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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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NATO will continue to pressure Russia and support Ukraine for as long as it takes - Rutte

NATO Secretary General Marco Rutte stated that Russia's economy is suffering significant losses due to increased pressure on its shadow fleet. NATO will continue to support Ukraine and increase pressure on Russia.

War in Ukraine • February 3, 10:34 AM • 5150 views
Zelenskyy has already met with the NATO Secretary General in Kyiv: both leaders honored the memory of fallen Ukrainian soldiersVideo

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Kyiv. They honored the memory of fallen Ukrainian defenders at the National Memorial of National Memory.

Society • February 3, 10:11 AM • 4550 views
NATO and allies are preparing long-term security guarantees for Ukraine after the war ends - Rutte

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that the allies' goal is to ensure lasting peace in Ukraine with real security guarantees. The US, Europe, and Canada are ready to provide Ukraine with security assurances and guarantees.

Politics • February 3, 10:06 AM • 3952 views
NATO Secretary General Rutte arrived in Kyiv after Russian bombings - media

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday morning. He will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Politics • February 3, 09:26 AM • 4833 views
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"Massive strike on Ukraine is Russian preparation for negotiations": Verkhovna Rada defense committee reacted to the night enemy attack

Today's massive Russian strike on Ukraine is a typical reaction to peace initiatives, said Fedir Venislavskyi. Russia is trying to impose unacceptable conditions, particularly regarding the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Donbas.

War in Ukraine • February 3, 09:16 AM • 38922 views
Zelenskyy approves new structure of Ukraine's defense plan: details of the decree

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has approved a new structure for Ukraine's defense plan. The Cabinet of Ministers has been instructed to develop a defense plan with the participation of the SBU, Foreign Intelligence Service, and the NBU.

Society • February 3, 08:23 AM • 6019 views
Israel reacted to Ukraine's recognition of the IRGC as a terrorist organization: "We highly appreciate this decision"

Israeli Ambassador Michael Brodsky announced that Ukraine has officially informed Israel about the recognition of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar called this decision an important diplomatic and moral step.

Politics • February 3, 08:08 AM • 6028 views
"For Russia, using the coldest days of winter for terror is more important than diplomacy": Zelenskyy reacted to Russia's attack with 70 missiles and 450 dronesVideo

Russia launched a targeted strike on Ukraine's energy facilities, using over 70 missiles and 450 attack drones. The attack affected Sumy, Kharkiv, Kyiv, Dnipro, Odesa, and Vinnytsia regions, injuring nine people.

War in Ukraine • February 3, 07:30 AM • 4224 views
Violation of military rights: where and with what complaints can one turn to

Since January, a single electronic address for appeals to the military ombudsman has been operating in Ukraine. Servicemen and their families can submit complaints by email or through the website.

Society • February 3, 06:30 AM • 134047 views
Ukraine counts on OSCE participation in the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children - Zelenskyy

President Zelenskyy met with OSCE Chairman-in-Office Ignazio Cassis and Secretary General Feridun Sinirlioğlu. Ukraine counts on OSCE participation in the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 08:30 PM • 4746 views
Ukraine has begun checking "dormant" special permits for minerals and oil and gas subsoil: first details

The government has started checking 29 licenses for strategic minerals and 10 for oil and gas subsoil, where extraction has not started or work programs have been violated. Additional restrictions against Dmytro Firtash have also been initiated, which will allow the annulment of three special permits.

Economy • February 2, 08:02 PM • 4393 views
Ukraine extended sanctions against Firtash and Kozak

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed new sanctions decisions, synchronized with the United Kingdom. Sanctions against Dmytro Firtash and his entourage, as well as Taras Kozak, have been extended.

Economy • February 2, 07:26 PM • 35278 views
Ukraine recognized the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization - Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine has recognized the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization. This decision was made due to Iran's support for the spread of war and violence.

Politics • February 2, 07:14 PM • 4918 views
Zelenskyy instructed to maximize the number of support and heating points in the regions

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed the Ministry of Internal Affairs and local authorities to increase the number of support and heating points. This is due to the extremely cold weather and the situation with heat supply in Kyiv.

Society • February 2, 06:47 PM • 7041 views
Air defense missiles and energy support: results of Zelenskyy's international contacts in January

In January, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held 20 meetings and 14 telephone conversations, visiting France, Cyprus, Switzerland, and Lithuania. Following these contacts, Ukraine received NASAMS air defense missiles from Norway, the 31st package of military aid from Finland, and significant energy support from other partners.

