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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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Over the past day, the Defense Forces struck eight infrastructure facilities in the Russian Federation, including an oil refinery and a commercial port, Zelenskyy saysPhotoVideo

The Makhachkala Commercial Sea Port in Dagestan, through which Iranian Shaheds were delivered, came under attack.

War in Ukraine • September 10, 07:28 AM • 6803 views
Zelenskyy and the First Lady arrived in Canada on an official visitVideo

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Olena Zelenska arrived in Canada on an official visit. The President announced this on Telegram. He added that important meetings and agreements are planned during the visit.

Politics • September 10, 06:38 AM • 19094 views
Zelenskyy and the First Lady visit Canada; itinerary announced

Volodymyr and Olena Zelenskyy will be in Canada from September 9 to 11. They will visit three cities and discuss defense, the economy, and energy.

Politics • September 10, 04:35 AM • 24046 views
Zelenskyy discussed protecting the energy sector and strengthening Ukraine's air defenses with Iceland's foreign ministerVideo

Zelenskyy met with Iceland's foreign minister on his way to Canada. The parties discussed preparations for winter, energy, air defense, and defense technologies.

Politics • September 9, 08:47 PM • 4467 views
"It could happen; we had a good conversation" — Trump on a possible trilateral meeting with Putin and Zelenskyy

Donald Trump said that a meeting with Putin and Zelenskyy could take place. He explained the delay in the peace agreement by their mutual antipathy.

War in Ukraine • September 9, 07:36 PM • 3697 views
A fair response to Russia's war — Zelenskyy reacted to the record strike on Russian plants at a distance of over 3,000 km

Zelenskyy called the SSO strike on two Russian gas condensate plants fair. The drones traveled over 3,000 km to reach their targets in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug.

War in Ukraine • September 9, 07:04 PM • 3767 views
Zelenskyy's plane nearly collided with a drone in Moldova - Norway's prime minister

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's plane nearly collided with a drone while preparing to take off from Moldova.

Politics • September 9, 06:42 PM • 4975 views
Ukraine and its partners have agreed on concrete steps to implement the Freyja anti-ballistic program, Zelenskyy saysVideo

A meeting was held in Norway with the heads of defense companies from partner countries, dedicated to the implementation of the Freyja anti-ballistic program.

War in Ukraine • September 9, 04:24 PM • 7292 views
Norway bids farewell to King Harald VPhoto

King Harald V of Norway, who died at the age of 89, was buried. Zelenskyy and representatives of the world’s monarchies attended the ceremony in Oslo.

News of the World • September 9, 02:21 PM • 5469 views
Putin distorted the situation on the front for Trump to pressure Ukraine - ISW

The Institute for the Study of War believes that Putin exaggerated the successes of Russian troops in his conversation with Trump. The goal is to increase pressure from Washington on Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • September 9, 12:42 PM • 25299 views
Ukrainian forces used FP-1 drones to strike the Russian naval base in NovorossiyskVideo

As a result of the attack in Novorossiysk, fires were reported at the naval base and the oil terminal.

War in Ukraine • September 9, 09:48 AM • 11426 views
Russia's terror must not go unpunished — Zelenskyy on the strikes on Kyiv and Odesa region

In Kyiv, a drone struck a high-rise building, injuring people. In Odesa region, a strike on the "Starokozache" checkpoint claimed the lives of two people. The President emphasized the importance of inevitable punishment for Russia.

War in Ukraine • September 9, 07:39 AM • 5274 views
Of the 18 sentences handed down in cases involving fraudulent call centers, only two people ended up behind barsPhoto

Since the beginning of the full-scale war, courts have handed down 18 sentences in cases involving fraudulent call centers. Only two convicts received actual prison terms.

Society • September 9, 07:19 AM • 4314 views
Germany said that Ukrainian men of conscription age should return home

Germany's Foreign Minister said that Ukrainian men of conscription age should return home. Berlin may help Kyiv identify them.

Politics • September 9, 04:31 AM • 57025 views
Zelenskyy arrived in Norway to bid farewell to King Harald VVideo

Volodymyr and Olena Zelenskyy arrived in Norway for the farewell ceremony for King Harald V. The president will meet with Prime Minister Støre to discuss air defense.

