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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 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

Zelenskyy calls for unspecified global 'action' to force Russia into peace

Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the UN Security Council that Russian President Vladimir Putin is committing an international crime and has broken so many international rules that he won't stop on his own

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

Zelenskyy holds flurry of meetings at UN to shore up support for Ukraine

Zelenskiy also held talks with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Japan's energy aid to Kyiv

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Updated On : 24 Sep 2024 | 10:44 AM IST

PM Modi meets Ukrainian President; backs 'peaceful' resolution of conflict

Modi, who is in New York on the last leg of his three-day visit to the US, met Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the UN's landmark Summit of the Future on Monday

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Updated On : 24 Sep 2024 | 11:28 PM IST

President Zelenskyy travels to US with 'victory plan' at perilous moment

The Ukrainian leader has said he wants to present the plan to President Joe Biden and his two potential successors

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Updated On : 23 Sep 2024 | 11:22 AM IST

Biden to meet Zelenskyy next week, discuss war situation: White House

Ukrainian President expects to discuss the details of this plan and the US' support for Ukraine in its right to freedom

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Updated On : 20 Sep 2024 | 7:13 AM IST

Zelenskyy to meet Biden, Harris as Ukraine pushes US on long-range weapons

The Biden administration still is not convinced that it should give Ukraine the authority to launch long-range missiles deeper into Russia

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Updated On : 20 Sep 2024 | 7:05 AM IST

Zelenskyy meets military leaders in Germany as US announces aid to Ukraine

Zelenskyy said he would continue to press for the long-range strike capability

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Updated On : 06 Sep 2024 | 2:51 PM IST

Russian missiles kill at least 51, injured over 200 in central Ukraine

Expressing his heartfelt condolences, Zelenskyy said, "People were trapped under the rubble

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Updated On : 04 Sep 2024 | 8:20 AM IST

IAEA head to visit Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, meet Zelenskiy in Kyiv

Rafael Grossi, director of the IAEA nuclear watchdog, said he was on his way to plant to to continue assistance & help prevent a nuclear accident

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Updated On : 03 Sep 2024 | 7:12 AM IST

Zelenskyy seeks Western allies' help for missiles to safeguard Ukraine

Zelenskyy further emphasised Ukraine's top priority is to equip its defence forces with long-range capabilities to prevent Russia's terror attacks

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Updated On : 01 Sep 2024 | 8:11 AM IST

Air defence, infrastructure protection Ukraine's priorities: Zelenskyy

He added, We are also working with our partners on front-line supplies--not just weapons and ammunition, but also strength with long-range impact

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Updated On : 29 Aug 2024 | 7:01 AM IST

Ukraine's incursion into Russia embarrasses Putin; how will it affect war?

The Russian military has thus far struggled to deal with the surprise attack, which has led tens of thousands of civilians to flee the region

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Updated On : 13 Aug 2024 | 7:14 AM IST

Threat of attacks, fear for families: How Ukrainians trained for Olympics

In the eyes of Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the athletes who are in Paris are already heroes and that is what he told them in a virtual address on Wednesday

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Updated On : 25 Jul 2024 | 11:33 AM IST