Volodymyr Zelenskyi

Volodymyr Zelenskyi

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Volodymyr Zelenskyi is the current President of Ukraine, having taken office in May 2019. A former comedian and television producer, he rose to prominence with his role in the television series 'Servant of the People,' where he portrayed a high school teacher who unexpectedly becomes president. Zelenskyi's tenure has been marked by significant challenges, including the ongoing war with Russia, which escalated in 2022. He has been a vocal advocate for Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity, garnering international support for his country's defense efforts. Zelenskyi's leadership during the conflict has earned him global recognition as a symbol of resistance against aggression, and he continues to seek diplomatic solutions to achieve peace.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi warned earlier about the dwindling missile stocks of the country's Patriot air defense system.

Ukrainan kannattaa valmistautua Venäjän voimistuvaan maahyökkäykseen, asiantuntija varoittaa
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2026-08-06
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Volodymyr Zelenskyi reported on the strikes against oil refineries in Russia.

Ukraina iski kahteen öljynjalostamoon Venäjällä
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2026-08-06
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Myhailo Jevrajev

President Volodymyr Zelenskyi ordered the newly appointed chief of the Ukrainian armed forces to expand strikes deep into Russia.

FT: USA ja Ranska auttavat Ukrainaa löytämään drooneille reittejä syvälle Venäjälle
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2026-07-30
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Zelenskyi warned about a planned massive attack by Russia and emphasized Ukraine's need for air defense missiles.

Kiovassa räjähdyksiä, Venäjä iskee ballistisilla ohjuksilla
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2026-07-30
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Vitali Klytsko
Vitali Klytsko

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House.

Zelenskyi tapasi Washingtonissa Donald Trumpin ja Alexander Stubbin
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2026-07-28
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Volodymyr Zelenskyi is the President of Ukraine who approved the initiative to name a special unit of the Ukrainian army after UPA heroes.

Puola ei unohda mitään, ja sitä suomalaisten on vaikea ymmärtää, sanoo kokenut diplomaatti
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2026-07-28
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Paivi Laine
Paivi Laine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi is meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump amid discussions of a potential ceasefire proposal.

Zelenskyi tapaa Trumpin uuden mahdollisen tulitaukovirityksen keskellä
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2026-07-27
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi continued the upheaval of high-ranking officials by dismissing the commander of the armed forces, Oleksandr Syrsky.

Kritiikki Zelenskyiä kohtaan yltyy: vaihtoi ministereitä ”savuverhona”
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2026-07-22
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi announced the dismissal of Prime Minister Julija Svyrydenko.

Zelenskyi ilmoitti pääministerin erosta ja muutoksista lainvalvontaviranomaisten johdossa
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2026-07-12
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Julija Svyrydenko
Julija Svyrydenko

Volodymyr Zelenskyi is the President of Ukraine who warned about potential massive attacks from Russia.

Venäjä iskee taas Kiovaan, kerrostalo osin romahtanut
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2026-07-06
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi hopes that Ukraine can progress rapidly in EU membership negotiations.

Zelenskyi suututti puolalaiset tavalla, joka uhkaa jo maan EU-haaveita
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2026-07-01
6.0

Volodymyr Zelenskyi warned that Russia is preparing a significant strike against Ukraine.

Hotelli tulessa Kiovan keskustassa | HS.fi
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2026-07-01
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Vitali Klytsko
Vitali Klytsko

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi warned again that intelligence indicates Russia is planning another massive strike on Ukraine.

Kiova valtavan ilmaiskun kohteena | HS.fi
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2026-06-02
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Vitali Klytsko
Vitali Klytsko

Volodymyr Zelenskyi threatened Orbán, saying that if he continues to block the EU support package for Ukraine, they would give his address to the armed forces.

Unkari pidätti ukrainalaisia pankin työntekijöitä – Vuosien jännitteet maiden välillä kiristyvät
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2026-03-06
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Zelenskyi is the President of Ukraine advocating for EU membership.

Käsissämme on valtava ongelma: Zelenskyi vaatii mahdottomia
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2026-03-02
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi stated that trilateral negotiations are likely to continue in Abu Dhabi in early March.

Neuvottelut Iranin ja Ukrainan tulevaisuudesta eivät ratkenneet Genevessä
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2026-02-27
7.0

Volodymyr Zelenskyi stated that Russia has destroyed the oil pipeline and questioned the logic of repairing it.

Putin on epäonnistunut täydellisesti, Stubb paalutti
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2026-02-24
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi was present in Kyiv on the anniversary of the war in Ukraine.

Stubb muutti tarkoituksella puhetapaansa Ukrainasta, sanoo tutkija
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2026-02-24
8.0

Volodymyr Zelenskyi has previously mentioned Miami or Abu Dhabi as potential locations for negotiations.

Kreml: Rauhanneuvottelut siirtyvät Eurooppaan | HS.fi
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2026-02-13
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi announced a 20-point peace plan on Christmas Eve.

Bloombergin lähde: Venäjä haluaa isoja muutoksia rauhansuunnitelmaan
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2025-12-25
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Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi announced a 20-point peace plan on Christmas Eve.

Zelenskyi julkisti 20 kohdan uuden rauhansuunnitelman
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2025-12-24
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Volodymyr Zelenskyi is the President of Ukraine involved in peace negotiations.

Rauhanneuvottelut ovat tympeää väsytystaistelua ja poliittista teatteria
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2025-12-22
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Volodymyr Zelenskyi stated that Ukraine will not accept Donetsk as part of Russia either legally or as a fact.

Alueluovutukset yhä auki – tässä Ukraina-neuvottelujen tilanne tiivistettynä
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2025-12-16
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Alexander Stubb
Alexander Stubb

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi stated that territorial issues have been painful points in the negotiations.

Zelenskyi: alueluovutukset turvatakuut yhä kivuliaimpia kysymyksiä
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2025-12-15
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Volodymyr Zelenskyi is the President of Ukraine who confirmed the continuation of negotiations.

Neuvottelut rauhan edistämiseksi Ukrainaan jatkuvat tänään
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2025-12-15
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi participated in negotiations regarding peace in Ukraine.

Zelenskyi neuvotteli Witkoffin ja Kushnerin kanssa yli 5 tuntia
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2025-12-14
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Volodymyr Zelenskyi plans to be in Berlin to meet with leaders.

Johtajat keskustelevat Ukrainasta Berliinissä lähipäivinä
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2025-12-13
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi mentioned that the United States proposed a compromise regarding the Donbas region.

Mustaapekkaa ei saa jättää Ukrainan käteen
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2025-12-13
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Donald Trump
Donald Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi presented a new 20-point plan to the United States for ending the war.

Zelenskyi: Myös Venäjän vetäydyttävä Donetskin alueella
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2025-12-11
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