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|April 10, 2022 – Ukraine’s president speaks with Scott Pelley about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and recently uncovered alleged war crimes in Kyiv suburb of Bucha.
July 20, 2022 – Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska asked members of U.S. Congress on Wednesday to provide Ukraine with more weapons to defend itself against Russian forces. “We are grateful, really grateful that the United States stands with us in this fight for our shared values of human life and independence,” Zelenska said in her address. “You help us, and your help is very strong. While Russia kills, America saves.” She said more weapons are needed to “protect one’s home and the right to wake up alive in that home.”
October 2, 2022 – First Lady Zelenska says the Russians who invaded her country are engaged in terrorism.
November 29, 2022 – Ukraine’s first lady Olena Zelenska makes a speech at the Palace of Westminster, just over a week after Rishi Sunak made his first visit to Kyiv as prime minister. Earlier, Ukraine’s first lady accused Russian forces of using rape as a weapon of war in her country as she called for a “global response”. Olena Zelenska, 44, talked about sexual violence being perpetrated “systematically and openly” by the invaders.
December 7, 2022 – Zelensky’s success as a wartime leader has relied on the fact that courage is contagious. It spread through Ukraine’s political leadership in the first days of the invasion, as everyone realized the President had stuck around. If that seems like a natural thing for a leader to do in a crisis, consider historical precedent.
Only six months earlier, the President of Afghanistan, Ashraf Ghani—a far more experienced leader than Zelensky—fled his capital as Taliban forces approached. In 2014. One of Zelensky’s predecessors, Viktor Yanukovych, ran away from Kyiv as protesters closed in on his residence; he still lives in Russia today.
Early in the Second World War, the leaders of Albania, Belgium, Czechoslovakia, Greece, Poland, the Netherlands, Norway, and Yugoslavia, among others, fled the advance of the German Wehrmacht and lived out the war in exile. There wasn’t much in Zelensky’s biography to predict his willingness to stand and fight. He had never served in the military or shown much interest in its affairs.
He had only been President since April 2019. His professional instincts derived from a lifetime as an actor on the stage, a specialist in improv comedy, and a producer in the movie business. That experience turned out to have its advantages. Zelensky was adaptable, trained not to lose his nerve under pressure. He knew how to read a crowd and react to its moods and expectations. Now his audience is the world. He is determined not to let them down.
December 7, 2022 – Briahna Joy Gray and Robby Soave weigh in on Time Magazine’s decision to name President Zelensky person of the year.
December 7, 2022 – Time Magazine has named Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy along with the Ukrainian people as its annual Person of the Year as the country defends itself from an invasion by neighboring Russia. Time CEO and editor-in-chief Edward Felsenthal joins News NOW to explain how the magazine came to the decision and how Zelenskyy is responding to the accolade.
December 7, 2022 – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was named TIME magazine’s ‘Person of the Year’ in recognition of his leadership during Russia’s war on his country.
The 300th Day of War • President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Bakhmut
December 20, 2022 – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has made an unannounced visit to the frontline city of Bakhmut, where Ukrainian and Russian forces are fighting a fierce, months-long battle. For months, Bakhmut has been a key target for Russian forces in the Donetsk region, and has been extremely badly damaged.
However, Ukrainian forces have been able to hold back the advance. He met troops and handed out awards to soldiers. The visit is a demonstration of support for Ukrainian forces engaged in some of the fiercest battles in recent weeks.
December 20, 2022 – Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, visits the eastern frontline city of Bakhmut, now the epicentre of fighting as Russia’s invasion stretches into its tenth month. Zelensky meets military officials and hands out awards to Ukrainian servicemen, who have been holding back a fierce and months-long Russian military campaign against the city. The brutal trench warfare and artillery battles around Bakhmut — once known for its vineyards and cavernous salt mines — have flattened large parts of the city and its surroundings.
December 20, 2022 – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited frontline troops in the eastern city of Bakhmut, where some of the fiercest fighting in recent weeks in Ukraine has taken place. Zelenskyy’s office released on Tuesday (December 20) video footage showing Zelenskiy, dressed in khaki, handing out medals to soldiers to loud applause from others fighting Russian forces in eastern Ukraine.
The president thanked them for their “strength and motivation” and held a moment’s silence for lives lost, as audible explosions could be heard booming in the distance. The battle for Bakhmut has been long and hard. Control of the city, with a pre-war population of 70,000-80,000, could give Russia a stepping stone to advance on bigger Ukrainian cities but Ukrainian forces have so far held on.
The 10-month-old conflict in Ukraine, the largest in Europe since World War Two, has killed tens of thousands of people, driven millions from their homes and reduced cities to ruins.
