TIME 2022 person of the Year revealed as Volodymyr Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been selected as TIME's Person of the Year for 2022 because he embodies the spirit of Ukraine, according to the magazine. 

Zelensky's selection was announced Wednesday on NBC's "Today" show. 

"This year’s choice was the most clear-cut in memory," TIME's editor-in-chief, Edward Felsenthal, wrote in a letter about the decision. "Whether the battle for Ukraine fills one with hope or with fear, Volodymyr Zelensky galvanized the world in a way we haven’t seen in decades."

A former comedian and television star, Zelensky rose to prominence in the west as Russia began making moves to invade its neighboring country. 

As the early days of the war unfolded, Zelensky offered blunt but often reassuring and warm messages to his people, publicly speaking in frequent addresses even while assassins attempted to take his life. 

[popermen]

What’s with the comparison to Hitler? I don’t see a connection. Maybe I am missing out on some juicy conspiracy theory.

[bobbobbington]

Zelensky, a guy who targets his own people with the Azov battalion?

[lwzfog]

Michael Chomiak is proud ! Slava the M.I.C. Bobby Kagan & Vicky Nuland will bring more cookies !

[trgovanjedeonicama]

Wow history repeats itself. Can someone look up and tell who was person of the year in 1938 just before WW2? I wonder who could be 🤔!!!

[JohnDoe-wypy]

As a co-winner of the 2006 Time Person of the Year award I would like to welcome Mr. Zelensky to the club.