Zelenskyy

Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelenskyy is a Ukrainian politician and the sixth president of Ukraine, in office since 2019. Before entering politics, he worked as an actor, comedian, director, producer and screenwriter. Zelenskyy won the second round of the 2019 presidential election with 73.22% of the vote, defeating Petro Poroshenko.
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Zelenskyy says Russia has rejected dozens of Ukrainian proposals to end war in 2026 alone
FT: Zelenskyy considering replacing commander-in-chief and still trying to persuade former PM to become ambassador to US
Zelenskyy meets corps commanders for second day in a row
Zelenskyy meets corps commanders for second day in a row
Zelenskyy: warehouses attacked in Russia supplied components for drone production
Zelenskyy appoints Flash Beskrestnov as defence tech development adviser
Zelenskyy appoints "Flash" Beskrestnov as defence tech development adviser
Zelenskyy says Ukraine will open archives of Security Service and intelligence on Volyn tragedy events
Zelenskyy says Ukraine will open archives of Security Service and intelligence on Volyn tragedy events
Zelenskyy receives battlefield updates from commanders after Fedorov's dismissal
Zelenskyy proposes candidate for security council secretary, decree being drafted
Zelenskyy proposes candidate for security council secretary, decree being drafted
Zelenskyy meets with new PM, says heating season preparation a critical priority
Ukraine's Security Service destroys Tu-95 bomber at Russia's Engels – Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy backs new acting defence minister because of long-range operations experience and makes no mention of protests in evening address
Zelenskyy's former top aide Yermak met with Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi after defence minister’s dismissal – UP sources
Zelenskyy tasks acting head of Security Service with leading Defence Ministry
Zelenskyy says he is listening to protesters' demands and hasn't made final decision yet
Zelenskyy says he is listening to protesters' demands and hasn't made final decision yet
Zelenskyy explains why he decided to replace Fedorov: there are problems and no unity
Zelenskyy believes his defence minister nominee could sort out mobilisation issues, but is still weighing up decision
Zelenskyy believes his defence minister nominee could sort out mobilisation issues, but is still weighing up decision
Zelenskyy could no longer tolerate ongoing conflict between Defence Minister Fedorov and Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi – UP sources
The resignation of the year and appointment of a new Cabinet: why Zelenskyy is removing Fedorov from the Defence Ministry
The resignation of the year and appointment of a new Cabinet: why Zelenskyy is removing Fedorov from the Defence Ministry
Zelenskyy submits Serhii Koretskyi's nomination for prime minister to parliament
Zelenskyy submits Serhii Koretskyi's nomination for prime minister to parliament
Zelenskyy's reshuffle will include appointment of new defence minister – UP sources
Zelenskyy's reshuffle will include appointment of new defence minister – UP sources
Zelenskyy says Putin may increase mobilisation after Russia's elections
Zelenskyy says Naftogaz CEO is most qualified candidate for prime minister
Zelenskyy to meet Ukrainian military leadership and defence minister on 15 July
Zelenskyy to meet Ukrainian military leadership and defence minister on 15 July
Zelenskyy awards Order of Europe to von der Leyen, saying it cannot be revoked
Zelenskyy awards Order of Europe to von der Leyen, saying it cannot be revoked
Zelenskyy awards Hero of Ukraine title to Khartiia Corps commander Obolienskyi
Zelenskyy awards Hero of Ukraine title to Khartiia Corps commander Obolienskyi
New Cabinet to be formed by tonight: who is being appointed? – UP sources
New Cabinet to be formed by tonight: who is being appointed? – UP sources