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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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Ukraine seeks to strengthen the liability of organizers of fraudulent call centers — Zelenskyy will submit a bill to the Verkhovna Rada tomorrow

Zelenskyy said that on September 2 he would submit to the Verkhovna Rada a bill targeting the organizers of fraudulent call centers. As of the evening of September 1 , the new presidential bills were not present in the Verkhovna Rada database.

Politics • September 1, 07:18 PM • 4668 views
Zelenskyy criticized MPs for failed laws that deprived Ukraine of more than $4 billion

Zelenskyy criticized lawmakers for the failure to pass three laws that were supposed to unlock $4 billion in aid. He called for decisions to be adopted that would open up $30 billion in support.

Economy • September 1, 06:43 PM • 28276 views
The Russian sky will de facto be closed — Zelenskyy warned airlines that "there will be so many drones over the Russian Federation that this must be taken into account"

Zelenskyy said that Russian airspace is becoming dangerous because of drones. Ukraine has warned airlines, insurers, and partners.

War in Ukraine • September 1, 06:02 PM • 25600 views
"Unfortunately, Russians are just completely messed up" - Zelenskyy on Russia's attack on the first day of the school year

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russian attacks on infrastructure are intended to disrupt the start of the academic year. Eight people were killed in Kyiv on the night of September 1.

Society • September 1, 09:38 AM • 5088 views
Putin refused to meet with the CIA director after his proposal to end the war in Ukraine

John Ratcliffe arrived in Moscow with a call to end the war sooner and met with Naryshkin and Bortnikov. After that, the Kremlin canceled his meeting with Putin.

War in Ukraine • September 1, 07:25 AM • 15375 views
Zelenskyy: Russia's nighttime attack claimed lives of 12 people, including an Indian citizenPhoto

Russia attacked Kyiv and 10 regions, including with jet-powered drones and ballistic missiles. Twelve people were killed, including an Indian citizen; dozens were injured.

War in Ukraine • September 1, 06:28 AM • 5133 views
The Kremlin called reports about a proposed meeting between Trump, Zelenskyy and Putin "information ducks"

Peskov called Axios's report about a proposed trilateral summit "information ducks. " Ratcliffe's visit to Moscow was confirmed.

War in Ukraine • August 31, 09:06 PM • 12998 views
Zelenskyy dismissed Kamyshin from the position of the President's adviser on strategic matters

Oleksandr Kamyshin left the position of the President's freelance adviser on strategic matters. He worked on the development of the defense-industrial complex and joint weapons production.

Politics • August 31, 08:35 PM • 3338 views
Putin seeks to continue the war, but September could change a lot — Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy said that the intelligence services of Ukraine and its partners are recording Putin’s desire to continue the war. He discussed this with Witkoff and Kushner.

War in Ukraine • August 31, 05:03 PM • 10900 views
Multi-story buildings must become more autonomous, while energy facilities must receive additional protection. Zelenskyy approved a plan to prepare for winter.

The National Security and Defense Council obliged the regions to strengthen infrastructure protection, increase backup power capacity by 20%, and create a two-week fuel reserve.

Politics • August 31, 04:25 PM • 4008 views
Bessent discussed Trump's "peace plan" with Russia's finance minister - media

U. S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with Anton Siluanov in Asheville. They discussed Donald Trump's peace plan.

Politics • August 31, 04:14 PM • 5257 views
Zelenskyy had a "good conversation" with Witkoff and Kushner; they discussed setting a date for a visit to Ukraine.

Zelenskyy had a constructive conversation with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The parties are determining the date of their visit to Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • August 31, 03:54 PM • 22002 views
Turkey wants to restore the grain corridor in the Black Sea: Ankara has prepared a new plan for Ukraine and Russia

Ankara has proposed a mechanism for the safe export of grain through the Black Sea and is discussing it with Kyiv and Moscow. The parties have not yet reached an agreement.

War in Ukraine • August 31, 03:19 PM • 6115 views
Belgium blocks the use of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine - media

Belgium opposed using €200 billion in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine. Sweden, Poland, the Netherlands and Spain supported the scheme.

Economy • August 31, 02:53 PM • 3663 views
Defense financing, energy, and preparations for winter — Zelenskyy and Koretskyi identified priorities for the coming weeks

Zelenskyy and Koretskyi coordinated diplomatic efforts on defense financing, energy, and social programs. Veteran programs will be strengthened separately.

