferred almost UAH 4. 5 billion to local budgets in eleven regions for programs to restore social and critical infrastructure damaged by the war.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 04:19 PM • 108145 views
Ukraine and Portugal discussed joining aviation coalition - Zelenskyy

Ukraine and Portugal discussed Portugal's accession to the air coalition in support of Ukraine and the reconstruction of schools damaged during the war.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 03:17 PM • 21863 views
The relevant committee supported Zelensky's bill on multiple citizenship

The Verkhovna Rada Committee supported a draft law introduced by President Zelenskyy that, among other things, allows for the regulation of the issuance of Ukrainian passports to foreigners who defend Ukraine's independence.

Politics • February 6, 11:58 AM • 25974 views
Parliament votes to extend martial law and mobilization for another 90 days - MP

The Ukrainian parliament has voted to extend martial law and general mobilization in the country for another 90 days due to the ongoing Russian invasion.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 11:35 AM • 27978 views
Committee supports resignation of Minister of Veterans Affairs Laputina

The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Social Policy and Protection of Veterans' Rights has approved the resignation of Minister of Veterans' Affairs Yulia Laputina.

Politics • February 6, 10:00 AM • 21359 views
MP: Extension of martial law and mobilization passed parliamentary committee

Ukrainian parliamentary committee supports extension of martial law and general mobilization.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 08:29 AM • 26025 views
The Biden administration intends to veto a bill that would allow aid only to Israel

The Biden administration intends to veto a Republican-backed bill that would allocate $14 billion in aid to Israel alone, excluding Ukraine from the package.

Politics • February 6, 07:54 AM • 28878 views
Zelensky announced the creation of a fair mechanism for booking employees

President Zelenskyy announced the creation of a fair mechanism for reserving employees of enterprises subject to military service.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 06:57 AM • 106305 views
EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell arrives in Kyiv

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell arrives in Kyiv to discuss security and EU support for Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 04:41 AM • 37058 views
Zelensky discusses support for business and farmers in Cherkasy region

President Zelenskyy discussed business and economic development of Cherkasy region with local authorities and business representatives.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 09:56 PM • 104873 views
The Black Sea will be safe for shipping: Zelenskyi on the implementation of the Peace Formula

The President notes that the implementation of the Peace Formula has led to free and safe navigation in the Black Sea.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 09:22 PM • 31948 views
Ukraine holds third round of talks with the Netherlands on bilateral agreement on security guarantees

Ukraine and the Netherlands held talks in Kyiv on bilateral security guarantees and discussed a revised draft agreement. The participants noted the progress made and agreed on a schedule of further actions to finalize the bilateral agreement.

Politics • February 5, 07:44 PM • 37785 views
Zelenskyy visits three regions to discuss air defense and electronic warfare strengthening

President Zelenskyy visited Dnipro, Cherkasy, and Kropyvnytskyi regions to discuss strengthening electronic warfare and air defense as key issues and to give instructions to support critical infrastructure and the economy.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 06:51 PM • 32436 views
Zelenskyy visits military undergoing treatment in Kropyvnytskyi medical facility

President Zelensky visited wounded Ukrainian soldiers in Kropyvnytskyi and awarded some of them with orders and medals for defending Ukraine's sovereignty against Russian occupiers near Robotyn and Verbove.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 06:50 PM • 28201 views
Zelenskyy visits Kropyvnytskyi: discusses support for IDPs and protection of critical infrastructure in the region

During his visit to Kropyvnytskyi, President Zelenskyy discussed with the regional authorities assistance to displaced persons, strengthening critical infrastructure and air defense.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 03:46 PM • 29862 views
After death of Aranese volunteers in Kherson region, entry of foreigners to a number of communities restricted - OVA

Foreigners were restricted from entering dangerous settlements in the Kherson region after two French volunteers were killed by Russian shelling.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 02:44 PM • 22389 views
Kyiv's Obolon is searching for saboteurs: mobile checkpoints have been set up

To detect Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups, mobile checkpoints were set up in the Obolon district of Kyiv as part of operational and search activities.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 02:35 PM • 100531 views
"It depends on the EU countries when Ukraine will be among them." Zelensky on joining the EU

President Zelenskyy believes that Ukraine has made enough reforms to join the EU and has implemented some reforms that even existing EU members lack, although he admits that there is still much work to be done.

Politics • February 5, 01:48 PM • 20153 views
Defense forces managed to de-occupy 50% of the territories seized on February 24 - Zelensky

President Zelenskiy said that Ukrainian troops had liberated half of the territories occupied by russia on February 24 and stopped their further advance. However, russia still occupies 26% of Ukraine's territory.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 01:18 PM • 21343 views
Ukraine will win the war, but now must step up mobilization and maintain unity - German general

The German general said that Ukraine needs to step up mobilization to replace losses and renew its army. He is confident that Ukraine will win the war and emphasizes the importance of maintaining unity within the country.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 01:08 PM • 21849 views
Zelenskyy visits innovative lyceum in Dnipro and notes conditions for learning

President Zelenskyy visited an innovative lyceum in Dnipro and thanked the teachers for providing a normal life and learning environment for Ukrainian children despite the difficulties.

Society • February 5, 12:19 PM • 26463 views
"It will still be very difficult for us, but we will definitely never be ashamed again." Zaluzhnyi congratulates Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Shaptala on his birthday

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valeriy Zaluzhnyi congratulated Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Serhiy Shaptala on his 51st birthday.

Society • February 5, 11:22 AM • 27947 views
Saakashvili's health has improved, but his neurological condition has not changed - doctors' conclusion

The doctors found that although Mikheil Saakashvili's health and weight improved in prison, his neurological condition and cognitive impairment did not change.

News of the World • February 5, 11:17 AM • 34055 views
Russians increased the intensity of shelling by almost a quarter: they attacked Ukraine more than 1500 times in a week - Ministry of Internal Affairs

Ukraine's Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that last week the Russian military shelled Ukraine more than 1,500 times, attacking more than 570 localities, with the intensity of the attacks increasing by almost a quarter compared to the previous week.

War in Ukraine • February 5, 10:53 AM • 25317 views
Power supply is fully restored in Kryvyi Rih after the latest attack on the energy infrastructure by the "Shahed"

Power has been restored to all consumers in Kryvyi Rih who were cut off due to damage to high-voltage infrastructure by Russian drones.

Society • February 5, 10:26 AM • 25108 views