[291], Ausichicrinites zelenskyyi, an extinct species of feather star described on 20 July 2022 by a group of Polish paleontologists, is named after Zelenskyy "for his courage and bravery in defending free Ukraine".[304][305]. Presidents, Vice Presidents, and First Ladies of the United States | USAGov [93][94][95] He also proposed to spend the money that would have been used to finance the parade on veterans. Republican Inquiry Finds No Evidence of Wrongdoing by Biden [199] However, Zelenskyy said that Ukraine was considering giving the Russian language protected minority status. Remarks by Vice President Joe Biden to The Ukrainian Rada Its Jewish president lost family in the Holocaust", "Zelensky offers insight into family history, igniting debate over Ukrainian Holocaust memory", "3 years ago Zelenskyy was a TV comedian. [144], Zelenskyy's first official trip abroad as president was to Brussels in June 2019, where he met with European Union and NATO officials. During the first two years of his administration, Zelenskyy oversaw the lifting of legal immunity for members of parliament (the Verkhovna Rada),[5] the country's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic recession, and some limited progress in tackling corruption in Ukraine. [254] Zelenskyy's electoral programme claimed that Ukrainian NATO membership is "the choice of the Maidan and the course that is enshrined in the Constitution, in addition, it is an instrument for strengthening our defense capability". Trump Revives False Narrative on Biden and Ukraine Remarks by President Biden and President Zelenskyy of Ukraine in Joint Now the World's Eyes Are on Him", " 4 : ", "Zelenskiy: contribution of Ukrainians in victory over Nazism huge", "18 things to know about Jewish defender of Ukrainian democracy Volodymyr Zelensky", "Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the story of his family during a joint speech with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu", "Putin says he'll 'denazify' Ukraine. Mr. Fedorov, 31, the youngest member of. [169] In part of the address, he spoke in Russian to the people of Russia, appealing to them to pressure their leadership to prevent war: Who will suffer the most from this? [50][51][62] On 16 April 2019, a few days before the election, 20 Ukrainian news outlets called on Zelenskyy to "stop avoiding journalists". Donald Trump Crushes Ron DeSantis in CPAC Poll - 19FortyFive Volodymyr Zelenskyy - Wikipedia Her primary message, however, was not necessarily to Ukrainians but to people living in the countries just to its west, who are watching Russian President Vladimir Putin and wondering where he. whitehouse.gov. The first appears when there are video cameras, the other Petro sends Medvedchuk privietiki (greetings) to Moscow". Volodymyr Zelensky, also spelled Volodymyr Zelenskyy, (born January 25, 1978, Kryvyy Rih, Ukraine, U.S.S.R. [now in Ukraine]), Ukrainian actor and comedian who was elected president of Ukraine in 2019. And the truth is that this needs to stop, before it is too late. [133] Although the ceasefire was frequently violated over the next few years and overall violence remained high, ceasefire violations in 2020 did decrease by over 50 per cent compared to the previous year. Andriy Biletsky, the leader of the far-right National Corps and first commander of Azov, accused Zelenskyy of being disrespectful to army veterans and of acting on behalf of the Kremlin by leaving Ukrainians vulnerable to Russian aggression. His first role in the Ukrainian language was the romantic comedy I, You, He, She,[46] which appeared on the screens of Ukraine in December 2018. [282][283] Kiyashko worked as a scriptwriter at Kvartal 95. [83] Various foreign officials attended the ceremony in Ukraine's parliament (Verkhovna Rada), including Salome Zourabichvili (Georgia), Kersti Kaljulaid (Estonia), Raimonds Vjonis (Latvia), Dalia Grybauskait (Lithuania), Jnos der (Hungary), Maro efovi (European Union), and Rick Perry (United States). "[236], On 30 May 2022, Zelenskyy criticized EU leaders for being too soft on Russia and asked, "Why can Russia still earn almost a billion euros a day by selling energy? Today, we're announcing new actions to lower mortgage payments and help more people realize that dream. We will not forget. January 25, 1978 - Born in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine. What Joe Biden Actually Did in Ukraine - The New York Times [262], In a 2014 interview with Komsomolskaya Pravda in Ukraine, Zelenskyy said that he would have liked to pay a visit to Crimea, but would avoid it because "armed people are there". Russia has committed crimes against humanity, says Kamala Harris [278][279] Civil rights organizations praised the statement, though criticizing its vagueness, as Zelenskyy eschewed details about legal proposals for civil partnerships. [113], In the 21 July 2019 parliamentary election, Zelenskyy's political party, Servant of the People, won the first single-party majority in modern Ukrainian history