December 20, 2022 – Zelenskyi in Bakhmut, Putin in Minsk. Feel the difference. Thank you for watching and for your support! Anna from Ukraine
The 301st Day of War • President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washinton, D.C.
December 20, 2022 – President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are planning to meet at the White House on Wednesday (tomorrow, December 21), according to two sources familiar with the planning, in a Washington visit that is tentatively scheduled to include an address to a joint session of Congress.
Zelensky is already on his way to Washington, two separate sources said, for a visit that marks his first trip outside of Ukraine since the Russian invasion began on February 24 of this year. The visit to the White House, which hasn’t been finalized and has remained tightly held due to security concerns, will include a meeting with Biden and top administration officials and is planned to coincide with the administration’s intent to send the country a new defense assistance package.
Biden will announce an additional $1.8 billion in security assistance to Ukraine during the expected visit, a significant boost in aid headlined by the Patriot missile systems within the package, a US official told CNN.
December 21, 2022 – CNN’s Chief International Anchor Christiane Amanpour joins “CNN This Morning” to discuss Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s White House visit, which marks his first trip outside Ukraine since the Russian invasion in February.
December 21, 2022 – President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky visited the USA. In Washington, the head of state of Ukraine will meet with US President Joseph Biden and address the Congress. President Zelensky published information about his visit to the United States on his social network accounts and shared images from the welcoming ceremony.
December 21, 2022 – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is visiting the US in his first foreign trip since Russia invaded his country. Zelensky’s visit to the US comes the very day after he visited Ukrainian soldiers in Bakhmut, the suffering city witnessing the most intense fighting in Ukraine.
According to US officials, President Joe Biden will announce an additional $1.8 billion in security assistance to Ukraine during the visit. The military aid package will also include the coveted Patriot missile systems, which Ukraine has been requesting.
0:00 – INTRODUCTION
1:05 – TIMING OF ZELENSKY’S VISIT
1:46 – ZELENSKY WARY OF CUT IN FUNDS?
3:02 – ZELENSKY’S MISSION USA
December 21, 2022 – In the oval office in the White House, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky presented US President Joe Biden with a Ukrainian cross for military merit after both leaders spoke to reporters. President Zelensky thanked President Biden and the US Congress for their support and expressed appreciation to the American people.
December 21, 2022 – President Joe Biden and Volodymyr Zelenskyy host a joint press conference to address the war in Ukraine.
December 21, 2022 – President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine spoke before a joint meeting of Congress on Wednesday night, delivering in forceful English an impassioned speech that thanked the United States for its support in his nation’s war against Russia and vowed victory as he pleaded for further aid. The following is a transcript of his remarks, as recorded by The New York Times.
Thank you so much. Thank you so much for that. Thank you. It’s too much for me. All this for our great people. Thank you so much.
Dear Americans, in all states, cities and communities, all those who value freedom and justice, who cherish it as strongly as we Ukrainians in our cities, in each and every family, I hope my words of respect and gratitude resonate in each American heart.
Madam Vice President, I thank you for your efforts in helping Ukraine. Madam Speaker, you bravely visited Ukraine during the full-fledged war. Thank you very much. Great honor. Thank you.
I am very privileged to be here. Dear members of the Congress, representatives of both parties who also visited Kyiv, esteemed congressmen and senators from both parties who will visit Ukraine, I am sure, in the future; dear representatives of diaspora, present in this chamber, and spread across the country; dear journalists, it’s a great honor for me to be at the U.S. Congress and speak to you and all Americans.
Against all odds and doom-and-gloom scenarios, Ukraine didn’t fall. Ukraine is alive and kicking. Thank you. And it gives me good reason to share with you our first, first joint victory: We defeated Russia in the battle for minds of the world. We have no fear, nor should anyone in the world have it. Ukrainians gained this victory, and it gives us courage which inspires the entire world.
Americans gained this victory, and that’s why you have succeeded in uniting the global community to protect freedom and international law. Europeans gained this victory, and that’s why Europe is now stronger and more independent than ever. The Russian tyranny has lost control over us. And it will never influence our minds again.
Yet, we have to do whatever it takes to ensure that countries of the Global South also gain such victory. I know one more, I think very important, thing: The Russians will stand a chance to be free only when they defeat the Kremlin in their minds. Yet, the battle continues, and we have to defeat the Kremlin on the battlefield, yes.
This battle is not only for the territory, for this or another part of Europe. The battle is not only for life, freedom and security of Ukrainians or any other nation which Russia attempts to conquer. This struggle will define in what world our children and grandchildren will live, and then their children and grandchildren.
