Volodymyr Zelensky
Mentioned in 82 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
# Volodymyr Zelensky Ukrainian President navigating ongoing peace negotiations with the Trump administration while maintaining his country's position amid the Russian invasion that began in 2022. Podcasts frequently discuss his diplomatic efforts, evolving stance on territorial concessions, and efforts to secure continued U.S. military and financial support. Known for his background as a entertainer-turned-politician and his four-year effort to sustain Ukrainian resistance despite initial survival skepticism.
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Episode Appearances
Up First from NPR · Jun 16, 2026
Israel Reacts To Iran Deal, Trump Meets World Leaders At G7, Georgia Primary Preview
“Met with G7 leaders to discuss Ukraine-Russia war negotiations and international support.”
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov · Jun 15, 2026
Trump’s Big Iran Announcement Raises More Questions Than Answers (ft. Ian Bremmer)
“Previously dismissed by Trump; now seen as winner with military offensive success”
The MeidasTouch Podcast · Jun 13, 2026
How World Leaders Forced Trump Into a Strategic Retreat
“Discussed as providing drone and military technology to Arab nations while launching counter-offensives”
The Bulwark Podcast · Jun 11, 2026
Anne Applebaum: Trump's Firehose of Lies
“Mentioned regarding drone technology innovation, military strategy, and technology sales to Gulf States”
The Tucker Carlson Show · Jun 11, 2026
BREAKING: U.S. Resumes Strikes on Iran. A Clean Exit Is Unlikely. Tucker and John Mearsheimer React.
“Pressured by U.S. and UK to abandon Istanbul negotiations with Russia, prolonging war against strategic interests”
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · Jun 10, 2026
6/10/26: Putin Assassination Attempt, Bernie Candidate Wins In CA, Cuba Preps For US War
“Discussed for initial denial of drone strikes on Putin, later acknowledging attack in June letter to Putin”
Up First from NPR · May 26, 2026
US Hits Iran Amid Talks, Russia-Ukraine War Intensifies, Texas Primary Runoff
“Ukrainian president calling for advanced air defense systems and accelerated European production”
The MeidasTouch Podcast · May 26, 2026
MeidasTouch Full Podcast - 5/26/26
“Leading innovative military response with drone technology while U.S. military aid paused”
Bobby Bones Presents: The BobbyCast · May 21, 2026
#613 - Bear Grylls on Running Wild with Celebrities, Climbing Mt. Everest & the Unexpected TV Friendships
“Featured in different type of show with security requirements; international political leader”
The MeidasTouch Podcast · May 19, 2026
MeidasTouch Full Podcast - 5/19/26
“Praised for military innovation and prescient warning to Trump about future security threats”
The Tucker Carlson Show · May 11, 2026
Zelensky’s Press Secretary Reveals All: Cocaine, Cover-ups, and the Only Obstacle Preventing Peace
“Primary subject of episode; alleged by guest to be corrupt, emotionally unstable, and prolonging war for personal benefit”
The MeidasTouch Podcast · May 6, 2026
Furious World Leaders Checkmate Trump and Force Surrender!!!
“Participated in European Political Community Summit and coordinated with European leaders on security strategy”
Pod Save the World · May 6, 2026
Bullsh*t Ceasefires Everywhere
“Proposed long-term ceasefire in response to Putin's parade day ceasefire offer”
The President's Daily Brief · May 5, 2026
PDB Afternoon Bulletin | May 5th, 2026: U.S. Opens Hormuz Shipping Lane Despite Iran Attacks & Russia and Ukraine Announce “Ceasefires"
“Ukrainian leader proposing conflicting ceasefire timeline (May 5-6) and dismissing Putin's proposal as 'not serious'”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · May 5, 2026
A Very Aggressive Scent
“Offered to halt drone attacks on Russian Victory Day parade, demonstrating psychological warfare and confidence in military position”
The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway · Apr 30, 2026
The Iran War Has No Exit — ft. Ian Bremmer
“Discussed as leader Trump believes he can pressure more easily than Putin on war negotiations”
The MeidasTouch Podcast · Apr 27, 2026
Top World Leaders Finally Make Power Move Trump Feared Most!!
“Ukrainian leader positioned as de facto leader of free world, securing defense partnerships and EU funding”
Sarah Westall - Business Game Changers · Apr 25, 2026
Socrates Now Signals War Escalation | Martin Armstrong
“Criticized as unstable leader banning critical media; accused of maintaining death lists”
Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe Edition · Apr 23, 2026
Oil Back Above $100, Tesla’s $25B Robot Bet, Drugs Kept From Europe
“Meeting with European leaders in Cyprus regarding 90 billion euro EU loan for Ukraine”
Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition · Apr 22, 2026
Iran Peace Deal in Limbo; Redistricting Passes in Virginia
“Seeking Turkish-mediated summit with Putin as U.S.-brokered negotiations stall due to Middle East conflict.”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · Apr 18, 2026
Victor Davis Hanson: Iran in Shambles, Rubio Targets Regime Families, and the Return of the Impeachment Hoax
“Denied feeling pressure over Trump aid; prefers Trump's deterrence approach over Biden's ambiguous support”
Global News Podcast · Apr 16, 2026
Pope Leo: 'world ravaged by handful of tyrants'
“Led minute's silence for victims of Russian drone attacks; signed defense deal with Saudi Arabia”
Bulwark Takes · Apr 16, 2026
Trump Said “Total Blockade”—That’s Not Happening | Command Post
“Discussed for rejecting Trump pressure to concede territory and maintaining Ukraine's military independence”
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff · Apr 15, 2026
Trump Thinks He’s Jesus. Iran Blockade Update. Ukrainian Robots Take a Battlefield. w/ Michael Steele.
