Volodymyr Zelenskyy
The Public Record
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.
For a meeting to be meaningful, its agenda must be clear, and the negotiations must be properly prepared.
Only a sense of complete impunity can allow Russia to carry out such attacks and continually escalate their scale.
Without truly strong pressure on the Russian leadership, this brutality cannot be stopped. Sanctions will certainly help.
The silence of America, the silence of others in the world only encourages Putin.
The negotiation process must involve both American and European representatives at the appropriate level
If the Russians are not ready to stop the killings, there must be stronger sanctions.
I reaffirmed to President Trump that Ukraine is ready for a full and unconditional ceasefire.
We discussed the talks in Istanbul, where the Russians sent a low-level delegation that had no decision-making authority.
The authority and voice of the Holy See can play an important role in bringing this war to an end.
I confirmed Ukraine’s readiness for genuine diplomacy and stressed the importance of a complete and unconditional ceasefire as soon as possible.
I am ready to accept the proposal for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire.
Ukraine has long proposed this - a full and unconditional ceasefire in order to save lives.
Ukraine has long proposed this — a full and unconditional ceasefire in order to save lives.





