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Who is Volodymyr Zelensky ?

Volodymyr Zelensky

About Volodymyr Zelensky

Who is Volodymyr Zelensky ?

Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelensky is the sixth president of Ukraine since May 20, 2019. A former comedian and an actor with limited experience in politics had won a landslide victory in the country's presidential election in April 2019. Zelensky did not hold any positions in elective office before running for the post of president.
 
The world praised Zelensky's bravery and determination to serve his war-torn country during the Russian invasion in February 2022. The global community hailed his valour of not fleeing the country amidst the political mayhem and gained recognition as a wartime leader.
 
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Zelenskyy condemns Russian strikes on St. Nicholas Day, cites heavy toll

He also highlighted the events that unfolded on St. Nicholas Day, underscoring the need for strength

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Updated On : 07 Dec 2024 | 7:42 AM IST

Explainer: Biden allows Ukraine to use US weapons deeper inside Russia

Since the first year of the war, Ukrainian leaders have lobbied Western allies to allow them to use advanced weapons to strike key targets inside Russia

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Updated On : 19 Nov 2024 | 7:45 AM IST

No plans to talk with Putin: Starmer as he reaffirms support for Ukraine

Starmer said allies have to double down now to support Ukraine for as long as it takes

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Updated On : 18 Nov 2024 | 7:34 AM IST

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says Donald Trump could end war with Russia sooner

The Ukrainian leader shared his belief that the conflict could end sooner under Trump's leadership

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Updated On : 16 Nov 2024 | 10:13 AM IST

Trump put Elon Musk on phone with Zelenskyy during congratulatory call

Trump seemingly handed his phone over to Musk, the person said, and the Ukrainian president thanked the SpaceX owner for assisting his country

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Updated On : 09 Nov 2024 | 7:35 AM IST

China's silence striking, says Zelenskyy on deployment of N Korean troops

Zelenskyy strongly condemned Russia's decision to involve North Korean troops in the ongoing war against Ukraine

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Updated On : 01 Nov 2024 | 6:57 AM IST

'Ukraine plus Northern Europe' co-operation format gaining speed: Zelenskyy

Sweden and Finland joined the alliance earlier this year, with Stockholm saying that Russia is the main international security threat to Sweden

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Updated On : 28 Oct 2024 | 10:03 AM IST

Russia fired over 1,100 guided aerial bombs in past week, says Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President further said that the administration is working to thwart the enemy's advances and ensure the protection of its citizens

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Updated On : 28 Oct 2024 | 7:09 AM IST

West's failure in Ukraine: Selling out Kyiv would be a shameful betrayal

Fewer American weapons are available for shipment to Kyiv, and the eyes of Western governments are focused overwhelmingly on Israel and Iran

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Updated On : 20 Oct 2024 | 12:43 PM IST

Ukraine's 'victory plan' receives mixed reactions from Western allies

The victory plan that Zelenskyy outlined at home and abroad includes a formal invitation for Ukraine to join Nato

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Updated On : 20 Oct 2024 | 6:37 AM IST

Zelenskyy says 10K North Koreans could join Russian forces in Ukraine

Ukrainian leader's comments raised the stakes for his Western allies as he met in Brussels with European Union leaders

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Updated On : 18 Oct 2024 | 8:24 AM IST

President Zelenskyy heads to EU, Nato to seek backing for 'victory plan'

Zelenskyy will address EU leaders at their summit in Brussels before shuttling across town to meet with Nato defence ministers

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Updated On : 17 Oct 2024 | 2:07 PM IST

Ukraine's rocky past with Poland is haunting Zelenskyy amid escalating war

The rift coincides with mounting war fatigue among Kyiv's Western allies, with Russian troops making grinding advances in the country's east

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Updated On : 13 Oct 2024 | 1:44 PM IST

Zelenskyy to meet UK, Nato leaders as he seeks support for peace plan

Ukraine's leader last visited London in July, soon after Starmer's Labour Party government was elected, when he addressed a meeting of the British Cabinet

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Updated On : 10 Oct 2024 | 2:52 PM IST

Navigating US presidential politics, Zelenskyy met Trump and Harris

But Zelenskyy found himself briefly mired in domestic politics before meeting with Trump in New York

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Updated On : 01 Oct 2024 | 10:23 AM IST

Calls for Ukraine to cede territory to Russia 'unacceptable': Kamala Harris

Zelenskyy is in Washington to bolster US assistance for his country's defence

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Updated On : 27 Sep 2024 | 7:19 AM IST

Zelenskyy discusses Ukraine's 'Victory Plan' with US President Biden

During the meeting, Zelenskyy expressed his gratitude for the support of the United States

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Updated On : 27 Sep 2024 | 6:58 AM IST

Zelenskyy meets Biden at UNGA, to discuss Ukraine's 'Plan of Victory' today

During the meeting, Zelenskyy also expressed his gratitude for the US's support in Ukraine's defence efforts

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Updated On : 26 Sep 2024 | 6:59 AM IST

Zelenskyy's victory plan sets Ukraine's terms in war against Russia

US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield, reportedly briefed on the plan, said it can work but many privately question how

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Updated On : 25 Sep 2024 | 11:54 AM IST

'Already invited India': Zelenskyy on 2nd summit to end Ukraine conflict

The Ukrainian president said this process will lead us to peace, to a just peace, a real peace, a peace that will last

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Updated On : 25 Sep 2024 | 9:49 AM IST