Wolodymyr Zelenskyy

Wolodymyr Zelenskyy

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Wolodymyr Zelenskyy is the current President of Ukraine, known for his background as a comedian and actor before his political career. Elected in 2019, he gained popularity for his anti-corruption stance and efforts to reform Ukraine's governance. His leadership has been particularly scrutinized amid ongoing tensions with Russia, especially after the annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the conflict in Eastern Ukraine. Recently, Zelenskyy's administration has faced challenges in navigating complex relationships with world powers, including the United States under Donald Trump, particularly concerning Ukraine's natural resources and diplomatic negotiations.

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Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Zelenskyy shared a photo on social media of a package being sent to Poland's President Karol Nawrocki containing the Order of the White Eagle that was once awarded to him.

Selenski verliert höchsten polnischen Orden
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-21
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Zelenskyy is involved in a dispute with Poland over the revocation of a prestigious award he received.

Ukraine News: Polen entzieht Selenskij höchsten Orden - Politik
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-06-19
5.0

Wolodymyr Zelenskyy expressed anger and disappointment towards European allies at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Wolodimir Selenskij auf der SIKO: „Können Sie sich Putin ohne Krieg vorstellen?“ - Politik
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-02-14
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Wolodymyr Zelenskyy stated that a document on US security guarantees is ready for signing.

Ukraine News - Trump: Putin hat einwöchige Angriffspause auf Kiew zugesagt - Politik
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-01-29
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Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Zelenskyy stated that a document on US security guarantees is ready for signing.

Ukraine News: Bericht: Ukrainischer Außenminister: Selenskij ist zu Treffen mit Putin bereit - Politik
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-01-28
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Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Zelenskyy announced further negotiations for this Saturday.

Witkoff: Weitere Ukraine-Gespräche nächste Woche in Abu Dhabi
Luxemburger Wort·LuxembourgLuxembourg· 2026-01-25
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Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Zelenskyy announced further negotiations for Saturday following the first direct talks between Ukrainians and Russians.

Während Verhandlungen: Russische Luftangriffe auf Kiew und Charkiw
Luxemburger Wort·LuxembourgLuxembourg· 2026-01-24
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Rustem Umjerov
Rustem Umjerov

Wolodymyr Zelenskyy is the President of Ukraine who addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos regarding the ongoing war with Russia.

Die Rede des Ukrainers in fünf Punkten
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-01-22
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Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Zelenskyy is attending the WEF for discussions with Donald Trump regarding a peace solution for Ukraine.

Trump und Selenski treffen sich
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-01-22
5.0

President Wolodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the crisis management of the city administration under Mayor Vitali Klitschko.

Ukraine News: Kiews Oberbefehlshaber kündigt neue Offensive an - Politik
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-01-19
5.0

President Wolodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the city's crisis management under Mayor Vitali Klitschko.

Ukraine News: Eiseskälte in Kiew: Klitschko spricht von schwerster Energiekrise - Politik
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-01-16
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President Wolodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the crisis management of the city administration under Mayor Vitali Klitschko.

Ukraine News: Selenskij kritisiert Klitschko wegen Notlage in Kiew scharf - Politik
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2026-01-15
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President Wolodymyr Zelenskyy warned the population about an impending Russian major attack based on intelligence information.

Russland setzt Frost als Waffe gegen die Ukraine ein
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-01-13
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Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Berlin for ceasefire discussions regarding the war with Russia.

Bilder des Tages: Der Weihnachtsmann auf dem Amazonas
Luxemburger Wort·LuxembourgLuxembourg· 2025-12-23
6.0

Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Zelenskyy thanked the EU for its financial support.

Eingefrorene russische Vermögen: EU-Staaten einigen sich auf Kompromiss zur Finanzierung der Ukraine - Politik
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2025-12-19
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Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Berlin for consultations on a ceasefire in the Russian war against his country.

Bilder des Tages: Rätselraten um Philippinen-Aufenthalt der Sydney-Attentäter
Luxemburger Wort·LuxembourgLuxembourg· 2025-12-16
7.0

Wolodymyr Zelenskyy is the Ukrainian president who is involved in discussions about the future of Ukraine.

Deutschlands Zerrissenheit und der Ukraine-Gipfel: Merz vor einem Drahtseilakt
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-12-16
6.0

Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Berlin for consultations on a ceasefire regarding the Russian war against his country.

Bilder des Tages: Kurze Beine, große Show
Luxemburger Wort·LuxembourgLuxembourg· 2025-12-15
7.0

The Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Berlin for consultations on a ceasefire in the Russian war against his country.

Ukraine News: Selenskij, Kushner und Witkoff beraten im Kanzleramt - Politik
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2025-12-14
9.0

Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Zelenskyy has not yet approved the US plan according to Donald Trump.

Ukraine News: US-Sondergesandter Witkoff trifft Selenskij in Berlin - Politik
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2025-12-13
5.0

Wolodymyr Zelenskyy is the President of Ukraine who is involved in discussions regarding a potential peace plan.

Die «Koalition der Willigen» muss Polen mehr einbinden
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-12-12
7.0

Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Zelenskyy is ready for elections within 60 to 90 days despite the ongoing war with Russia.

Ukraine-Liveticker: Trump sieht „gute Chance“ auf Friedensdeal
Luxemburger Wort·LuxembourgLuxembourg· 2025-12-10
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The Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Zelenskyy met with leaders in London to send a message about Ukraine's stance against American-Russian dictates.

Warme Worte der Europäer für die Ukraine sind nett – wichtiger wäre Geld. - Meinung
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2025-12-10
8.0

Current President Wolodymyr Zelenskyy may win the vote according to Trump.

Ukraine-Liveticker: Trump sieht „gute Chance“ auf Friedensdeal
Luxemburger Wort·LuxembourgLuxembourg· 2025-12-09
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Donald Trump

Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Rustem Umjerow will lead the Ukrainian delegation.

Ukraine-News: - Politik - SZ.de
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2025-12-01
7.0

Zelenskyy expressed the choice between the dignity of Ukraine and the loss of the USA as a key partner.

Drei Szenarien für die Friedensverhandlungen
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-11-28
6.0

Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Zelenskyy was accused by Trump of ingratitude during a meeting at the White House.

Trump: Ukraine zeigt USA „keinerlei Dankbarkeit“
Luxemburger Wort·LuxembourgLuxembourg· 2025-11-23
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Donald Trump
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Jd Vance

Wolodymyr Zelenskyy was in Turkey to advocate for a ceasefire.

Friedensplan für die Ukraine: Ein Plan mit gewaltiger Schieflage - Politik
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2025-11-20
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Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Wolodymyr Zelenskyy signs an agreement with Emmanuel Macron for the purchase of military aircraft and systems.

News am Abend - Nachrichten vom 17. November 2025 - Politik
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2025-11-17
7.0

President Wolodymyr Zelenskyy has called for the dismissal of Justice Minister Herman Halushchenko amid a corruption scandal.

Die Korruptionsaffäre weitet sich aus
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-11-12
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