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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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The EU has taken two important steps for peace in Ukraine and is preparing for the next – the start of accession negotiations – Costa

António Costa announced the strengthening of Ukraine's defense and pressure on Russia. The next step will be the opening of the first cluster of negotiations on EU membership.

Politics • April 23, 03:53 PM • 3754 views
This is a big day - Zelenskyy met with EU leaders in Cyprus and thanked them for the decision on 90 billion in aid and sanctions

The President thanked the EU for the 90 billion euro aid package and new sanctions. The funds will be used to strengthen the army, air defense, and protect the energy system in winter.

Economy • April 23, 03:43 PM • 3393 views
EU unblocked €90 billion loan for Ukraine - Zelenskyy and Svyrydenko reacted

The President and Prime Minister of Ukraine welcomed the financial assistance from the EU for weapons and energy. The first tranche is expected in May-June to strengthen defense.

Economy • April 23, 02:45 PM • 3998 views
Budanov criticized the proposal of "symbolic" EU membership for Ukraine

The Head of the Presidential Office called the proposal for benefits without voting rights and a budget "categorically bad. " Zelenskyy also rejected options for simplified integration.

Politics • April 23, 01:17 PM • 3797 views
Zelenskyy to invite new Hungarian government to Ukraine and expects to meet Péter Magyar

The President of Ukraine plans to invite the new Hungarian government to Kyiv next month. Diplomats from both countries are preparing the format for future negotiations.

Politics • April 23, 01:09 PM • 3530 views
The OP confirmed Zelenskyy's participation in the informal EU summit in Cyprus

The President will take part in a special meeting of EU leaders and hold talks with Nausėda and Frederiksen. A meeting with Costa and von der Leyen is planned.

Politics • April 23, 12:46 PM • 3406 views
Ukraine is preparing its own air defense system together with Europe; several countries want to be involved in the project – Zelenskyy

Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the creation of a domestic air defense system jointly with Norway, Germany, and the Netherlands. The project is designed to overcome the arms deficit.

Politics • April 23, 12:11 PM • 2892 views
Russians have many sick and fantastic ideas - Zelenskyy on the threat from Belarus

The President spoke about the Kremlin's risky scenarios regarding the Belarusian side. Ukraine seeks to prevent the neighboring state from being drawn into hostilities.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 12:10 PM • 2987 views
Zelenskyy: US arms supplies have not stopped, Ukraine is negotiating with the US

The supply of American weapons continues thanks to the PURL mechanism. Ukraine continues an active negotiation process with the US in a trilateral format.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 11:50 AM • 3028 views
Ukraine will continue to strike Russia's critical infrastructure in response to attacks - Zelenskyy

Ukraine will continue to attack Russia's generating capacities and weapons production facilities. The enemy's losses from previous strikes already amount to tens of billions.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 11:40 AM • 3495 views
Zelenskyy expects approval of EU loan and new sanctions against Russia: first tranche expected by end of May - beginning of June

Zelenskyy announced the receipt of the first tranche of aid by early June. The funds will be directed to social payments, the army, and the production of Ukraine's own weapons and drones.

Politics • April 23, 11:11 AM • 16274 views
Zelenskyy replaced SBU chiefs in Kyiv and three regions

The President appointed new heads of SBU departments in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Kherson regions. Artem Borysevych took charge of the capital's department.

Politics • April 23, 08:59 AM • 3806 views
Zelenskyy to attend informal EU summit in Cyprus - Politico

Volodymyr Zelenskyy will participate in an informal dinner of EU leaders in Ayia Napa. The main topic will be unblocking a €90 billion loan for Ukraine.

Politics • April 23, 08:09 AM • 4007 views
Zelenskyy named conditions for deterring Putin and the role of world leaders

Foreign troops on the contact line would make new aggression dangerous for Russia. Zelenskyy called on the leaders of the US, China, and India to force Putin to stop the war.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 06:46 AM • 4051 views
Zelenskyy warns of risks due to US focus on war with Iran

The President warned of the danger of delaying aid to Ukraine and delaying the supply of air defense systems. The EU loan of 90 billion euros is critical for the country's survival.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 05:40 AM • 4182 views
The President's Office discussed Ukraine's accession to the EU, Gripen fighter jets, and pilot training with a Swedish delegation

The President's Office discussed the transfer of Gripen aircraft and Ukraine's accession to the EU. The parties coordinated efforts to increase international pressure on Russia.

