Volodymyr Zelenskyy

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At least 10 killed in Russian missile attacks on Ukranian cities

Russia launches 83 missiles at Ukraine in retaliation for bombing of bridge in Crimea.

Russia praises Musk peace proposal rejected by Ukraine

Tesla CEO's plan for ways to achieve peace in Ukraine soundly rejected by Zelenskyy and majority of Twitter users polled.

Zelenskyy:

'Russian referendums in occupied parts of Ukraine are a farce'

Ukrainian President stresses Ukraine would defend its people still living under occupation.

Zelenskyy:

'Israel provided us with nothing'

Ukrainian President says he is "shocked" that Israel did not provide his country with advanced weapons during war with Russia.

Watch: Zelenskyy lays out Ukraine's demands

The Ukrainian leader wants Russia to be 'punished' and security guaranteed for his country.

Zelenskyy to UN:

'We want just punishment for Russia's crime'

Ukrainian President proposes five-point plan to establish peace, rules out any other peace proposal.

Ukraine war:

Mass grave found in city recaptured from Russian forces

Zelenskyy says Ukrainian authorities found a mass burial site near the city of Izium.

Ukrainian President involved in car accident

Volodymyr Zelenskyy's spokesman said the President was involved in a traffic accident but is not seriously hurt.

Zelenskyy:

'We've already liberated 6,000 square kilometers of territory'

Ukrainian President: We've recaptured 6,000 square kilometers in counter-offensive this month, and we are moving further.

Zelenskyy:

'More than 30 settlements liberated in Kharkiv region'

Ukrainian President says troops have retaken more than 1,000 sq km of territory in the south and east from Russia in the past week.

"Good news"

Ukrainian troops recapture several towns in Kharkiv region

Ukrainian President says Ukrainian troops have recaptured several towns in the Kharkiv region from Russian forces.

First official phone call

Lapid to Ukrainian Pres. Zelenskyy: The fighting must end

PM Lapid congratulates Pres. Zelesnkyy on the occasion of Ukraine's Independence Day,

White House pushes for Ukraine to attend G-20 meeting

Move to have Zelenskyy attend November summit in response to news that Putin will be attending.

Wife of Ukraine's President:

'Israel's resilience is an inspiration for us'

Speaking to Israeli media, Olena Zelenska likens her country's experience to what Israel has endured for decades.

Is Western media embellishing Ukraine's 'battle for freedom?'

Some believe that the image of Ukraine's leadership being fed to the masses contradicts reality on the ground.

Zelenskyy reportedly strips 3 Jewish oligarchs of citizenship

In inexplicable move, Ukraine Pres. Zelenskyy strips three of his country's wealthiest Jews - all of them patriotic - of citizenship.

US to Ukraine:

'Appoint a new top prosecutor'

US urges Ukraine to pick a credible top prosecutor to replace one that was sacked by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Russian Foreign Minister:

'Our goal in Ukraine is to topple Zelenskyy'

Sergei Lavrov publicly states for the first time that Moscow’s goal in Ukraine is to topple the "unacceptable regime".

Zelenskyy:

'Even the occupiers admit we will win'

Ukrainian President says Ukraine will continue to do all it can to inflict as much damage on its enemy as possible.

Zelenskyy fires two law enforcement officials

Ukrainian President fires prosecutor general and security chief amid cases of suspected treason by Ukrainian law enforcement officials.

Zelenskyy fires ambassadors to Germany and several other nations

Ukrainian leader announces sacking of multiple ambassadors.

Zelenskyy:

Ukraine will not give up land in exchange for peace

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stresses that Ukraine will not give up any of its territory in exchange for end of Russian invasion.

Zelenskyy: Putin is ‘a terrorist’ leading a 'terrorist state'

Ukrainian leader slams Putin while urging the expulsion of Russia from the United Nations.

Watch: Zelenskyy threatens to 'find every Russian terrorist'

The Ukrainian leader issued a warning to Russia's 'terrorist' pilots after a bomb killed a number of civilians in the country's capital.

Zelensky singles out Israel for not imposing sanctions on Russia

Ukraine's president uses virtual address at Hebrew University to rip Israeli government for not joining Western powers in sanctions regime.

Watch: Ben Stiller meets Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

Actor Ben Stiller meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy while visiting Ukraine.

Zelenskyy warns:

'Russia will intensify hostile activity this week'

Ukrainian President warns Russia is likely to intensify its "hostile activity" as Kyiv awaits a decision on EU membership.

Boris Johnson travels to Kyiv to meet with Zelenskyy

British PM announces new training program for Ukrainian forces combating Russian military.

Leaders of Germany, France and Italy to visit Kyiv

Leaders of the European Union's three biggest countries expected to arrive in Kyiv and meet Zelenskyy.

Jake Tapper gave Zelenskyy matzah during Passover

Jake Tapper spent Passover this year in Ukraine - and offered matzah to the country's President.