Economy • August 31, 01:25 PM • 3114 views
Zelenskyy changed the acting head of the State Border Guard ServicePhoto

Vadym Chenchyk was appointed acting head of the State Border Guard Service. Valerii Vavryniuk was relieved of these duties.

Politics • August 31, 10:48 AM • 3275 views
FT: Musk is ready to allow Ukraine to use Starlink for strikes on the Russian Federation, but the decision must be made by the White House

Elon Musk has allegedly agreed to Ukraine's use of Starlink-equipped drones against targets in Russia. The final decision must be made by the White House.

War in Ukraine • August 31, 07:26 AM • 14865 views
The U.S. Senate called on the House of Representatives to urgently pass new sanctions against Russia

Senator Richard Blumenthal called on the House of Representatives to approve sanctions against Russia. The Senate supported the bill by a vote of 86.

War in Ukraine • August 31, 01:55 AM • 16302 views
The Kremlin named a condition for a meeting between Zelenskyy, Putin and Trump

The Kremlin stated that a meeting between Putin, Zelenskyy and Trump is possible only after key agreements have been coordinated and a document prepared. Peskov called the issue complex.

News of the World • August 30, 05:14 PM • 15537 views
Zelenskyy announced new communication with representatives of Trump

Zelenskyy reported preparations for new contacts with Trump's team. More details regarding the communication are expected on Monday.

Politics • August 30, 04:41 PM • 5126 views
In the autumn, the rate of downing Russian drones must be brought above 90% — Zelenskyy

Over four days, Russia launched nearly 1,500 drones, around 800 of them jet-powered. Ukraine is strengthening its air defense and developing interceptor drones.

War in Ukraine • August 30, 04:18 PM • 4649 views
Russia must feel that the war is returning to where it came from - Zelenskyy on "long-range sanctions"Video

The President reported strikes on a military airfield, an oil refinery, and drone launch sites in Russia. He called on partners to strengthen sanctions.

War in Ukraine • August 30, 10:49 AM • 54809 views
Strike on Miliya in the Kyiv region: death toll rises to 38, four people missing - ZelenskyyVideo

Following the Russian strike and the detonation of warehouses in Miliya, 38 people were killed, 20 were injured, and four went missing. Rescuers and bomb disposal experts continue their work.

War in Ukraine • August 30, 08:29 AM • 6993 views
CIA Director proposed a meeting between Trump, Zelenskyy and putin to end the war – Axios

John Ratcliffe proposed a trilateral summit to revive talks on the war. Ukrainian officials doubt putin’s readiness.

War in Ukraine • August 30, 04:44 AM • 47512 views
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What the village of Myla looks like after the Russian strike — photo reportPhotoVideo

Search operations are continuing in the village. More than 370 people were evacuated following the drone strike and detonation.

Society • August 29, 05:08 PM • 27109 views
The SBU has opened criminal proceedings over Russia’s strike on warehouses in Bucha district

The SBU is investigating a strike by a Geran-4 drone on warehouses in Myla and the detonation of ammunition. At least 37 people were killed and 130 houses were damaged.

Society • August 29, 02:33 PM • 12104 views
Russian strike on the village of Mila in the Kyiv region - Zelenskyy called the storage of explosives negligenceVideo

The President called the Russian strike on Mila a crime, and the storage of ammunition near people negligence. Separately, he thanked everyone who does everything possible to provide assistance and rescue people.

Society • August 29, 12:31 PM • 10083 views
Russian aviation is becoming dependent on imported aviation fuel - HUR

Due to strikes on the Russian oil-refining network, Russia banned aviation fuel exports and imported 70,000 tonnes of Jet A-1 from Korea and Egypt, according to intelligence.

War in Ukraine • August 29, 11:10 AM • 12525 views
Mourning declared in Kyiv region on August 30 for the victims of Russian attack

On August 30, flags in the Kyiv region will be flown at half-mast and entertainment will be restricted. The Russian strike claimed 27 lives, while another 42 people were injured.

Society • August 29, 10:19 AM • 5458 views
"There can be no ammunition near residential buildings; there will be consequences" - Zelenskyy reacted to Russia's strike in the Kyiv region and detonation, showed a videoVideo

In the village of Myla, 27 people were killed and dozens injured after a strike on a warehouse. More than 370 residents were evacuated, and proceedings were opened over negligence.

War in Ukraine • August 29, 08:59 AM • 39078 views