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Kyiv hosts sixth Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen

The sixth Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen was held on the grounds of St. Sophia of Kyiv on Aug. 24, Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day, bringing together representatives from 14 countries to discuss resilience in an era of uncertainty.

25 August, 04:45 PM

Zelenska urges EU, US to help shoot down Russian missiles

First Lady Olena Zelenska responded to a massive Russian attack on Ukraine overnight into July 30, calling on international partners to help shoot down Russian aerial targets.

30 July, 05:35 PM

Olena Zelenska meets Ukrainian orphans evacuated from Odesa children’s home in Turkey

Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska met in Turkey with orphans evacuated from the Sonechko children’s home in Odesa at the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, she said on Facebook July 8.

9 July, 10:57 AM

Olena Zelenska launches Ukrainian-language audio guide at Atatürk memorial in Ankara

Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska visited Anıtkabir, the mausoleum and memorial of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, during her visit to Turkey for the NATO summit and launched a Ukrainian-language audio guide there, she said on social media July 8.

8 July, 06:32 PM

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Olena Zelenska arrive in Ankara for NATO summit

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, together with First Lady Olena Zelenska, arrived in Ankara on July 7 to participate in the NATO summit, according to the president’s post on X.

7 July, 01:04 PM

NABU denies false Russian claims of “investigation” into Olena Zelenska

The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) refuted Russian disinformation claims alleging that Ukraine’s first lady, Elena Zelenska, is under “investigation”, the agency wrote on May 17.

18 May, 10:47 AM

Zelenska meets George W. Bush in Dallas to discuss Ukraine’s future and support

Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska met with former U.S. President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush in Dallas, Texas, she said in a Facebook post on March 27.

27 March, 11:18 AM

Olena Zelenska joins “Fostering the Future Together” summit launched by Melania Trump

Ukraine’s first lady Olena Zelenska took part in the “Fostering the Future Together” initiative launched by U.S. first lady Melania Trump, with the second day of the meeting set to take place at the White House, her office said on Facebook on March 25.

25 March, 12:00 PM

'Above all, remain human': Zelenska addresses Ukrainians on war anniversary

Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska recalled the first days of Russia’s full-scale invasion and addressed Ukrainians on the fourth anniversary of the war, reflecting on the country’s resilience since the assault began.

24 February, 01:00 PM

Kyiv honors victims killed during 2013–2014 protests

A memorial march was held in Kyiv on Feb. 20 to honor people killed by police during the 2013–2014 Revolution of Dignity, known as the Heavenly Hundred. NV publishes photos from the commemoration.

21 February, 02:48 AM

'She’s no longer a child,' Zelenskyy reflects on time lost with his kids

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a lack of time meant he missed much of his children’s growing up, speaking about his 21-year-old daughter and 13-year-old son in an interview with British journalist Piers Morgan on Feb. 19.

19 February, 06:57 PM

Zelenskyy and First Lady greet Ukrainians with New Year message

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and first lady Olena Zelenska wished Ukrainians a happy New Year, sharing a traditional family portrait on social media on Jan. 1.

1 January, 01:53 PM

Ireland pledges $145 million in nonlethal aid to Ukraine

Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin said his country will provide EUR125 million ($145.2 million) to Kyiv, including EUR100 million for nonlethal military assistance and EUR25 million to help repair Ukraine’s energy system.

2 December 2025, 09:51 PM

Zelenskyy and Macron hold talks on ending the war and security guarantees

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that he held talks with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron on Dec. 1.

1 December 2025, 06:42 PM

Olena Zelenska joins the Ukraine–France presidential meeting in Paris

First ladies Olena Zelenska and Brigitte Macron joined the meeting between the presidents of Ukraine and France in Paris on Dec. 1.

1 December 2025, 06:03 PM

Olena Zelenska presents First Ladies’ Summit platform at UN General Assembly

Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska presented the Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen platform at a meeting with representatives of international organizations on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly in New York.

25 September 2025, 12:58 PM

Olena Zelenska meets Queen Silvia and Queen Mathilde at UN General Assembly

First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska met with Queen Silvia of Sweden and Queen Mathilde of Belgium during the 80th session of the UN General Assembly. Zelenska thanked Queen Silvia for expanding the work of her Childhood Foundation in Ukraine.

24 September 2025, 12:05 PM

First Lady’s Independence Day outfit honors Ukraine’s resilience

Ukraine’s First Lady, Olena Zelenska, participated in official Independence Day events on Aug. 24. At Sophia Square, she attended a ceremony where President Volodymyr Zelensky presented honorary awards.

25 August 2025, 03:10 PM

President Zelenskyy wears symbolic vyshyvanka at Independence Day prayer

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska honored fallen Ukrainian defenders and took part in a traditional prayer for Ukraine at Kyiv’s St. Sophia Cathedral on Independence Day, Aug. 24.

24 August 2025, 06:30 PM

Four helicopters evacuate badly injured Ukrainian troops — HUR

Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence released footage showing four helicopters evacuating large numbers of wounded soldiers on Aug. 9.

10 August 2025, 12:49 AM

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