“Announced first battlefield position captured entirely by robotic systems and drones without infantry involvement”
Global News Podcast · Apr 13, 2026
Pope: 'I will not debate war with Trump'
“Congratulates Mojoel on election victory, hopes for removal of Hungarian blockade on EU Ukraine support”
NPR News Now · Apr 10, 2026
NPR News: 04-10-2026 7PM EDT
“Called for Easter truce and agreed to Putin's ceasefire offer as chance for peace progress”
Louder with Crowder · Apr 8, 2026
Breaking Down Trump's Iran Ceasefire: Triumph or TACO?
“Admonished UN ineffectiveness over Iran's Strait of Hormuz actions; criticized for supporting attacks”
NPR News Now · Apr 7, 2026
NPR News: 04-07-2026 6PM EDT
“Proposed pause in energy infrastructure attacks over Orthodox Easter weekend, expressed doubt Russia would accept”
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff · Apr 3, 2026
US Fighter Shot Down in Iran. Hegseth Purges Army Chief and More Generals. Inside Artemis w/ NASA Commander Scott Kelly.
“Discussing Iran's military support to Russia and drone transfers enabling attacks on Ukrainian civilians”
NatSec Matters · Apr 1, 2026
Ukraine's Persistence, Baltic 'Gray Zone' Attacks & Russia's Weak Spots: Mark Montgomery
“Discussed regarding territorial concessions, diplomatic leverage, and unwillingness to cede fortress belt”
Bannon`s War Room · Mar 27, 2026
Episode 5252: CPAC Day 2 Cont.
“Mentioned regarding Ukraine conflict; Trump notes extreme hatred between Putin and Zelensky complicates peace”
The Daily · Mar 25, 2026
Are Higher Energy Prices Here to Stay?
“Mentioned in context of concerns about lifting sanctions on Russian oil exports”
Letters from an American · Mar 19, 2026
“Stunning Interference”
“Recipient of Trump's July 2019 phone call demanding he smear Joe Biden's son Hunter”
Letters from an American · Mar 14, 2026
Administration Prosecutes Iran War Without a Plan
“Confirmed Ukraine sent drone experts and interceptor drones to Jordan at U.S. request”
NPR News Now · Mar 9, 2026
NPR News: 03-09-2026 6PM EDT
“Ukraine President dispatched drone teams to Middle East to help U.S. allies combat Iranian drone weapons after U.S. request”
Global News Podcast · Mar 9, 2026
Iran war: Oil prices soar
“Ukrainian President sending drone defense experts to Gulf states; leveraging Ukraine's anti-drone expertise for diplomacy”
Global News Podcast · Mar 9, 2026
Mojtaba Khamenei named as Iran's new supreme leader
“Ukrainian President sending drone defense experts to Gulf states; seeking Patriot missiles in exchange”
NPR News Now · Mar 7, 2026
NPR News: 03-06-2026 7PM EST
“Ukrainian President criticizing Orban for blocking EU aid, threatening to not restore Russian oil pipeline supplying Hungary”
Bulwark Takes · Mar 6, 2026
Trump Says He’ll Choose Iran’s Next Leader (w/ Marc Polymeropoulos)
“Ukrainian President offering drone expertise to US despite strained relationship”
Global News Podcast · Mar 6, 2026
Trump demands Iran's unconditional surrender
“Ukrainian President criticizing Hungary's blocking of €90B EU loan and expressing anger over Russian Paralympic participation”
Global News Podcast · Mar 5, 2026
US and Israel step up attacks on Iran
“Ukrainian President offering drone and missile defense technology and expertise to Gulf states as diplomatic investment”
PBS News Hour - Full Show · Feb 28, 2026
Keith Kellogg breaks down Trump's Ukraine strategy and Putin's negotiating style
“Ukrainian President; discussed regarding diplomatic approach, communication style, and relationship with Trump administration”
Ones Ready · Feb 27, 2026
Ops Brief 132: Daily Drop - 27 Feb 2026 - Chinese Pilot Training Arrest & Offensive Chinese Satellites
“Ukrainian President who highlighted timing of Russian 420-drone and 39-missile attack hours before U.S.-Ukrainian talks in Geneva”
NPR News Now · Feb 26, 2026
NPR News: 02-25-2026 7PM EST
“Ukraine President negotiating peace terms with Trump administration ahead of Geneva talks”
Letters from an American · Feb 25, 2026
February 24, 2026
“Ukrainian President who refused Trump's demands for territorial concessions in Feb 2025 Oval Office meeting and continues leading Ukrainian resistance.”
Deadline: White House · Feb 25, 2026
“Ahead of the State of the Union”
“Ukrainian President; quoted on Ukraine's defense of independence and Putin's failure to achieve war objectives”
Newshour · Feb 24, 2026
Ukrainians reflect on four years of war
“Ukrainian President delivering video address on four-year anniversary, asserting Russia failed to break Ukrainian people”
NPR News Now · Feb 24, 2026
NPR News: 02-24-2026 5PM EST
“Ukrainian President marking four-year anniversary of Russian invasion; seeking Trump's continued support during State of Union”
Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Feb 24, 2026
I Rolled A 6. Do I Go After The Pope Or Those Damn Immigrants?
“Ukrainian president quoted on war survival and negotiation efforts; noted as surviving four years despite initial expectations”
Democracy Now! Audio · Feb 24, 2026
Democracy Now! 2026-02-24 Tuesday
“Ukrainian President marking fourth anniversary of Russian invasion and calling for continued international support”