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Ukrainians grapple with consequences of Trump's pause on military aid • Mar. 4, 2025, 6:17 AM ET (AP)

Without US help, Zelenskyy has few options except to repair his relationship with the White House • Mar. 4, 2025, 6:12 AM ET (AP)

Trump pauses US military aid to Ukraine while pressuring Zelenskyy to move toward quick end to war • Mar. 4, 2025, 4:23 AM ET (AP)

How Trump's history with Russia and Ukraine set the stage for a blowup with Zelenskyy • Mar. 3, 2025, 8:32 PM ET (AP)

France's prime minister tears into Trump's attack on Zelenskyy as a staggering show of 'brutality' • Mar. 3, 2025, 4:15 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As	Volodymyr Zelenskyy • Volodymyr Zelenskiy
Born	January 25, 1978 (age 47) • Kryvyy Rih • Ukraine
Title / Office	president (2019-), Ukraine
Political Affiliation	Servant of the People
Role In	Ukraine scandal

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