Volodymyr Zelensky
The latest on Volodymyr Zelensky. Elected as president of Ukraine in 2019, Zelensky (also spelled as Zelenskyy) previously was a popular actor and comedian. Prior to his election, Zelensky was a political outsider but quickly gained support after announcing his candidacy in 2018. He defeated former Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko with 73.2 percent of the vote. Born January 25, 1978, Zelensky received a law degree from Kyiv National Economic University before starting his career as a performer.
'Panic' in Crimea will grow, Zelensky adviser says
Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak said Russia is reeling from strikes in Crimea.
Volodymyr Zelensky couldn't have prevented Russia's unprovokediInvasion
A recent essay titled "The Tragedy of Volodymyr Zelensky" raises serious questions about the Ukraine president and his war with Russia.
Ukraine suffers four diplomatic nightmares in one week
Accusations about the sabotage of Nord Stream and a spat with Poland have added to Volodymyr Zelensky's diplomatic problems.
Russia may have just given Ukraine terms for ending war
Russia's foreign minister hinted that Moscow may end the war in Ukraine if Kyiv agrees to a major condition.
How a Nazi veteran ended up In Canada's parliament
Calls are growing for Anthony Rota, the speaker of Canada's House of Commons, to resign after calling Yaroslav Hunka a hero.
'Positive indicators' visible in Ukrainian counteroffensive
The Ukrainians are fighting "to maintain the initiative so as to prevent the Russians from regrouping and fortifying their defensive positions yet again."
Ukraine war map shows Zelensky gains as Putin allegedly delivers ultimatum
The Kremlin Secrets Telegram channel suggested that a replacement is being lined up for Sergei Shoigu in the form of Colonel General Mikhail Teplinsky.
Who is Yaroslav Hunka? Ukrainian With Nazi past honored in Canada
Yaroslav Hunka, a Ukrainian who is accused of serving in a Nazi unit during World War Two, was praised at a parliamentary meeting in Canada.
Ukraine needs full ATACM capabilities: Ret. US general
The White House has not confirmed an NBC report that President Joe Biden had promised Kyiv would get the long-range missiles.
Poland issues warning to Zelensky after UN comments
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki hit back at the Ukrainian president's veiled criticism of Warsaw's military support.
New evidence undermines key case in Ukraine's anti-corruption drive
As the case against former Naftogaz CEO Andriy Kobolyev moves closer to trial, evidence has emerged that appears to undermine the prosecution's allegations.
Zelensky hails US-Ukraine missile plan
"We are preparing to create a new defense ecosystem with the United States," the Ukrainian president said after his visit to Washington this week.
Zelensky reveals 5 "important results" of Biden meeting
The Ukrainian president on Thursday met with Biden in Washington, D.C., for the second time since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine faces double dose of bad news from top NATO allies
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is facing resistance for war support from two of his closest allies.
What can Zelensky say in DC to win over Republicans opposing his cause?
House Foreign Relations Committee Chair Michael McCaul told Newsweek what he thinks Zelensky could say to sway Republicans hesitant to offer funds.
Here's What Would Happen If We Stopped Supporting Ukraine
Let's be clear, Ukraine needs not only weapons, but it also needs economic assistance to keep the government functioning.
Zelensky's Washington visit comes amid growing GOP divide on Ukraine aid
"There's no question that that Cold War consensus [on Russia] is a thing of the past," Russia expert Michael David-Fox tells Newsweek.
Ukraine makes rare admission about Putin's Black Sea Fleet
Ukraine claimed success in a Wednesday morning attack on the Black Sea Fleet's command post in Crimea.
Zelensky prods Trump for details of Ukraine peace plan
The former president said he could find a "fair deal" between Ukraine and Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky encouraged him to release the plan.
How Volodymyr Zelensky used Sean Penn's star power to win U.S. support
The Oscar-winning actor was in Kyiv when Russia invaded its neighbor and even got an interview with the Ukrainian president for his documentary "Superpower."
Ukraine Is a Fledgeling United States. To Abandon It Is to Betray Ourselves
Our support for this war just may be the last test of our metal. If we fail Ukraine, we fail ourselves.
Zelensky courts nonaligned nations at UN General Assembly
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is seeking to convince more countries that are neutral on the war in Ukraine to back Kyiv over Russia.
Ukraine counteroffensive map as Kyiv advances in Bakhmut, Zaporizhia
Kyiv has announced the recapture of the village of Klishchiivka, near the city of Bakhmut, only days after liberating the nearby village of Andriivka.
Combat footage shows entrenched Russian soldier hold off dozen Ukrainians
The Readovka Telegram channel posted video of a heavily outnumbered Russian soldier whose conduct was described as "worthy of a film adaptation."
Ukrainian soldiers embrace flag in recaptured town near Bakhmut
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared on Sunday that his military took control of Klishchiivka, a town near Bakhmut.
Russia moves ships from Black Sea following strikes: Ukraine official
A spokesperson for Ukraine's Navy said Russia has moved three landing ships from the Black Sea to another location.
Video shows Russian military opening fire on own troops: Ukraine
Russian forces reportedly ordering an artillery strike on its own troops after they surrendered to Ukraine.
How Ukraine could take Crimea back from Russia
As attacks increase on the Crimean peninsula, Ukraine may be edging closer to a full-scale attempt to reclaim the region.
Russian military kills dozens of its own troops in strike gone wrong
Russian and Ukrainian sources reported Russia's military mistakenly ordered an artillery strike on its men, killing or wounding at least 60.
Ukraine's Crimea operation is going to plan
Kyiv has been strangling supply lines in annexed Crimea with the goal of making the peninsula untenable for occupying Russians.
