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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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In Russia, security forces begin to disperse participants of the rally in memory of Navalny: more than 20 people detained

In the Russian city of St. Petersburg, security forces began to disperse a rally in memory of opposition leader Alexei Navalny and detained more than 20 people, including journalists.

News of the World • February 16, 07:29 PM • 27507 views
Zelenskyy arrived at the Elysee Palace. He was met by Macron

President Zelenskyy met with French President Macron at the Elysee Palace to discuss cooperation between Ukraine and France and sign an important agreement.

Politics • February 16, 06:03 PM • 28502 views
Biden to make statement on Navalny's death

Today the US President will make a statement on the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in a Russian colony.

Politics • February 16, 05:45 PM • 28227 views
Zelensky arrived in France

President Zelenskiy arrived in France to meet with officials and sign a bilateral security agreement during his visit to Paris.

Politics • February 16, 05:41 PM • 27750 views
Zelensky and Steinmeier met in Berlin: they talked about the defense needs of Ukraine

Zelenskyy met with German President Steinmeier in Berlin. We talked about the situation at the front and the current defense needs of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 04:00 PM • 27287 views
If putin succeeded and moved the borders in Europe by force, it would be much more expensive - Scholz on continuing military support for Ukraine

Allowing putin to succeed in Ukraine and forcibly move borders in Europe would undermine the European peace order and set a dangerous precedent for further aggression, the German Chancellor believes.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 03:48 PM • 23962 views
Zelenskyy: Artillery from Germany will be at the front in the near future

Germany will provide Ukraine with artillery systems and other weapons as part of a new $1. 1 billion defense package that President Zelenskiy says will soon be deployed to the front.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 03:25 PM • 24840 views
"I hope that the United States of America will not 'fall away'" - Zelenskyy on US aid

Zelenskyy expects the U. S. Congress to approve further aid to Ukraine to continue its defense against Russian aggression.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 02:22 PM • 23713 views
The situation in Avdiivka is extremely difficult: the fighters of the 3rd OSHBR have already eliminated several thousand occupiers

At least 15,000 enemy soldiers from several Russian brigades are fighting against the Third Separate Assault Brigade in Avdiivka. The military say they are inflicting large-scale losses on the occupiers, but the situation in the city remains difficult.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 01:47 PM • 20296 views
Scholz urges U.S. Congress to approve financial support for Ukraine as soon as possible

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz urged the U. S. Congress to approve further aid to Ukraine as soon as possible during a joint press conference with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 01:44 PM • 22196 views
Germany will continue to support an independent Ukraine: Scholz tells about the details of the security agreement

Germany will continue to support Ukraine's independence and its defense against Russia through a new security agreement that includes military, demining, and infrastructure assistance.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 01:22 PM • 23105 views
I understand in detail what is happening: Zelensky on the situation in Avdiivka

President Zelenskyy emphasized that saving the lives of Ukrainian soldiers is a top priority and demanded that the military leadership minimize losses in defense against Russian attacks in Avdiivka.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 01:19 PM • 21113 views
Scholz: Germany has earmarked 1.7 billion euros of aid for Ukraine this year

According to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Germany has allocated 1. 7 billion euros in military aid to Ukraine this year and pledged to allocate another 6 billion euros in the coming years.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 01:12 PM • 21088 views
Bundeswehr warns of large-scale rearmament of Russia: society must be ready for war

Germany is preparing a new €1. 1 billion military aid package for Ukraine, which will include howitzers, air defense systems, ammunition, and missiles.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 01:00 PM • 21963 views
Germany is preparing a new military aid package for Ukraine worth 1.1 billion euros: what it will include

Germany will provide Ukraine with a new military aid package worth 1. 1 billion euros, including howitzers, ammunition, air defense systems, and missiles.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 12:41 PM • 20836 views
"Unprecedented document": Zelenskyy tells what the security agreement with Germany provides for

