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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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They discussed the possibility of building a network of grain hubs: Zelenskyy meets with the new President of Guatemala in Munich

President Zelenskyy thanked President Arevalo for his country's continued support for Ukraine since the beginning of the Russian invasion and discussed bilateral relations, Ukraine's defense needs, and ensuring grain exports despite Russian obstacles.

Politics • February 17, 05:58 PM • 33651 views
Ukraine may soon sign bilateral security agreements with Denmark and the Netherlands - OP

Ukraine may soon sign bilateral security agreements with Denmark and the Netherlands, President Zelenskiy's spokesman says.

Politics • February 17, 05:47 PM • 33064 views
Situation at the front and support on the way to NATO: Zelenskyy meets with President-elect of Finland

Zelenskyy met with newly elected President Alexander Stubb at the Munich Security Conference, thanked him for condemning Russian aggression, and informed him of Ukraine's defense priorities and the importance of Finland's support for Ukraine's path to NATO.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 05:29 PM • 32400 views
Zelenskyy informs on Ukraine's priority defense needs: Zelenskyy meets with US Senate delegation in Munich

President Zelenskyy thanked the U. S. senators for their bipartisan support for Ukraine and discussed defense priorities with them.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 04:53 PM • 34110 views
Navalny's death: the family is refused to give the politician's body, and the morgue says it was not delivered there

Russian investigators will not hand over the body of Alexei Navalny to his relatives until the investigation is completed, despite previous statements that the investigation has been completed and that his lawyers and mother have been denied access to the body in the morgue.

Crimes and emergencies • February 17, 03:27 PM • 33915 views
Two rounds of negotiations were held: Zelensky on security agreement with the US

Zelenskiy said that Ukraine is working on future security agreements with the US, but is now focused on getting Congressional approval for vital military aid to preserve their strategic partnership.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 03:07 PM • 95110 views
We have only one plan - Plan A: US Vice President is confident that the aid package for Ukraine will be voted for

Harris expressed confidence that the Congress will approve additional military assistance, which is vital for Ukraine, with bipartisan support.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 02:42 PM • 31734 views
Navalny's death: Russian investigators say the cause has not yet been established

The cause of death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in prison has not been established, as the investigation informed his lawyer.

Politics • February 17, 02:28 PM • 28721 views
This is vital for us: Zelensky on the US aid package

Ukraine expects a positive decision by the US Congress on the military aid package, which is vital for maintaining the US strategic partnership.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 02:04 PM • 31770 views
The United States will transfer half a million dollars from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine. The funds will go through Estonia

The United States will transfer half a million dollars of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine via Estonia, the first such transfer through a third country.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 01:55 PM • 29686 views
Air defense and artillery needs, the transfer of F-16 fighters, and preparations for the Global Peace Summit: Zelenskyy talks to the Prime Minister of the Netherlands

Zelenskyy and Rutte discussed further defense support for Ukraine, including air defense and artillery, as well as the transfer of F-16 fighter jets and preparations for the Global Peace Summit.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 01:49 PM • 30279 views
Zelenskyy meets with US Vice President in Munich

President Zelenskyy meets with US Vice President Harris at the Munich Security Conference.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 01:15 PM • 27707 views
Defense Minister Umerov on Avdiivka: there are "lessons learned", the decision to protect people is right

Ukraine's Defense Minister said that the decision to withdraw from Avdiivka was the right one and outlined lessons learned.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 12:44 PM • 29517 views
Zelenskyy: Invitation of Ukraine to NATO is an allied decision, work will continue in this direction

President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine aims to become a NATO member and will do everything to strengthen ties with the Alliance.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 11:59 AM • 29930 views
After Navalny's assassination, it would be absurd to perceive Putin as a legitimate leader - Zelensky

After Navalny's murder, President Zelensky said that it would be absurd to perceive Putin as a legitimate leader because he maintains power through corruption and violence.

Politics • February 17, 11:58 AM • 29080 views
"I am ready to go to the front with him": Zelensky once again invites Trump to Ukraine

Zelenskiy said he was ready to go with Trump to the front in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 11:44 AM • 30838 views
Zelensky: I cannot name our losses, but in Avdiivka it was one to seven

President Zelenskyy said at a security conference that Ukrainian losses in Avdiivka are one to seven compared to Russian losses, meaning that one Ukrainian death equals seven Russian deaths.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 11:39 AM • 27266 views
The withdrawal from Avdiivka went according to plan, but at the final stage of the operation, a number of Ukrainian soldiers were captured," said Commander Tarnavsky

The withdrawal from Avdiivka went according to plan, but at the final stage of the operation, a number of Ukrainian soldiers were captured under pressure from the enemy's superior forces.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 11:30 AM • 26354 views
Military must recover - Zelenskyy on "fair mobilization"

Zelenskyy emphasized that fair mobilization in Ukraine involves the rotation of troops.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 10:55 AM • 30811 views
Zelensky: Ukraine will negatively surprise Russia this year with drone systems and electronic warfare

President Zelenskiy said that Ukraine has begun to develop drone technology and production.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 10:29 AM • 28578 views
President: all gaps in sanctions against Russia must be closed

President Zelenskyy emphasized the need to strengthen sanctions against Russia, including its nuclear sector, freeze Russian assets, and hold a Global Peace Summit to restore the rules-based world order destroyed by Russia.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 09:59 AM • 100405 views
Zelensky: No need to be afraid of Putin's defeat, it is his destiny to lose

President Zelenskyy said that Putin is a threat to all free states and there is no need to fear his defeat.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 09:57 AM • 31497 views
Zelensky: Russia now has only one military advantage - devaluation of life, their meaty assaults prove it

Zelensky said that Russia devalues human life, as evidenced by Russian meat assaults.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 09:54 AM • 30169 views
Zelensky on Avdiivka: the decision to withdraw to other lines is correct, it is important to save our people

President Zelensky said that the withdrawal of Ukrainian soldiers from Avdiivka to other lines was a logical and correct decision made to save lives and avoid encirclement by Russian troops.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 09:40 AM • 27283 views
"Putin can lose" - Zelensky

Zelenskyy said that Ukrainians have proved that they can force Russia to retreat and restore the rules, disproving the myth that Ukraine cannot win the war against Russian aggression.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 09:29 AM • 29108 views
"In our Black Sea": Zelensky says more than 23 million tons of cargo have already been transported through the Ukrainian corridor

President Zelenskiy announced that since the start of the Ukrainian corridor, more than 23 million tons of cargo have been transported through the Black Sea without Russian assistance.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 09:17 AM • 85073 views
Zelenskyy: Putin has only two options - to be in the dock in The Hague or to be killed by one of his henchmen

Zelenskyy said that Putin has only two options - to stand trial in The Hague or to be killed by his henchmen for his crimes in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 17, 09:00 AM • 29500 views
Zelensky speaks at the Munich Security Conference today

Zelenskiy arrived at the Munich Security Conference on February 17 to speak after signing security agreements with Germany and France the day before.

Politics • February 17, 08:32 AM • 28524 views
Zelenskyy on security assurance agreements with Britain, France and Germany: it is important for Russia to see support for Ukraine

President Zelenskyy said that the security guarantee agreements signed with the United Kingdom, France, and Germany are important for Russia to see that Ukraine has the support of major world powers and will not be abandoned.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 08:40 PM • 40555 views
Macron on the security agreement between France and Ukraine: it was signed for 10 years

France and Ukraine sign a 10-year bilateral security agreement. France pledged to contribute an additional €6 billion to the military...

War in Ukraine • February 16, 08:40 PM • 37545 views