Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelenskyy is a Ukrainian politician and former entertainer who, since 2019, has served as the sixth president of Ukraine. He took office five years after the start of the Russo-Ukrainian war with Russia's annexation of Crimea and invasion of the Donbas, and has continued to serve during the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, which has been ongoing since February 2022.
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Aug 16, 2026
Lean Left
Zelenskyy said Ukraine struck a Russian space facility in Samara, part of continuing long-range strikes inside Russia.
Lean Left is split between supporting Ukrainian self-defense and fearing that strikes deep into Russia turn a defensive war into an escalatory contest with dangerous consequences.
Aug 10, 2026
Lean Right
Zelenskyy secured Serbian pledges to work together on EU membership as Russian influence in the region wanes.
Conservatives applaud Ukraine's diplomatic wins and want Canada to maintain firm support for Kyiv against Russian aggression.
Aug 9, 2026
Lean Right
His government reported civilian deaths in Kyiv while Ukrainian forces hit Russian oil infrastructure.
The right is split between supporting him as a defender against aggression and questioning the cost to American taxpayers.
Aug 9, 2026
Lean Left
Leads a country reeling from fresh Russian attacks on Kyiv, where civilian deaths keep mounting.
The left broadly supports Ukraine's defense but remains split on whether current Western aid levels are sufficient or whether more urgent diplomatic off-ramps are needed.
Aug 6, 2026
Far Left
Zelenskyy blamed allies for slow air defense deliveries after a Russian overnight attack on Kyiv killed at least 17 people.
The radical left supports Ukraine's resistance but uses this moment to attack Western arms industry profiteering and demand real, swift defensive support rather than symbolic gestures.
Jul 30, 2026
Far Right
He warned of a massive Russian attack tonight and said Ukraine is preparing defenses.
Religious Zionists see Zelenskyy as a determined leader under siege, though their main concern is Iran and Hezbollah threats.
Jul 29, 2026
Lean Right
His office is working with Netanyahu's office to set up a meeting in the US, highlighting a potential diplomatic engagement.
Conservatives distrust Zelenskyy for his alignment with the West and see his cooperation with Israel as a threat to Iran's interests.
Jul 29, 2026
Far Left
Zelenskyy is also attending Graham's funeral and meeting with Trump, signalling continued US support for Ukraine.
The radical left supports Ukraine's self-defence but warns that Zelenskyy's close ties to military hawks like Graham risk prolonging war and sidelining diplomacy.
Jul 28, 2026
Far Right
Referred to as the 'opportunist in Kyiv' whose government's unwise actions against Iran will not go unanswered.
Criticized for provoking Iran and misunderstanding the country's military resolve.
Jul 28, 2026
Center
Zelenskyy spoke about defence sackings, a possible drone deal, and the prospect of a long war from Kyiv.
Lib Dems strongly support Ukraine and believe the UK should increase military aid, so his call for a long war signals the need for sustained commitment.