Politics • September 8, 07:05 PM • 4346 views
The SBI may be able to return to the case concerning the removal of land belonging to the Kyiv Hydroelectric Power Plant, in which Concorde Capital owner Ihor Mazepa was implicated, an expert says

The expert assumes that the SBI investigation into 7 hectares of land belonging to the Kyiv Hydroelectric Power Plant may have been closed because of a law with retroactive effect. The official status of the case is unknown.

Crimes and emergencies • September 8, 04:27 PM • 4693 views
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that Beijing asked Kyiv not to strike Vladivostok during the visit of a Chinese delegation

China asked Ukraine not to launch strikes on Vladivostok during the Eastern Economic Forum. Kyiv agreed to refrain from attacks temporarily.

Politics • September 8, 03:20 PM • 7503 views
Zelenskyy and Trump are preparing for a personal meeting in September: the Foreign Ministry revealed details

Ukraine and the United States have tentatively agreed on a meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump in September. The sides may discuss air defense and diplomacy.

Politics • September 8, 02:51 PM • 14961 views
The Kremlin accused Kyiv of inflexibility, but added that it was ready to resume trilateral peace talks

The Kremlin spokesperson stated that the Russian Federation was ready to resume talks with Ukraine and the United States. He accused Kyiv of "inflexibility" and threatened "a deterioration in the terms of peace".

War in Ukraine • September 8, 01:25 PM • 9533 views
"This is real security": Zelenskyy explained why Europe must participate in negotiations with the Russian Federation

Zelenskyy stressed that Europe must participate in negotiations on ending the war. He also stated the need for security guarantees and support for Ukraine's accession to the EU.

War in Ukraine • September 8, 12:31 PM • 3803 views
"Some were quite good": Zelenskyy spoke about new ideas from the U.S. regarding peace in Ukraine

Ukraine and the U. S. have developed several ideas for ending the war. Zelenskyy said that their details are not being disclosed yet.

War in Ukraine • September 8, 12:06 PM • 3875 views
"We will see a new dynamic": Zelenskyy said what to expect from the Russian Federation after the State Duma elections

Zelenskyy said that after the elections, the Russian Federation may carry out an overt or covert mobilization. The infrastructure for it is already prepared.

War in Ukraine • September 8, 11:34 AM • 9486 views
Ukraine strengthens its negotiating position: Zelenskyy explained what gives grounds for optimism

Zelenskyy said that Ukraine and Russia must make mutual concessions in negotiations. He added that it is not a matter of expecting compromises exclusively from Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • September 8, 11:15 AM • 7274 views
Ukraine Was Ready to Receive a U.S. Aircraft: Zelenskyy Revealed Details of the Delegation’s Arrival in Kyiv

Ukraine was ready to receive the American delegation by aircraft via Boryspil or Zhulyany. For security reasons, the United States chose to travel by train.

Politics • September 8, 10:51 AM • 5053 views
Zelenskyy named possible locations for a trilateral meeting between Ukraine, the United States and Russia

The meeting could be held in the UAE, Switzerland or Turkey. The parties will discuss energy, grain and the exchange of prisoners of war.

War in Ukraine • September 8, 10:15 AM • 18449 views
Ukraine hopes for U.S. support in implementing the Freyja anti-ballistic project — Zelenskyy

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is counting on U. S. support in implementing the Freyja anti-ballistic project.

War in Ukraine • September 8, 09:38 AM • 7471 views
About 180 targets and 90% shot down: Zelenskyy spoke about the work of air defense this night

Air defense destroyed more than 30 cruise missiles and 90% of approximately 180 targets. The President stated the need for anti-ballistic missiles.

War in Ukraine • September 8, 09:18 AM • 3987 views
On September 9, Kyiv Metro will test above-ground train operations during the yellow threat levelPhoto

On September 9, the above-ground section of the Syretsko-Pecherska line will operate in test mode during a yellow alert. Full service is scheduled to begin on September 10.

Society • September 8, 08:22 AM • 8389 views
Zelenskyy: Meetings on the supply of interceptors and the Freyja anti-ballistic system will take place today

The President announced new talks on the Freyja anti-ballistic system following the Russian night attack.

War in Ukraine • September 8, 07:08 AM • 8493 views
Allies consider rapidly supplying Ukraine with Patriot systems - media

The countries that manufacture Patriot systems are seeking ways to quickly strengthen Ukraine’s air defense before winter. France and Italy are preparing to transfer SAMP/T systems and Aster missiles.

War in Ukraine • September 8, 12:28 AM • 6157 views