in parliament, with 43 per cent of the party-list vote. [38], Zelenskyy was a member of the board and the general producer of the TV channel Inter from 2010 to 2012. Public figures, journalists, musicians, actors, athletes, scientists, doctors, bloggers, stand-up comedians, Tik-Tokers and many more. Good afternoon, everyone. Zelenskyy turned down both offers and opted to remain in Kyiv with its defense forces, saying that "the fight is here [in Kyiv]; I need ammunition, not a ride". What to Know About Ukraine's President", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Volodymyr_Zelenskyy&oldid=1142925028, This page was last edited on 5 March 2023, at 01:43. Are these people present among you? [235] In August 2022, he said China had the economic leverage to pressure Putin to end the war, adding "Im sure that without the Chinese market for the Russian Federation, Russia would be feeling complete economic isolation. About the President of Ukraine But the citizens of Russia must see it. [249] Zelenskyy's election manifesto mentioned tariffs only oncethat money raised from a capital amnesty would go towards "lowering the tariff burden on low-income citizens". [47] The first version of the script was written in Ukrainian but was translated into Russian for the Lithuanian actress Agn Grudyt. I would very much like to answer this question. 17 February 2023. Is This Ukraine Vice President's Wife in Combat Gear? [21] In his inaugural address, Zelenskyy dissolved the then Ukrainian parliament and called for early parliamentary elections (which had originally been due to be held in October of that year). List of presidents of Ukraine - Wikipedia [54] His announcement up-staged the New Year's Eve address of incumbent president Petro Poroshenko on the same channel,[54] which Zelenskyy said was unintentional and attributed to a technical glitch. We will be right by your side to rebuild a modern, prosperous Ukraine firmly anchored on our common European path. During the war in Donbas, he actively supported the Ukrainian army. US Extremists Have Picked a Side in Ukraine: 'Lol Putin Is - Vice "[117], Zelenskyy dismissed Bohdan as head of his presidential administration on 11 February 2020 and appointed Andriy Yermak as his successor the same day. "There are emails and photographs that show that President Biden, while he was vice president, met several of Hunter Biden's business associates, including a Burisma executive that's the. Trump impeachment: The short, medium and long story - BBC News Leave our land. [239] On 20 July 2022, South America's Mercosur trade bloc refused Zelenskyy's request to speak at the trade bloc's summit in Paraguay. [227][228] As Zelenskyy ordered a general military mobilization in February 2022, he also banned men aged 18 to 60 from leaving Ukraine. [283], Zelenskyy's first language is Russian, and he is also fluent in Ukrainian and English. He disputed claims of the Russian government about the presence of neo-Nazis in the Ukrainian government and stated that he had no intention of attacking the Donbas region, while highlighting his personal connections to the area. The prime minister presides over the cabinet. [255] The program states that Ukraine should set the goal to apply for a NATO Membership Action Plan in 2024. During her trip to Warsaw, Poland, today, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris announced nearly $53 million in new humanitarian assistance from the United States government, through the U.S. Agency . EXCLUSIVE: Vice President Kamala Harris one-on-one interview on AAPI [12][13] Zelenskyy was named the Time Person of the Year for 2022 and opinion polls in Ukraine have ranked him as Ukraine's greatest president. [64][59] During the campaign, concerns were raised over his links to the oligarch Ihor Kolomoyskyi,[65] a billionaire businessman who had gained control of the 1+1 Media Group in 2010. For the surname, see, First phase: Invasion of Ukraine (24 February 7 April), Second phase: South-Eastern front (8 April 5 September), Third phase: Counteroffensives and annexations (6 September present), Zelenskyy's name lacks an established Latin-alphabet spelling, and it has been romanized in various ways: for example. President Trump and his allies have been trying to get Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden for his role in what Rudy Giuliani called a "massive bribery scheme.". [19] He recorded the voice of Paddington Bear in the Ukrainian dubbing of Paddington (2014) and Paddington 2 (2017). [19] Zelenskyy continued his movie career with the film Office Romance. He said this on the air of the American TV channel Fox News. [176] In the early hours of 26 February, during the most significant assault by Russian troops on the capital of Kyiv, the United States government and Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoan urged Zelenskyy to evacuate to a safer location, and both offered assistance for such an effort. Prior to his acting career, he obtained a degree in law from the Kyiv National Economic University. [74] He also proposed a tax amnesty and a 5 per cent flat tax for big business which could be increased "in dialogue with them and if everyone agrees". People. (@ZelenskyyUa) / Twitter [190] While speaking about Ukrainian civilians who were killed by Russian forces, Zelenskyy said:[191]. "[123], One of Zelenskyy's central campaign promises had been to end the Russo-Ukrainian War and resolve the Russia-sponsored separatist movement there. The EU will be with you and your people tomorrow and for as long as it takes. U.S. Vice President To Discuss Ukraine, China In Talks With Foreign Out of 2,028 CPAC attendees who voted, Trump received 62 percent of the vote. Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr., represented Delaware for 36 years in the U.S. Senate before becoming the 47th and current Vice President of the United States. [22][23][24] His grandfather, Semyon (Simon) Ivanovych Zelenskyy, served as an infantryman, reaching the rank of colonel in the Red Army (in the 57th Guards Motor Rifle Division) during World War II;[25][26] Semyon's father and three brothers were killed in the Holocaust. [120] In his 4 March address to the Rada,[121] Zelenskyy recommitted to reforms domestic and financial, and remarked that he "cannot always become a psychologist for people, a crisis manager for someone, a collector who requires honestly earned money, and a nanny of the ministry in charge. Mr. President, fellow ladies and gentlemen, journalists and everyone in this room, the team of President Biden: I'm very happy to welcome you in. President Charles Michel, EU-Ukraine summit, 3 February 2023. [268] In the interview he also said that if he were elected president he would not sign a law on amnesty for the militants of the DPR and LPR. [49] Around the time of his 2019 election, Zelenskyy handed his shares in a key offshore company over to Sergei Shefir, but the two men appear to have made an arrangement for Zelenskyy's family to continue receiving the money from these companies. In 2019, he served as charg d'affaires at the U.S. embassy in Kyiv and as the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine from 2006 . From Ghost of Kyiv to 'crisis actors': Debunking fake - Firstpost Charles Michel, President of the European Council - Consilium BRASILIA, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro disauthorized his Vice President Hamilton Mourao on Thursday for saying that Brazil opposed the Russian invasion of Ukraine.. From 1998 to 2003, Kvartal 95 performed in the Major League and the highest open Ukrainian league of KVN, and the team members spent a lot of time in Moscow and constantly toured around post-Soviet countries. [202] The video is considered to be the first use of deepfake technology in a global-scale disinformation attack. [155] While Zelenskyy was still in the U.S., just after delivering a speech at the United Nations, an assassination attempt was made in Ukraine on Serhiy Shefir, his closest aide. This can't be anything but fake as Ukraine does not have a vice president. Biden's whirlwind final days as vice president had aides - CNN "[258], In February 2022, he applied for Ukraine to join the European Union. [108] A number of the members of the Presidential Administration Zelenskyy appointed were former colleagues from his former production company, Kvartal 95,[106] including Ivan Bakanov, who became deputy head of the Ukrainian Secret Service. May 1, 2022 at 10:04 a.m. EDT. [145], In August 2019, Zelenskyy promised to lift the moratorium on exhuming Polish mass graves in Ukraine after the previous Ukrainian government banned the Polish side from carrying out any exhumations of Polish victims of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army-perpetrated Volhynian massacres, following the removal of a memorial to the Ukrainian Insurgent Army in Hruszowice, southeastern Poland. But the answer depends only on you, the citizens of the Russian Federation. [106] Under the rules of Lustration in Ukraine, introduced in 2014 following Euromaidan, Bohdan is not entitled to hold any state office until 2024 (because of his government post during the Second Azarov Government). [255] The programme also states that Zelenskyy "will do everything to ensure" that Ukraine can apply for European Union membership in 2024. [48], In October 2021, the Pandora Papers revealed that Zelenskyy, his chief aide, and the head of the Security Service of Ukraine Ivan Bakanov operated a network of offshore companies in the British Virgin Islands, Cyprus, and Belize. [33] He later earned a law degree from the Kryvyi Rih Institute of Economics, then a department of Kyiv National Economic University and now part of Kryvyi Rih National University, but never worked in the legal field. The original photo was taken during a rehearsal for a military parade in Kyiv. [238], On 20 June 2022, Zelenskyy addressed African Union (AU) representatives via videoconference. 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