Politics • February 2, 06:14 PM • 4599 views
Not only a trilateral format, but also a bilateral one with the US: Zelenskyy on a new round of negotiations to end the war

President Zelenskyy announced a new round of negotiations between Ukraine, the US, and Russia on Wednesday and Thursday. Both a trilateral and a bilateral format with the US are planned.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 06:01 PM • 18676 views
Tusk to visit Kyiv in the coming days

The head of the Polish government, Donald Tusk, will visit Kyiv in the coming days. He noted that Ukraine cannot be left alone in this dramatic time.

Politics • February 2, 05:54 PM • 4001 views
We believe that the bilateral document on security guarantees with the US is ready - Zelenskyy

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the readiness of a bilateral document on security guarantees with the United States. Ukraine expects further work on documents related to recovery and economic development.

Politics • February 2, 04:44 PM • 3081 views
Zelenskyy and von der Leyen spoke by phone ahead of a new round of trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi: what they discussedVideo

President Zelenskyy and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen discussed energy support for Ukraine and a new package of sanctions against Russia. The European Union will provide Ukraine with generators and energy equipment, and will finalize the 20th sanctions package.

Politics • February 2, 03:02 PM • 3393 views
US envoy Witkoff to hold talks with Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi - media

US President's special envoy Stephen Witkoff will travel to Abu Dhabi for talks with Russia and Ukraine. He will also meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Politics • February 2, 01:31 PM • 4684 views
Ukraine expands sanctions against those involved in Russia's 'shadow fleet' for oil and cyberattacks

Ukraine has imposed sanctions against 10 individuals and 6 legal entities associated with the Russian tanker fleet and cyberattacks against Ukraine, the EU, and NATO. These measures are synchronized with European Union sanctions.

Politics • February 2, 11:50 AM • 4354 views
Zelenskyy: Russian shelling of energy facilities in 24 hours was near the front and in border areas, but without targeted Russian missile and 'Shahed' strikes on energy infrastructure

Ukrainian energy workers have fully restored the energy system after a technological accident. However, new Russian shelling of energy facilities in frontline and border communities continues, and in Kyiv, over 200 buildings remain without heating.

Politics • February 2, 11:00 AM • 36308 views
Kremlin stated that contacts between Putin and Zelenskyy are "possible only in Moscow"

Contacts between Putin and Putin and Zelenskyy are possible only in Moscow, said Putin's press secretary Dmitry Peskov. He also noted that the settlement is a complex process, where there are issues on which common ground has not yet been found.

Politics • February 2, 10:44 AM • 6712 views
ISW: Kremlin tries to manipulate Trump ahead of new round of "peace" talks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is trying to convince the US to negotiate only with Russia, and not with Ukraine and Europe. The Kremlin seeks to use economic agreements and arms talks to extract concessions from Trump on Ukraine.

Politics • February 2, 04:01 AM • 24546 views
French Foreign Minister Barrot: 100% of financial aid to Ukraine comes from Europe

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated that all financial aid to Ukraine comes from Europe. He also noted that a significant part of intelligence and military support is also European.

Politics • February 2, 03:27 AM • 6018 views
Zelenskyy called the Russian attack on a bus with miners a crime

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the Russian attack on a bus in the Dnipropetrovsk region is a crime.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 07:25 PM • 6547 views
Kyiv returns to temporary schedules from midnight - DTEK

Energy workers managed to stabilize the situation in the capital, so Kyiv is returning to temporary outage schedules from midnight. You can check your schedule in the chatbot, on the website, or in the "Kyiv Digital" application.

Society • February 1, 07:12 PM • 10871 views
Starting tomorrow – contacts and meetings: Zelenskyy announced serious foreign policy activity in February

President Zelenskyy announced significant foreign policy activity in February, starting tomorrow. He announced contacts and meetings, including trilateral talks on February 4-5 in Abu Dhabi.

Politics • February 1, 06:44 PM • 5142 views
Over 240 buildings in Kyiv remain without heating - mayor

In Kyiv, 244 buildings remain without heating after a large-scale accident in Ukraine's energy system. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported that most of the 3,419 multi-story buildings have already been connected to the heating supply.

War in Ukraine • February 1, 06:32 PM • 5391 views
Zelenskyy expects US activity on de-escalation measures and reduction of strikes

President Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine expects US activity regarding de-escalation measures and the reduction of strikes. He also announced an agreement on a trilateral meeting next week in the Emirates.

Politics • February 1, 06:05 PM • 7306 views