It will define whether it will be a democracy of Ukrainians and for Americans — for all. This battle cannot be frozen or postponed. It cannot be ignored, hoping that the ocean or something else will provide a protection. From the United States to China, from Europe to Latin America, and from Africa to Australia, the world is too interconnected and interdependent to allow someone to stay aside and at the same time to feel safe when such a battle continues.
Our two nations are allies in this battle. And next year will be a turning point, I know it, the point when Ukrainian courage and American resolve must guarantee the future of our common freedom, the freedom of people who stand for their values.
Ladies and gentlemen — ladies and gentlemen, Americans, yesterday before coming here to Washington, D.C., I was at the front line in our Bakhmut. In our stronghold in the east of Ukraine, in the Donbas. The Russian military and mercenaries have been taking Bakhmut nonstop since May. They have been taking it day and night, but Bakhmut stands.
Last year — last year, 70,000 people lived here in Bakhmut, in this city, and now only few civilians stay. Every inch of that land is soaked in blood; roaring guns sound every hour. Trenches in the Donbas change hands several times a day in fierce combat, and even hand fighting. But the Ukrainian Donbas stands.
Russians — Russians use everything, everything they have against Bakhmut and other our beautiful cities. The occupiers have a significant advantage in artillery. They have an advantage in ammunition. They have much more missiles and planes than we ever had. It’s true, but our defense forces stand. And — and we all are proud of them.
The Russians’ tactic is primitive. They burn down and destroy everything they see. They sent thugs to the front lines. They sent convicts to the war. They threw everything against us, similar to the other tyranny, which is in the Battle of the Bulge. Threw everything it had against the free world, just like the brave American soldiers which held their lines and fought back Hitler’s forces during the Christmas of 1944. Brave Ukrainian soldiers are doing the same to Putin’s forces this Christmas.
Ukraine — Ukraine holds its lines and will never surrender. So, so, here the front line, the tyranny which has no lack of cruelty against the lives of free people — and your support is crucial, not just to stand in such fight but to get to the turning point to win on the battlefield.
We have artillery, yes. Thank you. We have it. Is it enough? Honestly, not really. To ensure Bakhmut is not just a stronghold that holds back the Russian Army, but for the Russian Army to completely pull out, more cannons and shells are needed. If so, just like the Battle of Saratoga, the fight for Bakhmut will change the trajectory of our war for independence and for freedom.
If your Patriots stop the Russian terror against our cities, it will let Ukrainian patriots work to the full to defend our freedom. When Russia — when Russia cannot reach our cities by its artillery, it tries to destroy them with missile attacks. More than that, Russia found an ally in this — in this genocidal policy: Iran. Iranian deadly drones sent to Russia in hundreds — in hundreds became a threat to our critical infrastructure. That is how one terrorist has found the other.
It is just a matter of time when they will strike against your other allies if we do not stop them now. We must do it. I believe there should be no taboos between us in our alliance. Ukraine never asked the American soldiers to fight on our land instead of us. I assure you that Ukrainian soldiers can perfectly operate American tanks and planes themselves.
Financial assistance is also critically important, and I would like to thank you, thank you very much, thank you for both financial packages you have already provided us with and the ones you may be willing to decide on. Your money is not charity. It’s an investment in the global security and democracy that we handle in the most responsible way.
Russia, Russia could stop its aggression, really, if it wanted to, but you can speed up our victory. I know it. And it, it will prove to any potential aggressor that no one can succeed in breaking national borders, no one committing atrocities and reigning over people against their will. It would be naïve to wait for steps towards peace from Russia, which enjoys being a terrorist state. Russians are still poisoned by the Kremlin.
The restoration of international legal order is our joint task. We need peace, yes. Ukraine has already offered proposals, which I just discussed with President Biden, our peace formula, 10 points which should and must be implemented for our joint security, guaranteed for decades ahead and the summit which can be held.
I’m glad to say that President Biden supported our peace initiative today. Each of you, ladies and gentlemen, can assist in the implementation to ensure that America’s leadership remains solid, bicameral and bipartisan. Thank you.
You can strengthen sanctions to make Russia feel how ruinous its aggression truly is. It is in your power, really, to help us bring to justice everyone who started this unprovoked and criminal war. Let’s do it. Let terrorist — let the terrorist state be held responsible for its terror and aggression and compensate all losses done by this war. Let the world see that the United States are here.
Ladies and gentlemen — ladies and gentlemen, Americans, in two days we will celebrate Christmas. Maybe candlelit. Not because it’s more romantic, no, but because there will not be, there will be no electricity. Millions won’t have neither heating nor running water. All of these will be the result of Russian missile and drone attacks on our energy infrastructure.
