Who Is Volodymyr Zelensky? How Ukraine’s President Caught the World’s Attention | WSJ

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has propelled President Volodymyr Zelensky onto the world stage. WSJ looks at how the former television star's use of social media brought his wartime messages to a global audience. Photo: Davit Kachkachishvili/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

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[tooreal]

In the old times, when your kingdom is surrounded, you don't abandon the people and leave, you go to the front line and fight with your people.

[AJHR]

He is the Commander, kudos for not deserting your country and prayers upon your life!

[minorcek]

You know putin hates the fact zelynsky has already made a legacy for himself. One that putin has always wanted, if not better

[lynnguyen]

No word for me to express my admiring to Zelenskyy .He is a man who changes the world history and human kinds will remember him like a super hero that we only see in movies . He is amazing example for young children in the world .

[jamesbarnes]

I so wish that we in the US had a president with even 1% of the strength and courage that this man has.

[lynnguyen]

World History will remember Zelenskyy President like a hero. Every speech he makes give us a motivation and creating us patriotism

[michaelquinn]

Zelensky has more guts and patriotism that all of the politicians in the West.

[Hivaima]

I'm Iranian and I wish that iranians had a president like you. someone who is pretty brave and patriot. our government have betrayed the Iranians for Russia. we pray for you and Ukraine.

[augustus]

Sometimes it's that what overcomes you that defines you as a person.
When Russia invaded, Zelensky could have gone the route of Ashraf Ghani or Nelson Mandela.
He claimed his role in history, fighting tooth and nail to protect his country.

[marijamare]

Let god bless Ukrainian people and their sweet, sexy, hendsome and young president Zelenskyy.. Regards from Croatia. Slava Ukrajini 🇺🇦🇪🇬😘♥️♥️♥️♥️

[MrSupernova]

Much respect to this man! Slava Ukraini!!

[katherine]

He’s not a perfect president but he’s definitely the best president for Ukraine to get them though this time right now

[cherylsemrau]

In Canada there is a channel that is showing Servant of the People. They are using it to raise funds for Ukraine. Slava Ukraine.

[TheMiccoliGroup]

He laughed and
we laughed with him.
He prayed and
we prayed for him.

A flight to safety they offered him.
As his disciples cover him in Kevlar
He raised his voice wearily.
His words and actions spoke to me.

"Ukraine is Worth Saving."
"We are worth saving."

And so we play
on our cellular phones
while Caesar threatens
us with atomic bombs.

No one is sure which side
Judas will stand
distracting us as
our farms turn to sand.

While we suck on oil
like babies on a nipple
and watch the nightly news
as bombs leave a ripple.

Remember the Jew who
stayed with his people
as his grain left the port
to feed your starving sheeple.

The actor who became
a leader putting
the others to shame
We all wished he was
our president
not just Ukraine's.

[justineajiambo]

Zelensky determination is a key to success . you have been a good example of the world God bless you.

[kmo]

Wouldn’t surprise me if after this is over someone makes a documentary about him and how he’s been through all this. In U.K. myself I had never even heard of him 2 week ago now he’s in news here all time. Wish he would do more interviews in English as I seen one in English and he’s pretty much fluent but in another he speaks bits in English but most in Ukrainian so maybe he has to get what he wants to say translated.

[mercifulwolf]

Always count on a comedian to bring joy and hope in the darkest of times

[marymagdalene]

which is more important for you.. your personal friendship with biden or the lives of your citezens??
praises from west like "this ukraine president is so brave" is not enough for you to throw the lives of your citezens😭😭😭

[aroundandround]

He’s a TV guy, just like Trump, and much as most would instinctively fidget at that comparison, it’s a fact that they both were/are very good at using media to their advantage.

[KA-eusy]

The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. Edmund Burke