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Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Volodymyr Zelenskyy was elected president in 2019 and has led Ukraine since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion. First seen as a political lightweight, the former comedian has rallied support at home and abroad.

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April 18, 2024

Ukraine updates: Mood in Kyiv 'strong,' Habeck tells DW

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Reports & Analysis

A view of a US and a Ukrainian flag against the backdrop of the Capitol in Washington

US Congress passes long-delayed Ukraine aid bill

US Congress passes long-delayed Ukraine aid bill

Democrat and moderate Republican lawmakers approve nearly $61 billion in aid and military support for Ukraine.
PoliticsApril 21, 202402:13 min
Soldiers prepare to board a train in the city of Lviv

As Russia's war drags on, Ukraine tightens mobilization law

As Russia's war drags on, Ukraine tightens mobilization law

Ukraine's parliament has adopted new legislation making it easier to recruit urgently needed soldiers.
ConflictsApril 12, 2024
Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks in 2024, Ukrainian flags are visible in the background

As Russia's war in Ukraine drags on, Zelenskyy's term is up

As Russia's war in Ukraine drags on, Zelenskyy's term is up

The Ukrainian president's term in office ends in May, but an election is unlikely while the country remains at war.
PoliticsApril 10, 2024
A collage of a screenshot from a fake news website claiming Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy bought a mansion once belonging to King Charless III, who is also seen in the image, as is the home, and the king's former butler

Fact check: Did Zelenskyy buy King Charles' Highgrove House?

Fact check: Did Zelenskyy buy King Charles' Highgrove House?

A website that wants you to think it's a UK-based media outlet claims Zelenskyy has bought the Highgrove House mansion.
PoliticsApril 10, 2024
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (left) and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic (right) look at each other as they pose for a family photo with other leaders after the Ukraine-Southeast Europe summit in Tirana, Albania, February 28, 2024

Arms for Ukraine: Can the Western Balkans help?

Arms for Ukraine: Can the Western Balkans help?

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy would like to produce arms with the countries of the Western Balkans. Is this feasible?
PoliticsMarch 28, 2024
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sits in front of a microphone as he prepares to address a summit of southeastern European countries. Behind him are three delegates and the yellow-and-blue logo of the summit. Tirana, Albania, February 28, 2024

Zelenskyy seeks arms co-production, support at Balkan summit

Zelenskyy seeks arms co-production, support at Balkan summit

President Zelenskyy was in Albania on Wednesday drumming up support for his country and for joint arms production.
PoliticsFebruary 29, 2024
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In the spotlight

Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits soldiers

Fact check: Russian fake news targets Ukraine's Zelenskyy

From lavish shoping sprees to yachts, dubious accusations swirl around Ukraine's president. DW Fact Check investigates.
PoliticsFebruary 23, 2024
Protesters in Munich with Ukrainian flags and poster: "Thank you Germany for the help"

German aid: Volodymyr Zelenskyy's plan for Ukrainians

Ukraine's president has suggested that money spent in Germany on Ukrainian refugees should be administered from Kyiv.
ConflictsFebruary 8, 2024
President Joe Biden with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Rising Ukraine war fatigue endangering US, EU support

International attention has swung from the war in Ukraine to the conflict in the Middle East.
ConflictsDecember 7, 2023
Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a video address at the Frankfurt Book Fair.

Ukraine in the spotlight at Frankfurt Book Fair

Ukraine's President asked authors to write on the terror unleashed by Russia. DW talked to authors at the event.
LiteratureOctober 20, 2022
view of Kyiv church, silhouette of fighter with gun and Ukrainian flag

Germany's Olaf Scholz expected to visit Ukraine

The seemingly reticent chancellor has not confirmed the trip, but speculation is rife and expectations are high.
PoliticsJune 14, 2022
Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined by video stream at the World Economic Forum in Davos

Why the Ukrainian leader's speeches are so rousing

Volodymyr Zelenskyy's speeches often strike a chord, be it in international parliaments or at glitzy awards shows.
CultureJune 7, 2022