Volodymyr Zelensky

Actor Sean Penn says he will destroy his Academy Award if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy isn't allowed to speak during the Oscars broadcast. In an interview with CNN, Penn, 61, said having Zelenskyy speak during Sunday's broadcast was of the utmost importance. "There is nothing greater that the Academy Awards…

Thousands of people have signed a petition calling for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Zelensky has been hailed as a hero in Ukraine and around the world, remaining in Kyiv and rallying his people to keep up their resistance to the invading forces since…

LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused the West of cowardice Sunday while another top official said Russia was trying to split the nation in two, like North and South Korea. LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused the West of cowardice Sunday while another top…

As Twitchy reported earlier this week, Academy Awards host Amy Schumer said that she was trying to arrange for Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky to make a virtual appearance at the Oscars. It sounded like a ploy to get people to watch the show; Oscar viewership in 2021 suffered a massive…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pleaded with energy-producing countries gathered in Doha, Qatar, for an increase in the supply of oil and natural gas exports to Europe, the Associated Press reported. Driving the news: In an unscheduled appearance Saturday at the annual summit, Zelensky asked attendees to help replace Europe’s supply…

ABC, which is broadcasting the Oscars, is said to be in favor of Volodymyr Zelensky, a former actor, making a statement. Getty Images Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been in talks with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to make a video appearance during Sunday’s broadcast of the…

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban leaves the stage after delivering his annual state of the nation speech in Budapest, Hungary, February 10, 2019. —Reuters pic BUDAPEST, March 25 — Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban dismissed today an EU summit appeal by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for weapons and tougher sanctions…

Yet another assassination attempt against Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has been thwarted. The reason why goes to the heart of Moscow’s problems. A Russian plot to assassinate Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky involving a “25-man death squad” has been foiled with the entire group arrested near the Slovakian border, it’s been…

Any political or territorial compromises Kyiv potentially makes with Moscow to negotiate a peace deal between the warring sides will be submitted to the Ukrainian people in a referendum, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the Public Broadcasting Company of Ukraine (Suspilne) on Monday. In an interview with the Ukrainian government-funded…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a televised address Wednesday that about 100,000 people are enduring "inhumane conditions" in the southeastern port city of Mariupol as they contend with a relentless attack by Russian forces . What he's saying: Zelensky said Mariupol's citizens were completely blockaded by Russia's military. "No…