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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 enemy continues to attack Ukraine with drones: explosions were heard in four regions, with reports of strikes on "Nova Poshta"

Explosions were heard in the Khmelnytskyi, Rivne, Zhytomyr and Vinnytsia regions. A drone was shot down in the Rivne region, and there are reports of attacks on "Nova Poshta".

War in Ukraine • September 5, 01:50 PM • 16287 views
Putin instructed that Kyiv not be struck for three days - Peskov

Peskov said that Putin ordered a three-day pause in strikes on Kyiv because of visit by American envoys.

War in Ukraine • September 5, 11:58 AM • 11912 views
OP on the appeal to Russia regarding a ceasefire: there are proposals, but there has been no ceasefire

Ukraine proposed a ceasefire to Russia, but Moscow did not respond. During the night of September 5, Russia continued its strikes on Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • September 5, 11:49 AM • 4295 views
Witkoff and Kushner, after landing in Russia, headed by motorcade to central Moscow - they were met by Putin's envoyPhoto

Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow and headed to the city center. They plan to resume efforts to end the war.

Politics • September 5, 10:52 AM • 9381 views
"There is no threat to diplomacy": Zelenskyy announced adjustments to the operation concerning Russia's airspace next week

Following Russian strikes on Ukraine, Zelenskyy announced adjustments to the operation in the airspace of the Russian Federation. He assured that this does not threaten diplomacy.

War in Ukraine • September 5, 09:39 AM • 37594 views
Russia struck Kyiv and Boryspil airports at night for the first time in a long while - ZelenskyyPhoto

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia carried out nighttime strikes on airports in Kyiv and Boryspil. He linked the Russian strikes on the airports to a visit by U.S. representatives.

War in Ukraine • September 5, 08:59 AM • 32731 views
Kremlin does not expect breakthrough from new talks with the United States - Bloomberg

U. S. envoys will arrive in Moscow on September 5 with a proposal to end the war. The Kremlin considers the prospects for an agreement extremely low.

War in Ukraine • September 5, 07:33 AM • 22459 views
Russia announced new strikes on Ukraine despite Zelenskyy's proposal

Zelenskyy proposed an air truce during the visit of Trump's envoys. Russia reported overnight strikes on four regions of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • September 5, 06:32 AM • 10695 views
The Armed Forces of Ukraine received an order for a "silence regime" at the front for several days – media

Ukrainian units received an order for a “silence regime” from September 5 to 8. This coincides with the expected negotiations on ending the war.

War in Ukraine • September 4, 08:46 PM • 13313 views
Witkoff and Kushner are taking a proposal to Moscow and Kyiv to end the war — Trump

Trump said that his representatives are taking a proposal to Moscow and Kyiv to end the war. He assessed the chances of reaching an agreement as good.

War in Ukraine • September 4, 07:32 PM • 12500 views
This insane Russian war must be stopped — Zelenskyy discussed Ukraine’s defense needs with Rutte and Stubb

Zelenskyy discussed defense needs and the PURL program with Rutte. With the President of Finland, he coordinated further steps to support Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • September 4, 06:12 PM • 6242 views
The Cabinet allocated UAH 700 million less for the reconstruction of Vyshneve than it had promised

The government allocated UAH 2. 3 billion for the reconstruction of Vyshneve following the July 6 attack. Earlier, it had promised to allocate UAH 3.04 billion.

War in Ukraine • September 4, 05:58 PM • 7744 views
The US called on Ukraine and russia to suspend strikes during Witkoff’s and Kushner’s visits to moscow and Kyiv — media reports

Witkoff and Kushner will visit moscow and Kyiv to resume peace talks. The US called on the parties to temporarily halt strikes.

War in Ukraine • September 4, 05:22 PM • 17722 views
Witkoff and Kushner will visit Kyiv on Sunday - Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy said that U. S. special representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner would visit Moscow on Saturday and that Ukraine guarantees the "normal functioning of Russian airspace," while they are expected in Kyiv on Sunday.

War in Ukraine • September 4, 04:48 PM • 21593 views
Russian strike on the office of SBU chief Poklad — what is known about the condition of the security service chief

A Russian drone hit the office of SBU chief Oleksandr Poklad. The security service spoke about the chief's condition and what the response to the enemy will be.

War in Ukraine • September 4, 03:24 PM • 7475 views
Zelenskyy and the SBU chief determined the geography of the response to Russian strikesPhoto

Zelenskyy discussed preparations for a response to Russian strikes with SBU Head Oleksandr Poklad. The timing of the attack will be chosen to achieve a result.

