From "Dancing with the Stars" to wartime leader, here’s what you need to know about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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As Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, all eyes are on Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The politician, 44, has been hailed on social media as a hero, earning comparisons to George Washington and Winston Churchill for his refusal to flee his country as Russian forces closed in on the capital city of Kyiv. Despite being marked as Russia's No.1 target, Zelenskyy declared he'd fight back, telling U.S. officials, "I need ammunition, not a ride."
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Zelenskyy, the clown!
actor clown
NATO member Romania patrol jets and searching helicopter have crashed in black sea where russian forces are can this be just coincidence?
who cares
Zelenskiy is a true man of honor… all men should look to him as the example to strive for… All women should look to him and his wife as the example to strive for. if we all strived for this greatness the world would know peace and LOVE
one of the dumbest comments I’ve seen this week! wake up sheep, do research
Dude is turning his countrymen into canon fodder
I agree he is a good leader don’t listen to the Russian bots and trolls trying to gas light. I agree that ukraine has amazing president.
Wrong map…
Why isn’t Budjak on the Ukraine map?
He is amazing president and is a good man. Most leaders would leave the country but he stays and fight. He has character.