President Zelenskyy confirmed the signing of an agreement with German Chancellor Scholz on security and long-term German support for Ukraine, which includes more than $7 billion in cooperation this year.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 12:23 PM • 19827 views
Scholz and Zelensky sign long-term security agreement: German Chancellor calls it a "historic step"

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy sign a historic long-term security agreement between Germany and Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 11:57 AM • 27939 views
Germany and Ukraine signed a security agreement: it was signed by Scholz and Zelensky

Germany and Ukraine signed a bilateral security agreement to provide long-term support to Ukraine in its defense against Russian military aggression.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 11:31 AM • 26431 views
Zelenskyy starts talks with Chancellor Scholz in Germany

Zelenskyy begins talks with German Chancellor Scholz. They will discuss further support for Ukraine in the defense, political, financial, and security spheres, as well as cooperation between the countries and Ukraine's path to joining the EU and NATO.

Politics • February 16, 11:03 AM • 100741 views
Zelensky started a European tour

Over the next two days, Zelenskiy will hold talks in Germany and France to discuss a new security architecture for Ukraine and sign bilateral security agreements with both countries.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 09:12 AM • 26612 views
Three more teenagers arrested in Germany in connection with the murder of Ukrainian basketball player Yermakov

Three more teenagers have been arrested in Germany on suspicion of involvement in the murder of 17-year-old Ukrainian basketball player Volodymyr Yermakov at the Oberhausen train station.

Crimes and emergencies • February 16, 09:07 AM • 26834 views
"She learned nothing from history, although she likes to talk about history": Zelensky speaks about Russian aggression

President Zelensky emphasized in his speech that Russia's unprovoked aggression reflects the evil part of the human soul that has learned nothing from history and is fighting for domination, despising life.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 08:53 AM • 30475 views
G7 to meet on the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine - February 24

G7 leaders will meet by video conference on February 24, the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, to discuss the ongoing conflict.

War in Ukraine • February 16, 04:33 AM • 111791 views
Day of Unity in Ukraine. What else can be celebrated on February 16

Today, February 16, is the Day of Unity in Ukraine. The event was launched by presidential decree on February 14, ten days before the full-scale Russian invasion.

Society • February 16, 04:13 AM • 31703 views
Zelenskyy to sign bilateral security agreements with Germany and France on February 16 - Reuters

Zelenskyy will sign bilateral security agreements with Germany and France on February 16 during visits to their capitals to reaffirm their long-term support for Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 11:36 PM • 66061 views
Biden posted a photo with Zelensky on Instagram and mentioned Ukraine

Biden posted a photo with Zelenskyy and his wife on Instagram and warned that the failure to support Ukraine at this critical time would never be forgotten.

Politics • February 15, 10:56 PM • 28312 views
Zelensky announces new replacements in the Ukrainian Defense Forces

Zelenskyy announced new appointments to senior positions in the Ukrainian army. He noted that he had already signed the relevant decrees.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 09:28 PM • 101026 views
Zelensky comments on the incident with spilled Ukrainian grain on the border with Poland

President Zelenskyy instructed the Prime Minister of Ukraine to meet urgently with his Polish counterpart to discuss the incident when Ukrainian grain spilled on the border and how to prevent future dangerous conflicts.

War in Ukraine • February 15, 09:09 PM • 108356 views
Zelenskyy discusses business support in times of war with the Council of Entrepreneurs

President Zelenskyy met with representatives of the Council for Support of Entrepreneurship under Martial Law to discuss preserving Ukraine's entrepreneurial potential and economic growth during the war.

Economy • February 15, 08:39 PM • 77150 views
He will meet with Scholz and Macron and speak at the Munich conference: Zelenskiy says he's on his way

President Zelenskyy leaves for the Munich Security Conference, where he will meet with partners and sign new agreements to strengthen Ukraine's security architecture.

Politics • February 15, 08:32 PM • 30833 views