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Zelenskyy

American  
[zuh-len-skee, ze-len-ski-yee] / zəˈlɛn ski, zɛˈlɛn skɪ yi /
Also Zelenskiy,

noun

  1. Volodymyr Oleksandrovych born 1978, president of Ukraine since 2019.


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Within days, Zelenskyy extended similar agreements to the UAE and Qatar, sweeping the western shore of the Persian Gulf in a single diplomatic sprint.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

Zelenskyy has denied the claims from Russia, calling it “fake news” and a “complete fabrication.”

From Salon • Dec. 30, 2025

Zelenskyy should take the first flight to D.C. — and arrive at the West Wing clad in Tom Ford, with a dash of eyeliner for good measure.

From Salon • Nov. 23, 2025

The recent summit between Trump, Zelenskyy, and European leaders represents a significant breakthrough that has substantially raised the prospects for ending Russia’s prolonged war against Ukraine.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 19, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who was not invited and thus not present in Alaska, is scheduled to meet with Trump in Washington next week, raising concerns about being excluded from the discussions.

From Salon • Aug. 16, 2025

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