Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelenskyy[a] (born 25 January 1978) is a Ukrainian politician and former entertainer who has served as the sixth president of Ukraine since 2019.

3 days ago · Zelensky was born to Jewish parents in the industrial metropolis of Kryvyy Rih in southern Ukraine. When he was a small child, his family relocated to Erdenet, Mongolia, for …

4 days ago · President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has presented the highest state awards to Ukrainian warriors and handed the Orders of the Golden Star to the families of fallen Heroes.

Mar 1, 2025 · Slava Ukraini, or Glory to Ukraine, has been his battle cry since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion on 24 February 2022. Much of the world rallied behind him - he received …

Aug 18, 2025 · April 21, 2019 - Zelensky is elected president, defeating incumbent Petro Poroshenko with 73.22% of the vote. May 20, 2019 - Sworn in as the 6th president of Ukraine. …

Aug 21, 2025 · President Vladimir V. Putin warned of an overwhelming response if the Trump administration arms Kyiv with powerful missiles it seeks. European leaders signed off on the …

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Zelensky, a former actor and comedian, rose to become Ukraine's leader in 2019. Since Russia's invasion in 2022, he has emerged as a defiant symbol of Ukrainian resistance. Follow …

Volodymyr Zelenskyy was elected President of Ukraine on April 21, 2019. On 20 May, 2019 sworn in as the 6 th President of Ukraine. January 25, 1978 - Born in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine. 2000 - …

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