War in Ukraine • September 4, 03:11 PM • 4808 views
The "Saint-Sophia Cathedral of Kyiv" reserve was damaged during russia's barbaric attack on Kyiv

The enemy attacked the SBU building in central Kyiv today. As a result of the strike, the "Saint-Sophia Cathedral of Kyiv" reserve was also damaged — windows were shattered in the 18th-century Consistory building.

War in Ukraine • September 4, 03:04 PM • 7575 views
Moscow launched a strike during the restoration of peace efforts — the Foreign Ministry reacted to the attack on the SBU building

Sybiga condemned Russia’s strike on the SBU’s central building during peace efforts. He called on partners and UNESCO to protect Saint Sophia Cathedral.

War in Ukraine • September 4, 02:39 PM • 4214 views
A Russian drone struck the SBU building in central Kyiv; it was directed at the head's office — Zelenskyy

President Zelenskyy reported that a Russian drone struck the central SBU building opposite St. Sophia's Cathedral. The drone was heading toward the SBU head's office.

War in Ukraine • September 4, 01:16 PM • 38003 views
Ukraine must develop alternative routes to maintain access to global markets - experts

Over 7 months, 1. 5 million tonnes of cargo were transported through Moldova. Experts are calling for the route to be expanded to Constanța and other regions.

Economy • September 4, 12:53 PM • 11301 views
Budanov does not expect conditions for a ceasefire to emerge before spring, but announced U.S.-mediated talks — NYT

Kyrylo Budanov expects U. S.-mediated talks to resume by the end of September. He said that conditions for a ceasefire are unlikely to emerge before spring.

War in Ukraine • September 4, 12:35 PM • 32595 views
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Dismissal from service, financial support, transfers — the Office of the Military Ombudsman named the reasons for the most frequent complaints

Service members most often complain about military medical commissions, dismissals, payments, and transfers. The Office ordered 2,535 inspections, but officials sometimes ignore the findings.

Society • September 4, 12:00 PM • 104925 views
"Witkoff gets scared": the first trip by Trump's envoys to Kyiv is in question, discussions are ongoing - reports

Witkoff and Kushner planned to visit Moscow and Kyiv on September 5–6. Due to Witkoff's concerns, the date of the trip to Ukraine is being discussed.

War in Ukraine • September 4, 09:47 AM • 18458 views
Witkoff and Kushner may travel to Kyiv and Moscow in the coming days

Trump's special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner may visit Kyiv and Moscow in the coming days. However, there is currently no official confirmation of this.

War in Ukraine • September 4, 06:55 AM • 49408 views
Putin was outraged by the West's "silence" following Zelenskyy's statements about the danger of flying over Russia

Putin criticized the West for remaining silent regarding Zelenskyy's warning about the danger of flying over Russia. He said there were obstacles to negotiations.

War in Ukraine • September 4, 04:44 AM • 7746 views
Zelenskyy hinted at “retribution” against the Russian general who ordered the shelling of “Okhmatdyt”

In Saratov Oblast, General Nikolai Varpakhovich, who is suspected of ordering strikes on Lviv, Kryvyi Rih, and “Okhmatdyt,” was shot.

War in Ukraine • September 3, 06:50 PM • 12611 views
A clear signal to the United States — Zelenskyy said Russia struck a Coca-Cola plant

The president said that the strike on the American plant was a signal to the United States. According to him, the enemy attack is a clear Russian signal to America.

War in Ukraine • September 3, 06:10 PM • 4766 views
Condition for receiving the third €1.45 billion tranche of aid — the Cabinet submitted four draft laws to Parliament

The Cabinet approved four draft laws to fulfill its obligations to the EU and the IMF. They concern VAT, transfer pricing, capital markets, and the High Anti-Corruption Court.

Economy • September 3, 06:01 PM • 3858 views
Deputy heads of the SBU and the HUR will be dismissed — Zelenskyy on the shootout in Kyiv

Following the shootout between the SBU and the HUR, two suspects were notified. Zelenskyy announced the dismissal of the deputy heads of both agencies.

Politics • September 3, 05:40 PM • 19238 views
"There are tentative dates" — Zelenskyy announced Witkoff and Kushner's visit to Moscow and Kyiv

Zelenskyy said that U. S. President's special representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner may come to Kyiv in the coming days. Before that, they will visit Moscow.

Politics • September 3, 05:30 PM • 4084 views