Political Quotes

Volodymyr Zelenskyy

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy is the President of Ukraine, having taken office in May 2019. A former comedian and television producer, he gained prominence through his role in the television series 'Servant of the People,' where he played a schoolteacher who unexpectedly becomes president. Zelenskyy ran for office as a political outsider, campaigning on anti-corruption and reform agendas. His leadership has been particularly noted during the ongoing conflict with Russia, where he has sought to rally international support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Quotes by year · 2021–20261,439 total · peak 2026 (515)
2021: 4 quotes2022: 350 quotes2023: 40 quotes2024: 26 quotes2025: 504 quotes2026: 515 quotes
May 30, 2025

We share the view that this meeting cannot and should not be empty.

cnn.com
May 30, 2025

For a meeting to be meaningful, its agenda must be clear, and the negotiations must be properly prepared.

cnn.com
May 25, 2025

Only a sense of complete impunity can allow Russia to carry out such attacks and continually escalate their scale.

cbsnews.com
May 24, 2025

Without truly strong pressure on the Russian leadership, this brutality cannot be stopped. Sanctions will certainly help.

cbsnews.com
May 24, 2025

These were deliberate strikes on ordinary cities.

cbsnews.com
May 24, 2025

303 Ukrainian defenders are home.

cbsnews.com
May 24, 2025

The silence of America, the silence of others in the world only encourages Putin.

nbcnews.com
May 20, 2025

Russia fears American involvement.

nbcnews.com
May 20, 2025

Important that America continues to be involved in the peace process.

nbcnews.com
May 19, 2025

The negotiation process must involve both American and European representatives at the appropriate level

msnbc.com
May 18, 2025

If the Russians are not ready to stop the killings, there must be stronger sanctions.

nbcnews.com
May 18, 2025

I reaffirmed to President Trump that Ukraine is ready for a full and unconditional ceasefire.

nbcnews.com
May 18, 2025

The only one who benefits from that is Putin.

cbsnews.com
May 18, 2025

There must be stronger sanctions.

cbsnews.com
May 17, 2025

We discussed the talks in Istanbul, where the Russians sent a low-level delegation that had no decision-making authority.

nbcnews.com
May 17, 2025

Pressure on Russia must continue until it is ready to stop the war.

nbcnews.com
May 17, 2025

The authority and voice of the Holy See can play an important role in bringing this war to an end.

cbsnews.com
May 17, 2025

Pressure is needed against Russia until they are eager to stop the war.

cbsnews.com
May 17, 2025

I confirmed Ukraine’s readiness for genuine diplomacy and stressed the importance of a complete and unconditional ceasefire as soon as possible.

cnn.com
May 17, 2025

I am ready to accept the proposal for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire.

bbc.co.uk
May 16, 2025

Ukraine has long proposed this - a full and unconditional ceasefire in order to save lives.

cbsnews.com
May 16, 2025

Pressure on Russia must be maintained until Russia is ready to end the war.

nbcnews.com
May 16, 2025

Ukraine has long proposed this — a full and unconditional ceasefire in order to save lives.

nbcnews.com
May 15, 2025

There should be a strong reaction.

cbsnews.com

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