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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.

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May 6, 2025

Ukraine cannot be responsible for what happens on the territory of the Russian Federation.

cnn.com
Apr 30, 2025

For over 50 days now, Russia has been ignoring the American proposal for a full and unconditional ceasefire.

cbsnews.com
Apr 30, 2025

at the very least… refrain from striking civilian infrastructure.

cbsnews.com
Apr 27, 2025

In practice, either Putin does not have full control over his army, or the situation proves that in Russia, they have no intention of making a genuine move toward ending the war, and are only interested in favorable PR coverage.

cbsnews.com
Apr 25, 2025

We discussed a lot one on one. Hoping for results on everything we covered. Protecting lives of our people. Full and unconditional ceasefire. Reliable and lasting peace that will prevent another war from breaking out.

cbsnews.com
Apr 25, 2025

Real pressure on Russia is needed so that they accept either the American proposal to cease fire and move towards peace, or our proposal — whichever one can truly work and ensure a reliable, immediate, and unconditional ceasefire, and then…

cbsnews.com
Apr 25, 2025

A very symbolic meeting that has the potential to become historic if we achieve common results.

nbcnews.com
Apr 25, 2025

I agree with President Trump that Ukraine does not have enough weapons to regain control of the Crimean peninsula by force of arms.

cnn.com
Apr 23, 2025

Russia continues to kill people and avoid tough pressure and accountability for this.

nbcnews.com
Apr 22, 2025

Emotions have run high today. But it is good that 5 countries met to bring peace closer.

nbcnews.com
Apr 22, 2025

We insist on an immediate, complete and unconditional ceasefire.

cbsnews.com
Apr 21, 2025

Ukraine was ready for any conversation about a ceasefire that would halt strikes on civilians.

nbcnews.com
Apr 21, 2025

This must be the starting point.

nbcnews.com
Apr 20, 2025

Ukraine maintains its proposal not to strike at the very least civilian targets. And we are expecting a clear response from Moscow.

usatoday.com
Apr 19, 2025

Either Putin does not have full control over his army, or the situation proves that in Russia, they have no intention of making a genuine move toward ending the war.

nbcnews.com
Apr 18, 2025

Shahed drones in our skies reveal Putin’s true attitude toward Easter and toward human life.

nbcnews.com
Apr 16, 2025

Every defense package for Ukraine from our partners, every form of support from the world for our resilience is literally about protecting lives.

cnn.com
Apr 14, 2025

Please, before any kind of decisions, any kind of forms of negotiations, come to see people, civilians, warriors, hospitals, churches, children destroyed or dead.

bbc.co.uk
Mar 28, 2025

They're dragging out the talks and trying to get the U.S. stuck in endless, pointless discussions about fake 'conditions' just to buy time and then try to grab more land.

abcnews.go.com
Mar 28, 2025

Russia is getting ready for new offensives against the Sumy, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia regions.

abcnews.go.com
Mar 28, 2025

Diplomacy can work, but it is backed up by steps that strengthen our soldiers and deprive the occupiers of resources for war.

abcnews.go.com
Mar 28, 2025

Russia is mocking the world's peacekeeping efforts -- dragging out the war and perpetrating this terror because it still feels no real pressure.

abcnews.go.com
Mar 22, 2025

But no matter what we say to our partners today, we need to get Putin to give a real order to stop the strikes.

nbcnews.com
Mar 19, 2025

Russia’s attacks on Ukraine, despite its propaganda statements, do not stop.

nbcnews.com

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