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.
Ukraine details "key battles" in counteroffensive
Kyiv says its forces have freed nearly 90 square miles of territory since its counteroffensive operation began in early June.
Russia shuts down Crimea bridge five times as another ammo depot blown up
Authorities are evacuating residents living within a five-kilometer radius of the damaged ammunition depot.
Ukraine reaches major milestone in retaking territory from Russia: Blinken
"In terms of what Russia sought to achieve, what Putin sought to achieve, they've already failed," Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
Trump says Ukraine should get over $100 billion more in aid
The former president said European nations must contribute more to Ukraine to match what the U.S. has given.
How Ukraine's NATO bid went off the rails in Vilnius
German pressure on the White House scuppered Kyiv's hopes of a stronger commitment to future Ukrainian membership, Newsweek was told.
Videos: Large Crimea explosions as Russia warns of Ukrainian drone attacks
Ukraine claimed an attack against an oil depot and warehouses in Crimea Saturday, days after explosions struck the Kerch Bridge, forcing thousands to evacuate.
Not the president's men: Why Zelensky keeps shuffling his ambassadors
Ukraine's ambassador to London became the latest Kyiv envoy to be removed from their post by Volodymyr Zelensky.
Russian state TV debates attacking NATO countries
Russian commentators are unhappy with Turkey's recent political moves, leading to Moscow exiting an important grain deal.
Fact Check: Did Elijah Wood tell Zelensky via Instagram to go to rehab?
The Lord of the Rings star was said to have told the Ukrainian president to seek treatment for drug use.
Zelensky fires Ukraine's ambassador to U.K. after "unhealthy sarcasm" jibe
Ukrainian Ambassador Vadym Prystaiko has been removed after his apparent criticism of Zelensky's comments about the U.K. defense minister.
After NATO Summit, promised 'security commitments' for Ukraine remain vague
"If we really want Ukraine to win, we need to do ten times more than what we're doing," an NGO head tells Newsweek.
Fact Check: Does Zelensky live in $5.5M mansion with infinity pool?
The Ukrainian president has faced several unfounded allegations recently of using Western aid money to buy property.
Did Ukraine strike Crimea base with Storm Shadow missiles? What we know
Explosions were reported at Russian military training grounds in Crimea early on Wednesday morning.
Donald Trump's plan to end Ukraine war dismissed by military analysts
The former president has said he would give Ukraine "more than they ever got if we have to" in order to halt the conflict.
Crimea explosions force Russia to evacuate thousands of people
More than 2,000 residents of four Crimean settlements will be evacuated after explosions rocked a military training ground.
Zelensky and Putin battle for Erdogan Black Sea backing
Kyiv and Moscow are fighting for the ear of Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as a grain export security deal nears collapse.
How Zelensky's approval ratings have changed in Ukraine
Ukraine's youngest adults have the most favorable views of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's actions, data shows.
Russia tells fleeing Crimeans to exit via land corridor shelled 22 times
Thousands began to leave Crimea on Monday after an attack on the Kerch bridge.
Russian soldier opens fire on his own unit: Report
Ukraine's military intelligence posted an intercepted phone call between two Russian soldiers who were allegedly discussing the incident.
Russians flee Crimea after Kerch bridge strike as queues stretch for miles
Tourists and residents are leaving the Black Sea peninsula—which was illegally annexed by Putin in 2014—videos show.
Russian state TV figures too "meaningless" to assassinate: Zelensky adviser
"They have no impact on anything," Ukrainian presidential adviser, Mykhailo Podolyak, said in remarks reported by Ukrainian media.
Ukraine mulls Crimea conundrum: "You cannot punish everyone"
Tamila Tasheva, Ukraine's representative for Crimea, told Newsweek there are some 10,000 Crimean collaborators in line for punishment.
MAGA cheers Tucker Carlson confronting Mike Pence on Ukraine: "Obliterated"
Tucker spoke with Mike Pence about his stance on sending military and financial aid to Ukraine instead of focusing on internal issues in America.
Mike Pence booed as he defends U.S. support for Ukraine
"Anybody that says we can't be the leader of the free world and solve our problems at home has a pretty small view of the greatest nation on earth," Pence said.
Maps show where Russia gained, lost territory since start of Ukraine war
After a forceful showing early in the war, Russia has lost a lot of the territory in Ukraine it once controlled.
NATO Summit marked by division leaves Ukraine's future uncertain
"The drama here was not just the tension between Kyiv and Washington, it was the tension between the White House and eight other NATO capitals," expert says.
Joe Biden calling Zelensky "Vladimir" during NATO remarks goes viral
The two-day NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, has reinforced allies' pledges to increase defense spending and continue to support Ukraine.
Henry Kissinger pranked into thinking he's speaking privately with Zelensky
The Russian duo known as Vovan and Lexus said the former U.S. secretary of state revealed his thoughts on September's Nord Stream pipeline destruction.
Zelensky "plays into Putin's hand" with NATO push: Ex-general
Retired General Barry McCaffrey warned that Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky is "really pushing on a locked door" with regards to NATO membership.
Why Ukraine's burning through ammo in war with Russia
Artillery is the biggest killer on both sides of the war, one military expert told Newsweek.
