Volodymyr Zelensky

President Volodymyr Zelensky has made a heartfelt plea to the European Parliament during a virtual address. The Ukrainian leader spoke frankly about the ...

And again, and again, President Putin is going to say that is some kind of operation and we are hitting a military infrastructure ,where children, what kind of military factories do they work at? NationalWorld is a new national news brand, produced by a team of journalists, editors, video producers and designers who live and work across the UK. Find out more about who’s who in the team, and our editorial values. “And and this is the largest square in Europe. And that’s true. For our life. This is the price of freedom We’re fighting just for our land and for our freedom. This is called the Freedom Square. Can you imagine this morning two cruise missiles hit this freedom square. It’s going to be called as today, Freedom Square in every city of our country. The people who gathered there all the time and was gathering there all the time for celebration, all the celebrations in the largest square in our country, the Freedom Square. It’s the city that has the largest number of universities in our country. I’m very happy that what I’ve seen here now and heard here now, I’m very glad to sense this mood, the uniting, unifying mood. “You know, over the last couple of days, I don’t know how to welcome and greet everybody because I cannot say good morning or can say good afternoon or good evening. I’m happy that we have unified today, all of you, all the countries of the European Union.

Since that time the young politician has walked a fine line between the Russian separatists in the eastern part of his country and the West, at times ...

In the early hours of February 24, shortly before the start of the Russian invasion, however, Zelensky recorded an address to the citizens of both Ukraine and Russia that acknowledged the seriousness of the impending crisis. He went on to say that no one will be coming to help the Ukrainians in their fight to defend their country. Zelenskyy turned down the offer and opted to remain in Kyiv with its defense forces, famously saying that “the fight is here (in Kyiv); I need ammunition, not a ride.” Zelensky was a member of the board and the general producer of the TV channel Inter from 2010 to 2012. At the same time, he also called for security guarantees and military support from NATO to “withstand” the threat. And ironically, it was Zelensky who promised to end Ukraine’s protracted conflict with Russia as a campaign promise; he even attempted to engage in dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin. In an interview at that time, he stated that as president he would try to end the ongoing war in Donbas by negotiating with Russia. The deal was met with heavy criticism and protests by both politicians and the Ukrainian public. Prior to his acting career, Zelensky obtained a degree in law from the Kyiv National Economic University. In September 2003, Zelensky married Olena Kiyashko, with whom he had attended school. A statement from the patriarchate said that the Ukrainian leader told the prelate he was grateful for Bartholomew’s support and asked for continued prayers for Ukraine’s freedom and “territorial integrity.” We hope for the soonest peace.” Zlenesky later spoke with Pope Francis, who also gave him assurances of his prayers and full support. Life soon imitated art, as Zelensky was voted into office in 2019 — and the rest is history.