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Volodymyr Zelenskyy - President of Ukraine since 2019

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03.04.25
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Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelenskyy, born on January 25, 1978, in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, is a Ukrainian politician and former entertainer who has made a significant impact on Ukrainian and global politics. Rising from a career in comedy and entertainment, Zelenskyy became the sixth and current president of Ukraine in 2019. His presidency has been marked by his leadership during the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, anti-corruption efforts, and a commitment to national unity and international cooperation.
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Birth
January 25, 1978
Volodymyr Zelenskyy was born in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, to a Ukrainian Jewish family. He grew up as a native Russian speaker in a major city of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast in central Ukraine.
Graduation
2000
Zelenskyy graduated from the Kryvyi Rih Institute of Economics with a law degree, although he never practiced law and instead pursued a career in comedy and entertainment.
TV Series 'Servant of the People'
2015-2019
Zelenskyy starred in the popular TV series 'Servant of the People,' where he played a fictional Ukrainian president. This role significantly boosted his public profile and laid the groundwork for his future political career.
Presidential Candidacy Announcement
December 31, 2018
Zelenskyy announced his candidacy for the 2019 Ukrainian presidential election during the New Year's Eve address of then-president Petro Poroshenko on the TV channel 1+1. This move marked his official entry into politics.
Presidential Election Victory
April 21, 2019
Zelenskyy won the presidential election with a landslide victory, receiving 73.23% of the vote in the second round against incumbent Petro Poroshenko. This victory was the largest in the history of Ukrainian presidential elections.
Inauguration and Snap Elections
May 20, 2019
Zelenskyy was sworn in as president and dissolved the Verkhovna Rada (Supreme Council), leading to snap legislative elections on July 21, 2019. His party, Servant of the People, won an absolute majority in the parliament, marking a significant political milestone.
Full-Scale Russian Invasion of Ukraine
February 2022
Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which Zelenskyy has led the country through, remaining in Kyiv and declaring martial law. His leadership during this crisis has earned him global acclaim and recognition, including being named Time Person of the Year for 2022.
International Advocacy and War Efforts
2023
Zelenskyy continued to advocate for Ukraine internationally, visiting the International Criminal Court in The Hague and addressing the UN General Assembly. He has also been critical of countries supporting Russia and has called for increased support from NATO and other nations.
UN General Assembly Speech
September 19, 2023
In a speech to the UN General Assembly, Zelenskyy called on neutral countries to abandon their neutrality and support Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, emphasizing the need for global solidarity against Russian aggression.
Extended Term and Ongoing Conflict
2024 (ongoing)
Due to the ongoing Russian invasion and the imposition of martial law, Zelenskyy's term as president has been extended beyond its original end date in May 2024. He continues to lead Ukraine through the conflict, making key military and political decisions to ensure the country's defense and international support.

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