Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Ukraine president’s path from comedian to wartime leader | JUST THE FAQS

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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[jennisteel]

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

[andersonsystem]

He is amazing president and is a good man. Most leaders would leave the country but he stays and fight. He has character.

[PatriceMarieDobson]

Zelenskyy is one of the more famous men in the world!! For ALL THE GOOD REASONS. LOVE ANF RESPECT FOREVER!🙏🏻💖👍🏻

[PatriceMarieDobson]

May God protect and Guide Zelenskyy 🙏🏻💖

[ak-jtxg]

This is what happens when bad comedian became US-managed bad president with a lack of any political skills, expertise and willing to prevent war which destroyed his country... A very tragic lesson for the whole world.

[Nature.]

Till today, comedian president of Ukraine didn't understand how and what to play in real life just admitted that he was true comedian by entertaining whole world for two

Atleast NATO had made wise decision not to directly engage war with Russia, other wise whole world be in fire and inhabitable for mankind... 🙏🙏🙏

Sorry for whole innocent losses 💐💐💐

[hamesh]

I have one concern with him.. he needs to really understand that concession some times really is needed to solve a conflict.. and then move on to fight another day..