Olena Zelenska

Olena Zelenska and Pope Francis hold talks in Vatican — photos

Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska met with Pope Francis at the Vatican, highlighting that 592 children have been killed by Russian aggression, she shared on social media on Nov. 20.

20 November 2024, 05:59 PM

Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska and dignitaries grace ELLE cover

Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska, along with high-ranking guests from the fourth Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen, has appeared on the cover of ELLE magazine.

20 October 2024, 06:44 PM

Olena Zelenska and Volodymyr Zelenskyy thank Joe and Jill Biden for backing Ukraine

Olena Zelenska and Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared a joint photo with U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, taken during the ceremonies at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. They expressed their gratitude for US support.

27 September 2024, 03:02 PM

Jill Biden expresses support for Ukraine during UN meeting with Olena Zelenska

U.S. First Lady Jill Biden met with Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska during the Future Summit at U.N. headquarters, where Zelenska delivered a speech on Sept. 24.

25 September 2024, 12:50 PM

Olena Zelenska addresses UN headquarters and meets with Jill Biden

On the sidelines of the Future Summit at U.N. headquarters, Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska launched a high-level event titled "Securing the Future for Children: Addressing new Challenges for Soft Power" on Sept. 24.

24 September 2024, 01:07 PM

Zelenska opens first spouses’ summit in Kyiv

The fourth annual Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen, hosted by Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska, was held in Kyiv on Sept. 12.

12 September 2024, 11:34 PM

Zelenskyy and First Lady thank teachers, defenders as new school year begins in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska expressed gratitude to teachers and defenders in their addresses to Ukrainians on the start of the new school year, which were posted on social media on Sept. 2.

2 September 2024, 11:42 AM

Ukraine's First Lady honors National Flag Day with powerful photo series

Ukraine’s First Lady, Olena Zelenska congratulated Ukrainians on National Flag Day and posted a series of photos by Ukrainian photographers highlighting the flag on her Instagram account on Aug. 23.

23 August 2024, 03:05 PM

Zelenskyys visit children’s hospital in hometown

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on Aug. 20, with his wife, Olena Zelenska. The First Couple also traveled to their hometown of Kryvyi Rih.

20 August 2024, 04:46 PM

Olena Zelenska reveals the war's impact on her marriage with President Zelenskyy

In an interview with Lord Michael Ashcroft, First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska discussed how the war has impacted her marriage with President Volodymyr Zelensky as they approach their 21st wedding anniversary in September.

18 August 2024, 06:38 PM

Ukraine’s Education Ministry to conduct internal gender audit

Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska has initiated the preparation and implementation of a gender audit as part of national efforts to create a barrier-free favorable working environment for both men and women, the Ministry of Education and Science announced on August 6.

7 August 2024, 11:12 AM

Olena Zelenska and Victoria Starmer connect over brunch at NATO summit

Olena Zelenska and Victoria Starmer, wife of the new British Prime Minister, had brunch together in Washington during the NATO 75th anniversary summit, the Ukrainian First Lady wrote on Facebook on July 11.

12 July 2024, 01:56 PM

Ukrainian First Lady meets her counterparts in Washington

First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska accompanied President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his visit to Washington for the NATO Anniversary Summit, where she met with other first ladies and gentlemen, she wrote on Facebook on July 11.

11 July 2024, 03:13 PM

Zelenskyy and First Lady honor Holodomor victims at Washington memorial

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, accompanied by First Lady Olena Zelenska, paid tribute to the victims of the Holodomor at the Memorial in Washington during his official visit to the NATO Summit on July 9.

10 July 2024, 02:44 PM

Scythian Gold exhibition opens in Kyiv

An exhibition of the Scythian Gold artifact collection has opened in Kyiv after being returned to Ukraine from the Netherlands following 10 years of legal disputes, Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska announced on July 4.

5 July 2024, 02:28 AM

Olena Zelenska announces date for fourth Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen

The fourth Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen will be held on Sept. 12 in Kyiv, focusing on child safety during armed conflicts, Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska announced.

18 June 2024, 03:15 PM

World leaders unite in France to remember pivotal WWII Normandy landings

On June 6, numerous world leaders participated in celebrations in France to mark the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings, a key Allied operation in World War II. Attendees included King Charles III of Great Britain, US President Joe Biden, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, as well as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska.

7 June 2024, 12:15 PM

President Zelenskyy and First Lady celebrate Vyshyvanka Day, honor Ukrainian heritage

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska congratulated Ukrainians on Vyshyvanka Day, a day celebrating traditional Ukrainian clothing, observed on May 16.

16 May 2024, 04:13 PM

Duchess of Edinburgh visits Kyiv

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, arrived in Kyiv on April 29, marking the first visit to Ukraine by a UK royal family member since 2014, according to UK newspaper The Independent.

30 April 2024, 02:11 AM

Olena Zelenska: Ukraine's victory is a win for humanity and global security

Ukraine’s First Lady, Olena Zelenska, opened up about her personal hopes amidst the ongoing war and the broader significance of Ukraine's struggle for the international community in an interview with the Slovenian publication OnaPlus on April 2.

4 April 2024, 06:25 PM

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