Politics • April 22, 08:59 PM • 17304 views
Budanov named conditions for exporting Ukrainian weapons to the world market

The head of the OP stated the impossibility of free arms sales during the war. Only surplus equipment and outdated drone models will be allowed for export.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 06:53 PM • 3949 views
The Kremlin stated that Putin is ready to meet with Zelenskyy

Peskov announced Putin's readiness to meet at the stage of finalizing agreements. The Kremlin accuses Kyiv of lacking will and is waiting for negotiators from the United States.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 06:37 PM • 12536 views
Criminal liability for Ukrainophobia proposed - bill registered in ParliamentVideo

MP Mykola Kniazhytskyi registered bill No. 15186 on punishment for Ukrainophobia. The document provides for responsibility for contempt of language and nation.

Society • April 22, 06:28 PM • 11021 views
Work on creating a Pantheon of prominent Ukrainians has begun in Ukraine - Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy announced the creation of a Pantheon for the reburial of national heroes from abroad. The project aims to consolidate the people and honor history.

Society • April 22, 05:46 PM • 3193 views
Ukraine is ready for any format, we expect the resumption of the trilateral track – Zelenskyy on negotiations with Russia

Ukraine is ready for any format of negotiations outside of Russia and Belarus. The President expects the resumption of trilateral meetings with the United States.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 05:23 PM • 3792 views
Zelenskyy announced his readiness to meet with the new Prime Minister of Hungary and expects a constructive position from Budapest

The President of Ukraine expects a constructive position from Budapest and is ready for dialogue. The meeting will take place after the formation of the new Hungarian government.

Politics • April 22, 05:08 PM • 4244 views
Zelenskyy explained what role Ukraine can play in unblocking the Strait of Hormuz

Zelenskyy announced Ukraine's readiness to share its experience in unblocking the Black Sea. Ukraine can involve four mine countermeasures vessels in an international mission.

Politics • April 22, 04:53 PM • 5219 views
The main thing is that there is no "Putinland" – Zelenskyy reacted to the news about renaming Donbas to "Donnyland"

The President denied the use of unofficial names for territories during negotiations. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of preserving Donbas's sovereignty.

Politics • April 22, 04:35 PM • 3367 views
Zelenskyy announced new security agreements and the first information about the Drone Deal

Ukraine is preparing new bilateral agreements and expanding defense cooperation. The President announced details regarding the format of the Drone Deal in the near future.

Politics • April 22, 02:46 PM • 2565 views
Ukraine is developing parameters for security cooperation with India and Bahrain - Zelenskyy

Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced new agreements with India and Bahrain. Cooperation will be based on the experience of teams in Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

Politics • April 22, 02:17 PM • 2373 views
This is the right signal - Zelenskyy on the preliminary approval of 90 billion euros in aid and sanctions against Russia

Ukraine and the European Union have begun implementing an agreement to allocate 90 billion euros in support over two years. Zelenskyy announced new sanctions against Russia.

Economy • April 22, 01:50 PM • 2166 views
Mobile substations, repairs, and new reserves – Ukraine has begun preparations for winter

Denys Shmyhal discussed the repair of the energy system and the purchase of up to 100 mobile substations. The government plans to double the speed of equipment delivery from partners.

Society • April 22, 01:49 PM • 2517 views
Péter Magyar plans to revive Austro-Hungarian Empire ties - Politico

The newly elected Hungarian Prime Minister will strengthen cooperation with Austria and the Visegrad Group. Magyar aims to unblock 18 billion euros from the EU and study Donald Tusk's experience.

Politics • April 22, 01:40 PM • 8889 views
Kravchenko: Russia ignores the security of all of Europe and, apparently, deliberately attacked the Chernobyl sarcophagus

The investigation confirmed Russia's deliberate attack on the Chernobyl nuclear power plant using UAVs. Repairing the shield damage will cost at least 500 million euros.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 12:24 PM • 5402 views