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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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"You haven't read the first version": Zelenskyy explains why he wrote the "rude" open letter to Putin

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is waiting for Putin's response to his letter for a chance at a ceasefire. The head of state is ready for a meeting if the dictator wants to stop the conflict.

War in Ukraine • June 7, 08:09 PM • 6597 views
Zelenskyy confirmed meeting with Russian oligarch Abramovich in Kyiv

The President confirmed the arrival of the Russian oligarch with a message from Putin. Zelenskyy refused any territorial concessions and outlined red lines.

War in Ukraine • June 7, 06:58 PM • 8663 views
Zelenskyy met with Abramovich in Kyiv to convey a message to Putin - FT

Zelenskyy invited Abramovich to Kyiv to organize direct negotiations with Putin. The dictator rejected the proposal for a meeting, despite the oligarch's efforts.

War in Ukraine • June 7, 04:22 PM • 9219 views
Zelenskyy arrives in Britain for a visitVideo

President Zelenskyy has arrived in Britain for talks with Starmer, Macron, and Merz. A meeting with King Charles III is scheduled for tomorrow.

Politics • June 7, 03:12 PM • 5976 views
There is an excess of already sky-high Russian insolence: Zelenskyy on the strike against the spent nuclear fuel storage facility

A Russian drone struck the building of the Centralized Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage Facility. Radiation levels are normal, and the fire at the facility has already been extinguished.

War in Ukraine • June 7, 08:56 AM • 14920 views
Zelenskyy travels to London to meet with Starmer, Macron, and Scholz – media

Zelenskyy will meet with the leaders of Britain, France, and Germany in London. They will discuss security guarantees and the path to involving the Russian Federation in peace negotiations.

Politics • June 7, 01:28 AM • 14142 views
Russia will still have to end the war diplomatically, but the terms will be worse – Sybiha

Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that Russia faces worse peace terms due to its refusal to negotiate. According to him, the situation for the aggressor will deteriorate both on the front lines and in the economy.

War in Ukraine • June 7, 12:54 AM • 26775 views
Bohdan Kuras takes command of the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade of the AFU, replacing Anatoliy Kulykivskyi

Lieutenant Colonel Bohdan Kuras has taken command of the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade, replacing Anatoliy Kulykivskyi. The unit is currently holding back the advance of Russian troops in Kostiantynivka.

Society • June 6, 06:18 PM • 13254 views
Applications for 'Thousand Springs' closed, 1,151 applications registered - Zelenskyy

1,151 applications totaling 10. 8 billion hryvnias were submitted for the Thousand Springs initiative. The results of the first selection stage will be announced on June 12.

Society • June 6, 02:35 PM • 5105 views
Zelenskyy on D-Day anniversary: the peoples' aspiration for freedom and hope for peace prevailed in May 1945; we are striving for this to happen now as well

President Zelenskyy, on the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings, declared the inevitable victory of freedom. He emphasized the importance of unity against the aggressor.

Politics • June 6, 10:58 AM • 5742 views
Not just the base in Kronstadt – SBU confirms strikes on Russian Navy arsenal and oil depot near Krasnodar

Defense Forces struck the 15th Arsenal of the Russian Navy, a base in Kronstadt, and an oil depot in Kuban. Large-scale fires and ammunition detonations were recorded at the sites.

War in Ukraine • June 6, 10:49 AM • 5812 views
Zelenskyy awarded orders to Ukrainian and foreign media workers, four granted the title of Honored Journalist

The President decorated media professionals for their contribution to covering the war on the occasion of Journalist's Day. The list includes representatives of Ukrainian and foreign publications.

Society • June 6, 09:55 AM • 4728 views
Zelenskyy: Ukrainian drones reached up to 1,000 km to Russian Navy arsenals and a base in Kronstadt; an oil depot was hit near KrasnodarVideo

Drones from the AFU, SBU, and HUR reached a Navy base in Kronstadt and an oil depot near Krasnodar. Zelenskyy announced the covering of a distance of 1,000 kilometers.

War in Ukraine • June 6, 08:19 AM • 26112 views
"Our truth about the war and evidence of Russian crimes" - Zelenskyy shared footage of journalists' workPhoto

The President thanked media workers for documenting the truth about the war and called for honoring the memory of the fallen. The work of journalists helps in securing aid.

