Zelenskyy’s unlikely journey, from comedy to wartime leader
Feb 26, 2022 · WARSAW, Poland (AP) — When Volodymyr Zelenskyy was growing up in southeastern Ukraine, his Jewish family spoke Russian and his father once forbade the younger Zelenskyy from going abroad to study in Israel.
100 speeches in 100 days of war: Zelenskyy rallies Ukraine
Jun 4, 2022 · When Russia invaded Ukraine, no one knew how Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy would respond. The 44-year-old who had catapulted himself from the world of entertainment into his nation's presidency now faced an invasion by Russia’s giant army.
Zelenskyy delivers upbeat message to US lawmakers on war …
Sep 22, 2023 · WASHINGTON (AP) — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy worked to shore up U.S. support for Ukraine on a whirlwind visit to Washington on Thursday, delivering an upbeat message on the war’s progress while facing new questions about the flow of American dollars that for 19 months have helped keep his troops in the fight against Russian forces. The Ukrainian leader received a far quieter reception ...
Zelenskyy, Macron discuss Western troop deployment in Ukraine …
Jan 14, 2025 · Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he has held further discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron about the possibility of Western troops deploying in Ukraine to safeguard any peace deal ending the nearly three-year war with Russia.
Zelenskyy calls liberation of Kherson ‘beginning of the end’
Nov 14, 2022 · Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made a triumphant visit to the newly liberated city of Kherson.
Zelenskyy warns of an "artificial deficit" of weapons after …
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned allies that an “artificial deficit” of weapons for his country risks giving Russia breathing space.
Zelenskyy and Austin use their final meeting to press Trump to …
Jan 10, 2025 · Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin used their final meeting in Germany to press the incoming Trump administration not to give up on Kyiv’s fight.
Ukraine says it foiled Russian plot to assassinate Zelenskyy | AP News
May 7, 2024 · Ukrainian counterintelligence investigators say they have foiled a Russian plot to assassinate President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other top military and political figures.
Zelenskyy says the world cannot wait until the US election in …
Jul 10, 2024 · Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the world must not wait for November to drive back Russia’s offensive against his country.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy city-hops across Europe, promoting 'victory …
Oct 11, 2024 · Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been city-hopping across Europe to promote a “victory plan” that he said “aims to create the right conditions for a just end to the war” against Russia.