Russia now controls 20% of Ukraine, says Zelensky

30,000 Russian soldiers killed since invasion began, Ukraine claims. 'We must defend ourselves against almost the entire Russian army.'

Zelenskyy visits Kharkiv, then fires security chief

Ukrainian President makes first trip to the war-torn east part of the country since Moscow's invasion started.

Zelenskyy:

'Russia carrying out genocide in Donbas region'

Ukrainian President warns that Russia's offensive in Donbas could end up leaving the region "uninhabited".

Zelenskyy to Kissinger: The world didn’t adapt to the Nazis

Ukrainian president responds to former US Secretary of State's argument Ukraine should give up claims to territory seized by Russia in 2014.

Volodymyr Zelensky among Jews on this year’s Time 100 list

Actress Mila Kunis, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, among Jews topping Time magazine's top 100 most influential people list.

Zelenskyy demands compensations for war losses

The Ukrainian leader proposed a deal in which countries doing business with Russia would freeze their assets to cover Ukrainian losses.

Zelenskyy to Cannes Festival:

'I’m sure that the dictator will lose'

Ukrainian President addresses opening night at the Cannes Film Festival: We continue fighting.

From Chmielnicki to Zelenskyy: Should Jews support Ukraine?

Despite the country's Jewish president, many are questioning how they should view the ongoing war with Russia.

Zelenskyy:

'Our music conquers Europe'

Ukrainian President hails his country’s victory in the Eurovision Song Contest.

Zelenskyy:

'Russia is following the concept of Goebbels'

Ukrainian President blasts Russian FM's remarks: They are using the same methodology as Goebbels.

Zelenskyy and Bennett discuss Lavrov's remarks

Ukrainian President speaks to PM in honor of Independence Day. The two also discuss Russian FM's controversial comments.

Report:

Ukraine's Zelenskyy sought advice from Netanyahu advisers

'Trustworthy sources' say Ukraine's Pres. Zelenskyy sought advice from sources close to former PM Netanyahu.

Zelenskyy responds to Lavrov:

'Moscow has forgotten all the lessons of WWII'

Ukrainian President responds to Russian Foreign Minister who caused an uproar after claiming that Nazi leader Adolf Hitler had Jewish blood.

Diplomatic Row:

Israel accuses Lavrov of antisemitism, summons Russian envoy

Lapid: Lavrov's comments were 'lowest form' of racism against Jews, the Jews didn't murder themselves in the Holocaust.

Ukraine:

Some 100 civilians evacuated from steel plant in Mariupol

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he hopes evacuation from besieged city could continue on Monday.

Russian Foreign Minister:

'Zelenskyy? I believe Hitler also had Jewish blood'

Russian Foreign Minister: The fact that Zelenskyy is Jewish does not deny the Nazi elements in Ukraine.

'Brazen attack': Kyiv bombarded during UN Sec General's visit

Ukraine's capital was shaken by large blasts as U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres was holding talks with President Zelenskyy.

Rabbi: Zelenskyy's parents didn't want to become famous

Zelenskyy’s Jewish parents have refused interviews. But their city’s rabbi is talking about them.

UN chief arrives in Ukraine, will meet Zelenskyy

Antonio Guterres: The sooner this war ends, the better -- for the sake of Ukraine, Russia, and the world.

Blinken and Austin meet Zelenskyy in Kyiv

US Secretary of State and Defense Secretary Lloyd arrive in Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian President.

World leaders congratulate Macron over election victory

US President Joe Biden to Macron: I look forward to our continued close cooperation.

Zelenskyy:

'Russia has launched an offensive in eastern Ukraine'

Ukrainian President says Russian forces have started "the battle of the Donbas".

Zelensky: World needs to be prepared for Russian nuclear attack

Ukrainian president says his country will defeat Russia - but warns world that Russia could potentially use nuclear or chemical weapons.

Zelenskyy asks Biden to designate Russia a terror sponsor

Ukrainian President made direct appeal to Biden for to designate Russia a state sponsor of terrorism, say officials.

Zelenskyy praises Biden:

'Calling things by their names is essential to stand up to evil'

Ukrainian President welcomes Biden's statement that Putin is committing genocide in Ukraine.

Zelenskyy warns:

'Russia could use chemical weapons in Ukraine'

Ukrainian President calls on West to impose strong sanctions on Russia to deter it from using chemical weapons.

Zelenskyy:

'The coming week is as crucial as any'

Ukrainian President says he expects Russian troops to "move to even larger operations in the east of our state" in the coming days.

Zelenskyy:

'Hesitation on Russia oil embargo is costing Ukrainian lives'

Ukrainian President calls for sanctions that are economically destructive enough for Russia to end its war against his country.

Ukraine War

'Very difficult to talk': Zelenskyy fights back tears

A visibly shaken Zelenskyy told reporters the war was bad for Russia, with savage acts of barbarity uncovered in liberated towns.