Society • June 6, 07:06 AM • 4476 views
Putin lied about the Russian army's successes during the St. Petersburg forum - ISW

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin rejected negotiations with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and announced plans to continue the war. ISW emphasizes that Russia's successes at the front do not correspond to reality.

War in Ukraine • June 6, 04:31 AM • 11353 views
UN Security Council convenes emergency meeting over Russia's massive strike on Ukraine

UN Security Council convenes urgent meeting over Russia's massive strike. Kyiv emphasizes the importance of pressuring the RF to implement the peace plan.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 09:58 PM • 34300 views
Ukraine brought this problem upon itself, so let it find a solution now – Tusk on naming an SOF unit after the UPA

Donald Tusk placed the responsibility for resolving the conflict over the SOF unit's name on Kyiv. Without a solution, relations will become purely business-like.

Politics • June 5, 07:39 PM • 8809 views
Trump does not object to Zelenskyy and Putin "negotiating themselves"

Donald Trump does not object to Zelenskyy's letter to Putin and called on the parties to negotiate. He is convinced that this military conflict will be settled.

Politics • June 5, 07:06 PM • 5965 views
Zelenskyy approves new SBU operations

Zelenskyy approved new SBU operations following a report on frontline activities. The Alpha Special Operations Center unit has become the leader in the number of enemy strikes since the beginning of the year.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 06:44 PM • 7550 views
Railway worker Yevhen Rebrov has returned to Ukraine after three years in Russian captivityPhotoVideo

Among the Ukrainians released on June 5 was railway worker Yevhen Rebrov, who spent three years in captivity. He has already met with his son and is on his way home.

Society • June 5, 06:29 PM • 14594 views
Zelenskyy announces preparation of new stages of prisoner exchanges

Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on the preparation of new stages of prisoner exchanges. This year, Ukraine has already conducted seven exchanges and returned 1,429 people home.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 06:08 PM • 5271 views
"He simply does not want to end the war" – Zelenskyy calls Putin's response to open letter weak

Zelenskyy described Putin's reaction to the peace proposal as weak. The Head of State urged the world to increase pressure on Russia and reduce its revenues.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 05:29 PM • 4996 views
Budanov is on an unannounced visit to Poland, where he is holding a series of meetings with representatives of the Polish authorities - media

Kyrylo Budanov arrived in Warsaw to discuss the war and the naming of a unit in honor of the UPA. Iryna Vereshchuk and Sergiy Kyslytsya are also participating in the visit.

Politics • June 5, 05:11 PM • 5832 views
Putin voices new claims to Ukrainian lands and conditions for peace

Putin claimed the complete seizure of the Luhansk region and 85% of the Donetsk region. He demands "long-term agreements and the resolution of war objectives through negotiations."

War in Ukraine • June 5, 04:49 PM • 8046 views
Putin reacted to Zelenskyy's letter and named conditions for negotiations

The Russian dictator sees no point in meeting with Zelenskyy after receiving his letter about peace. He demands "agreements" and responded to remarks regarding his age.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 03:40 PM • 18304 views
Putin's reaction to Zelenskyy's open letter should be awaited - Peskov

Dmitry Peskov stated that Vladimir Putin has not yet provided an assessment of Volodymyr Zelenskyy's letter. The Kremlin urged to wait for the dictator's official reaction.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 02:48 PM • 6784 views
Leaders of Britain, France, and Germany to meet with Zelenskyy in London. Peace negotiations on the agenda

Leaders of Britain, France, and Germany will discuss negotiations with the Russian Federation with Zelenskyy. Europe takes the initiative while the US is focused on the situation in Iran.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 02:48 PM • 4725 views
Zelenskyy's letter to Putin is a chance for Russia to end the war - Sybiha

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine stated that Zelenskyy's appeal is a chance for the Russian leadership to end the war through diplomatic means.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 12:49 PM • 3746 views
Deep strikes are reaching further, strengthening Ukraine's positionsPhotoVideo

In recent months, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have been systematically striking Russian oil refineries and ports on the territory of the Russian Federation at distances of up to 1,700 km. Drone strikes are causing significant damage to the aggressor's economy.

War in Ukraine • June 5, 12:42 PM • 89298 views
"Coalition of the Willing" to discuss support for Ukraine and attend military parade in Paris on July 14 - Macron

Macron invited Ukraine's allies to a parade in Paris to discuss support. He supported Zelenskyy's initiative regarding peace negotiations with the Russian Federation.

Politics • June 5, 11:59 AM • 3846 views