Volodymyr Zelensky
The latest on Volodymyr Zelensky. Elected as president of Ukraine in 2019, Zelensky (also spelled as Zelenskyy) previously was a popular actor and comedian. Prior to his election, Zelensky was a political outsider but quickly gained support after announcing his candidacy in 2018. He defeated former Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko with 73.2 percent of the vote. Born January 25, 1978, Zelensky received a law degree from Kyiv National Economic University before starting his career as a performer.
Trump Pick Joe Kent Backs Madison Cawthorn's Attack on 'Thug' Zelensky
The Ukrainian president "virtue signals in woke ideology" and "cut our elite in on the graft," Kent tweeted on Saturday.
Zelensky Aides Film Coffee Run in Kyiv as Russian Troops Edge Closer
The Ukrainian president said on social media that he's "not hiding" and isn't "afraid of anyone."
Ukraine Releases Edited Video of Mock Attack on Paris, in Message to NATO
The video, posted by Ukraine's defence ministry, used CGI to depict fictional air strikes on the French capital.
Adam Kinzinger: Zelensky 'Three Times the Man' Trump, Cawthorn Are Combined
The Republican congressman said Trump "is the most soft coddled person I've met."
Why Any Putin-Zelensky Summit Is an Unlikely End to War
Ukrainian president Zelensky has said that direct talks with Putin were the only way to end the war.
Zelensky Calls for the Release of Mayor Abducted by Russians at Gunpoint
"The actions of Russian invaders will be equated with the actions of ISIS terrorists," the Ukrainian president said.
Zelensky Accuses Russia of Hiring 'Murderers' From Syria to Kill Ukrainians
The Pentagon called it "interesting" that Russia was bringing in foreign fighters in its war with Ukraine.
Cheney, Kinzinger Blast Madison Cawthorn for 'Echoing Putin Propaganda'
The criticism of the GOP congressman came after he called Ukraine's president a "thug" and his government "incredibly evil."
Zelensky is Making it Harder to Prosecute Russian 'War Crimes' in Ukraine
Civilians who engage in "direct participation in hostilities" may be attacked as though they were combatants.
Putin Claims Denazification As Reason to Oust Ukraine's Jewish Zelensky
"And yet there is a Jew in power who came to the presidency through a free and competitive election," Andrei Kolesnikov of the Carnegie Moscow Center told Newsweek.
Putin Open to Meeting With Zelensky to Discuss End of Ukraine War—Kremlin
A meeting between the presidents of Russia and Ukraine "is conceptually possible."
Russia Trying to Get Ukraine POWs to Change Sides, Kyiv Claims
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry posted on Telegram that Russia had an "acute need for reinforcement" in the Rostov region.
Ukraine War Enters Day 17: U.S., E.U. Launch New Actions Against Russia
President Joe Biden announced the U.S. will downgrade it's trade status with Russia, ban key Russian imports. Live updates have ended.
New Poll Shows Americans' Changing Opinions on Biden, Putin, Zelensky
The poll shows Americans have a glowing view of Ukraine's leader, a negative one of Russia's and a so-so opinion of their own president.
As Ukraine War Falters, Is Putin Backpedaling on Invasion?
Analyst Tatiana Stanovaya said that Vladimir Putin had counted on Volodomyr Zelensky escaping and believes the Russian president has been thwarted in his bid to exploit a power vacuum in Kyiv.
Ukraine Bill Makes it Legal for Anyone to Kill Russian Soldiers
The Kyiv Independent tweeted a screenshot of a decree dated March 3, which apparently gives civilians the same rights to use weapons as Ukrainian forces.
Zelensky Wants To Talk Directly With Putin To End War
The Ukrainian president told German newspaper Bild that only a face-to face with his Russian counterpart could end the war.
Ukraine Mass Grave Photos Show People Burying Mariupol Victims
Workers unceremoniously push bodies wrapped in plastic bags or carpets into a trench as morgues overflowed in the port city blockaded by Russian troops.
Kate Middleton Pays Tribute to Ukraine in Blue as She Backs Relief Effort
Kate Middleton's choice of colorful sweater sends a subtle yet powerful show of solidarity with the Ukrainian people on a recent visit to volunteers.
Ukraine War Enters Day 16: Russia Forces Move Closer to Kyiv
Russian forces have moved closer to Kyiv Thursday, according to multiple reports. Live updates have ended.
Has Russia Committed War Crimes in Ukraine? It's Complicated
Legal experts break down what could be counted as war crimes with Newsweek, and whether Putin or officials implicated in these attacks could be held to account.
Politicians, Media React to Video of Bombed Maternity Hospital in Ukraine
"There are few things more depraved than targeting the vulnerable and defenseless," tweeted U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
In Putin's Ukraine Debacle, Even the Weather Has Turned Against Him
Former British Army Major Kevin Price said the cold "will degrade the Russian force" and "the Russians are not ready for Arctic conditions."
Heineken Joins Starbucks, McDonald's in Pulling Business From Russia
A spokesperson for Heineken told Newsweek that the beer company has 1,800 employees and seven breweries in Russia.
Ukraine Hero Zelensky Faces Unpopular Choices to End Russia's War
The resistance icon must find a way to end Russia's war without surrendering too much of Ukraine's sovereignty.
Maria Butina Says Zelensky a Nazi, Ukrainian Military Attacking Citizens
"Russia is not bombing citizens. Russian military troops actually are having humanitarian corridors," the convicted Russian agent told the BBC.
Zelensky Has Survived Over a Dozen Assassination Attempts, Ukraine Claims
Zelensky has said that he is not going anywhere and will remain in Ukraine despite the Russian invasion.
Russia Says They Won't Overthrow Zelensky, Occupy Ukraine
Foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said the goals of the war "do not include...the occupation of Ukraine."
Russia, Ukraine and America's New Right
It should be Putin who the American New Right looks down upon and Ukraine which it holds up.
Pentagon Accused of 'Tepid Fear' as Ukraine Fighter Jets Plan Collapses
"We cannot win this war from a position of tepid fear. Ukraine fights for us all, we can give them the tools," Rep. Adam Kinzinger said.