But we do not complain. We do not judge and compare whose life is easier. Your well-being is the product of your national security; the result of your struggle for independence and your many victories. We, Ukrainians, will also go through our war of independence and freedom with dignity and success.
We’ll celebrate Christmas. Celebrate Christmas and, even if there is no electricity, the light of our faith in ourselves will not be put out. If Russian — if Russian missiles attack us, we’ll do our best to protect ourselves. If they attack us with Iranian drones and our people will have to go to bomb shelters on Christmas Eve, Ukrainians will still sit down at the holiday table and cheer up each other. And we don’t, don’t have to know everyone’s wish, as we know that all of us, millions of Ukrainians, wish the same: Victory. Only victory.
We already built strong Ukraine, with strong people, strong army, strong institutions together with you. We developed strong security guarantees for our country and for entire Europe and the world, together with you. And also together with you, we’ll put in place everyone who will defy freedom. Put-in.
This will be the basis to protect democracy in Europe and the world over. Now, on this special Christmastime, I want to thank you, all of you. I thank every American family which cherishes the warmth of its home and wishes the same warmth to other people. I thank President Biden and both parties, at the Senate and the House, for your invaluable assistance. I thank your cities and your citizens who supported Ukraine this year, who hosted our Ukrainians, our people, who waved our national flags, who acted to help us. Thank you all, from everyone who is now at the front line, from everyone who is awaiting victory.
Standing here today, I recall the wars of the president Franklin Delano Roosevelt, which are I think so good for this moment. The American people, in their righteous might, will win through to absolute victory. The Ukrainian people will win, too, absolutely.
I know that everything depends on us, on Ukrainian armed forces, yet so much depends on the world. So much in the world depends on you. When I was in Bakhmut yesterday, our heroes gave me the flag, the battle flag, the flag of those who defend Ukraine, Europe and the world at the cost of their lives. They asked me to bring this flag to you, to the U.S. Congress, to members of the House of Representatives and senators whose decisions can save millions of people.
So, let these decisions be taken. Let this flag stay with you, ladies and gentlemen. This flag is a symbol of our victory in this war. We stand, we fight and we will win because we are united — Ukraine, America and the entire free world.
Just one thing, if I can, the last thing — thank you so much, may God protect our brave troops and citizens, may God forever bless the United States of America. Merry Christmas and a happy, victorious New Year. Slava Ukraini. Glory to Ukraine.
December 22, 2022 – Thank you for standing with Ukraine!
December 22, 2022 – “We think it will be a very good sign to all the democratic allies who are looking to the US as a leader and someone to follow in terms of supplying Ukraine with weapons.”
December 27, 2022 – President Zelenski’s visit to Washington was an epoch-making event. After the midterm elections, there was major concern that the U.S. might change its stance on military aid to Ukraine. Today, we now know many of the arrangements that were made during Zelensky’s visit to the US. To tell us more about that visit and many developments regarding the war in Ukraine we will be joined by: Kira Rudik – Member of Ukrainian Parliament, Leader of Political party Golos.
January 11, 2023
March 8, 2023 – The United Arab Emirates will help Ukraine build new housing for family-type orphanages that have been left without a roof over their heads due to Russian aggression. This was announced by the First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska following a meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nagayan. Olena Zelenska met with the head of state on the first day of her visit to the country. The plans of the First Lady include participation in the Forbes 30/50 summit. To talk about Ukraine, the courage of Ukrainians and the fight against the aggressor. Ukraine and the United Arab Emirates are already implementing several common projects. One of them is the popularization of Ukrainian history and culture. More details about the project and cultural diplomacy of Ukraine – in our report.
June 22, 2023 – David Petraeus – the war is now in Russia.
August 3, 2023 – President Zelenskyy has insisted that Ukraine is grateful for the support given by the West – but suggested Ukraine too deserves some thanks for holding Russia back. Speaking at a conference of Ukrainian ambassadors, Zelenskyy is reported to have said: “Ukraine knows how to be grateful and is grateful to every country, absolutely to all people, to every nation that helped us.” “But our contribution to the common security deserves gratitude,” he added. Zelensky’s comments can be read within the context of several controversies sparked by senior international figures questioning Ukraine’s response to their help.
0:00 INTRODUCTION
2:58 UKRAINE-POLAND ROW OVER GRATITUDE
4:14 KREMLIN SAYS KYIV-WARSAW ROW TO INTENSIFY
5:00 ZELENSKY’S OUTBURST AT NATO ANGERED US, UK