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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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Volodymyr Zelensky was born on January
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Zelenskyy hit by major scandal as ex-biz partner accused of $100 mn graft

The case involves Timur Mindich, Zelenskyy's longtime associate and co-owner of his former entertainment company, Kvartal 95

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Updated On : 13 Nov 2025 | 11:48 AM IST

India 'mostly' with Kyiv in conflict with Russia: Ukraine prez Zelenskyy

Expressing cautious optimism, Zelenskyy acknowledged New Delhi's position on energy-related complexities, an issue which has been consistently raised by the US President Donald Trump

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Updated On : 24 Sep 2025 | 12:51 PM IST

Trump, Zelenskyy meet at UN as Ukraine presses for US help against Russia

Trump said the war in Ukraine was making Russia look bad because it was supposed to be a quick little skirmish

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Updated On : 24 Sep 2025 | 6:42 AM IST

US rules out putting troops in Ukraine on ground; may give air support

Trump's remark comes a day after he pledged security guarantees to Ukraine at the White House during a meeting with Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy and seven European leaders

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Updated On : 20 Aug 2025 | 1:03 PM IST

Trump meets Zelenskyy, European leaders at White House: What they said

Trump met Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House to discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict; leaders stressed ceasefire, unity, and security guarantees

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Updated On : 19 Aug 2025 | 9:39 AM IST

Putin has agreed to talk with Zelenskyy, says Nato chief; Kremlin denies

Mark Rutte shared details of a phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, which took place during the former's meeting with top European officials

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Updated On : 19 Aug 2025 | 8:30 AM IST

Ahead of Alaska summit, Trump says Putin, Zelensky will make peace

Referring to the Russia-Ukraine conflict as 'Biden's war,' Trump said, It would have never happened if I were president

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Updated On : 15 Aug 2025 | 7:06 AM IST

Trump questions Putin's stance ahead of Alaska summit on Ukraine war

Donald Trump will meet Vladimir Putin in Alaska for the first time in six years, aiming to assess the Russian leader's position on the Ukraine war and prospects for a ceasefire

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Updated On : 14 Aug 2025 | 9:42 AM IST

No unilateral peace deal in Alaska: Zelenskyy, European leaders urge Trump

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz convened a virtual summit with Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and several European leaders

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Updated On : 14 Aug 2025 | 6:22 AM IST

Zelenskyy to visit Berlin for meetings ahead of Trump-Putin summit

Zelenskyy is due to meet with European leaders first, to prepare for a virtual call with US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance about an hour later

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Updated On : 13 Aug 2025 | 1:06 PM IST

Trump's meeting with Putin 'listening exercise for President': White House

Donald Trump will be meeting Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, where the two leaders will hold a one-on-one conversation regarding the Russia-Ukraine war

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Updated On : 13 Aug 2025 | 10:15 AM IST

Will not allow Ukraine's 2nd partition: Zelenskyy ahead of Trump-Putin meet

The Ukrainian leader accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of attempting to 'legalise' occupied territories in exchange for halting the fighting

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Updated On : 10 Aug 2025 | 6:36 AM IST

Trump to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine in major shift on arms policy

In a major policy shift, Trump approves Patriot missile aid to Ukraine after earlier freeze; Zelenskyy says talks with Trump were positive as Russian strikes intensify across Ukrainian cities

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Updated On : 14 Jul 2025 | 10:47 PM IST

US to send more weapons to Ukraine, says Trump days after announcing pause

The Pentagon had earlier suspended deliveries of certain air-defence missiles and artillery shells to Ukraine, following concerns over the dwindling US stockpile

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Updated On : 08 Jul 2025 | 10:08 AM IST

Trump, disappointed by call with Putin, to speak with Zelenskyy on Friday

US efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine have stalled, with Trump facing increasing pressure, including from Republicans, to push Putin to engage in serious negotiations

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Updated On : 04 Jul 2025 | 11:12 AM IST

Zelenskyy meets Trump at Nato; discusses air defence, drone cooperation

Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump was their first meeting face-to-face since April, when they met at St Peter's Basilica during Pope Francis' funeral

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Updated On : 26 Jun 2025 | 9:45 AM IST

Brilliant operation carried out, Russia suffered major losses: Zelenskyy

In his address to the nation, Zelenskyy thanked Ukraine's Security Service and all those involved in the operation and mentioned that 117 drones were used in the operation

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Updated On : 02 Jun 2025 | 7:17 AM IST

Trump says Putin has 'gone crazy', hints at sanctions after Kyiv attack

US President Donald Trump condemned Russia's deadly missile-and-drone attack on Kyiv, calling Vladimir Putin 'crazy' and signalling possible new sanctions over the strike

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Updated On : 26 May 2025 | 8:01 AM IST

Meloni says Pope Leo willing to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Vatican

Giorgia Meloni's statement comes after Trump's call with Putin and amid renewed diplomatic push involving the Vatican, EU leaders, and threats of fresh sanctions from the US and UK

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Updated On : 21 May 2025 | 4:25 PM IST

JD Vance meets Zelenskyy in Rome to discuss Ukraine-Russia peace talks

The focus of the meeting was on the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with discussions centred on their shared objective of halting the bloodshed in Ukraine

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Updated On : 19 May 2025 | 7:09 AM IST