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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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Feb 18, 2025

Unfortunately, President Trump, whom I have great respect for him as a leader of a nation that we have great respect for, the American people who always support us, unfortunately lives in this disinformation space.

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Feb 18, 2025

It’s all-important that security guarantees remain on the table—and that they work for Ukraine, for real and lasting peace.

nbcnews.com
Feb 18, 2025

Unfortunately, President Trump, with all due respect… is living in this disinformation space.

cbsnews.com
Feb 17, 2025

Today, Europe, NATO countries and the United States could give Ukraine hope, strong security guarantees, hope that Ukraine will become a NATO member.

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Feb 17, 2025

I didn't let the ministers sign a relevant agreement because in my view it is not ready to protect us, our interest.

newsweek.com
Feb 17, 2025

Ukraine regards any negotiations about Ukraine without Ukraine as having no results.

newsweek.com
Feb 17, 2025

This is the war in Ukraine, against us, and it’s our human losses.

nbcnews.com
Feb 17, 2025

It is critical that any negotiations to end the war are not happening behind the backs of the key parties affected by the Russian aggression.

newsweek.com
Feb 17, 2025

we can't rule out that America might say 'no' to Europe on issues that might threaten it.

newsweek.com
Feb 17, 2025

we don’t want anyone making decisions behind our backs and I think this is fair.

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Feb 17, 2025

Ukraine and Europe—meaning the European Union, Turkey, and Britain—must be included in the talks and the development of necessary security guarantees that affect the fate of our part of the world, together with America.

newsweek.com
Feb 17, 2025

Any country has bilateral relations with other countries; please, discuss whatever you want, but you cannot make decisions without Ukraine on how to end the war in Ukraine, the terms, or other conditions.

nbcnews.com
Feb 17, 2025

I will never accept any decisions between the United States and Russia about Ukraine, never.

nbcnews.com
Feb 17, 2025

Ukraine will not take part in the talks in Saudi Arabia. Ukraine did not know anything about them.

democracynow.org
Feb 16, 2025

Ukraine regards any talks about Ukraine without Ukraine as such that have no result, and we cannot recognise... agreements about us without us.

bbc.com
Feb 16, 2025

I would never accept any decisions between the United States and Russia about Ukraine.

nbcnews.com
Feb 16, 2025

The question is not what Ukraine can give, but what can Ukraine get?

cnn.com
Feb 16, 2025

I didn’t let the ministers sign a relevant agreement because in my view it is not ready to protect us, our interest.

nbcnews.com
Feb 16, 2025

Ukraine would have a low chance to survive without support of the United States.

nbcnews.com
Feb 16, 2025

Ukraine will never accept deals made behind our backs.

msnbc.com
Feb 16, 2025

If the U.S. left NATO, the risk that Russia will occupy Europe, is 100 percent.

newsweek.com
Feb 15, 2025

But I think he’s really a little bit scared about President Trump, and I think the president has this chance and he’s strong, and I think that really he can push Putin to peace negotiations.

nbcnews.com
Feb 15, 2025

Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine.

cbsnews.com
Feb 15, 2025

I will never accept any decisions between the United States and Russia about Ukraine, never.

nbcnews.com
Feb 15, 2025

As an independent country we simply cannot accept any agreements without us. And I articulate this very clearly to our partners. We will not accept any bilateral negotiations on Ukraine without us.

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