Volodymyr Zelensky

Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelensky, signed a bill that legalizes medical cannabis on Wednesday, reiterating his earlier stance on the issue, reported Reuters. The move follows the Ukrainian Parliament successfully unblocking the approval of a medical marijuana legalization bill in...

The U.S. has been a key financial backer for Ukraine during its ongoing conflict with Russia. However, Congress is currently split over approving an additional $100 billion in aid for Ukraine and Israel, aimed at assisting them in their respective global conflicts. This situation raises concerns...

Ukraine has been at war with Russia for more than a year and a half and continues to face struggles to defend itself without financial help from other countries. The leader of the Ukraine met with several billionaires and business leaders Wednesday in a potential financing move. What Happened:...

Ukraine officials are criticizing Elon Musk for withholding internet access to the Ukrainian military through his company, Starlink. Ukraine officials are expressing strong criticism of Elon Musk, accusing him of withholding internet access to the Ukrainian military through his company, Starlink....

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell fell victim in January to a prank call by Russians masquerading as Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky. And the Fed chair was as consistent with the pranksters as he is during his speeches. Vladimir Kuznetsov and Alexei Stolyarov, a Russian comedy...

A new documentary about the war between Russia and Ukraine includes comments from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. What Happened: February 2023 marked the one-year anniversary since Russia invaded Ukraine in what Russian President Vladimir Putin called a “special military...

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to be the star of a new reality show, but there’s a huge catch. Here are the details on a new show called “Keeping Up With The Kremlin.” What Happened: Putin has been one of the most notorious political figures in the world for decades...

A leading film festival could include one of the most talked about films of the year thanks to the person behind the camera and the subject of the documentary. Here are the details of a documentary about the war in Ukraine. What Happened: Academy Award-winning actor Sean Penn shot a movie in...

The 80th annual Golden Globes honored the top movies and television shows of the last year with an in-person and televised event. The ceremony featured wins from several of the top streaming companies, saw Marvel do something for the first time in its movie history, and included a virtual...

Russian Chess Grandmaster Garry Kasparov, who holds a pro-Ukraine stance, said the new U.K. Prime Minister made his first call "to the leader of the free world" after Rishi Sunak and the Ukrainian president discussed the war on Tuesday.  What Happened: Kasparov, in a tweet on...

While Ukraine is continuing its counteroffensive in the northeast of the country as it tries to reclaim more occupied land from Russia, Elon Musk is pondering how the war is going to end. What happened: Musk polled his more than 107 million Twitter followers on Monday to determine whether they...

"Star Wars" actor Mark Hamill is joining a real-life resistance effort by raising money to aid Ukraine against Russia. What Happened: Hamill, who portrayed Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars film franchise, is becoming an ambassador for United24, the global initiative launched by Ukrainian...

The leader of Ukraine shared his thoughts on former U.S. President Donald Trump praising the Russian leader for engaging in war. What Happened: Among the questions Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was asked by CNN host Fareed Zakaria Sunday was what he thought about the comments...

The president of Ukraine spoke virtually ahead of the opening bell for the New York Stock Exchange Tuesday. Here’s why he was part of the ceremony and what he had to say about his country. What Happened: Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke before the opening bell of the New York Stock...

Before becoming president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky was an actor and comedian. Zelensky’s comedy series about an unlikely president of the country turned out to be a successful show and foreshadowing of a real-life story. The show is getting remade for another European country. What...