Olena Zelenska

‘One of the scariest nights’: Olena Zelenska reacts sharply to latest Russian attack on Kyiv, thanks air defense forces

Russia launched a massive combined strike against Ukraine overnight on July 4, with Kyiv as one of its primary targets. First Lady Olena Zelenska responded to the assault by thanking Ukraine’s air defense units and emergency responders.

4 July 2025, 02:13 PM

Olena Zelenska addresses the world and honors fallen Ukrainians on Kyiv’s Day of Mourning

Kyiv declared a day of mourning for those killed in the massive combined attack by Russia on the night of June 17, with the First Lady of Ukraine honoring the memory of all those who lost their lives in the war Russia is waging against Ukraine on June 18.

18 June 2025, 06:39 PM

Zelenskyy visits Vienna before G7 summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and first Lady Olena Zelenska arrived in Vienna to meet with the Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen and First Lady Doris Schmidauer, Heute newspaper reported on June 16.

16 June 2025, 12:14 PM

Zelenskyy, First Lady honor Ukrainian kids returned from Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska welcomed Ukrainian children who were returned after getting abducted by Russian occupation forces, the President’s Office said on June 3.

4 June 2025, 12:46 AM

Zelenskyy and wife meet Pope Leo XIV in Vatican — video

Pope Leo XIV met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska at the Vatican, the Vatican press office said, releasing a video of the meeting on May 18.

18 May 2025, 10:17 PM

Olena Zelenska reveals reaction to Zelenskyy-Trump dispute

The First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, revealed her reaction to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s argument with Donald Trump at the White House, which led to Zelenskyy leaving early, in an interview with TV presenter Marichka Padalko on May 16.

17 May 2025, 02:55 PM

Hobby from youth still helps me emotionally — Olena Zelenska

A hobby Olena Zelenska learned in her youth now helps her emotionally recharge, First Lady of Ukraine said in an interview with Marichka Padalko on May 16.

16 May 2025, 02:48 PM

Zelenskyy and first lady mark Vyshyvanka and Family Day with message of unity

Two national celebrations coincided in Ukraine on May 15—Vyshyvanka Day and Family Day—and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska marked the occasion with a message of unity, tradition, and intergenerational connection.

15 May 2025, 11:58 AM

Zelenskyy visits Czech Republic for defense talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in the Czech Republic on Sunday, May 4, for a working visit aimed at strengthening bilateral defense cooperation and thanking Prague for its continued support. Zelenskyy confirmed his arrival on X, noting he was accompanied by First Lady Olena Zelenska.

4 May 2025, 03:08 PM

Zelenskyys honor Pope Francis at historic Vatican funeral

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska participated in the farewell ceremony for Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican on April 26.

26 April 2025, 02:03 PM

Zelenskyy arrives in South Africa for talks with President Ramaphosa — video

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska arrived in South Africa for their first official visit to hold talks with President Cyril Ramaphosa, Zelenskyy wrote on X on April 24.

24 April 2025, 10:48 AM

Zelenska: Crimes against humanity becoming ‘the norm’

Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska issued an emotional appeal to the international community on April 4, urging the world not to ignore Russia’s daily attacks on Ukraine.

5 April 2025, 01:45 PM

Zelenskyy and his family earned 15 million hryvnias in 2024

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his family earned 15,286,532 hryvnias ($372,000) in 2024, according to his official income declaration published by the Presidential Office on March 30.

31 March 2025, 10:52 AM

Zelenskyy highlights his best advisors in difficult times

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed who he turns to for advice when he has doubts in an inteview with Le Figaro - the oldest French newspaper, on March 26.

28 March 2025, 03:20 PM

Zelenskyy arrives in Finland seeking stronger partnership

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Finland on Tuesday, March 18, Finnish broadcaster Helsingin Sanomat reported.

18 March 2025, 06:25 PM

Olena Zelenska, Lord Ashcroft visit Borodyanka to support rebuilding

Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska visited Borodyanka, a town in Kyiv Oblast that Russian forces leveled three years ago during their assault on the capital. She was accompanied by one of Ukraine’s donors, British businessman and philanthropist Lord Michael Ashcroft, NV reported.

26 February 2025, 03:36 PM

Ukraine's President and First Lady honor memory of Heavenly Hundred Heroes in Kyiv

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska participated in a ceremony commemorating the Heavenly Hundred Heroes at the memorial on Heavenly Hundred Heroes Alley in Kyiv on Feb. 20.

20 February 2025, 02:27 PM

Zelenskyy discusses prisoner exchange with UAE President in Abu Dhabi meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Feb. 17.

17 February 2025, 02:18 PM

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady arrive in UAE for official visit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska arrived in the UAE for an official visit on Feb. 17.

17 February 2025, 10:42 AM

Olena Zelenska on supporting mental health with Zelenskyy during the war

Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska discussed efforts with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to support mental health during the war in a joint interview on the "United News" telethon on Jan. 3.

3 January 2025, 04:38 PM

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