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Volodymyr Zelenskyy: from stand-up to statesman
He began his career as a comedian
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As Ukrainian cities continue to be battered by relentless Russian missile and artillery attacks, the country's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has urged the world to get behind Ukraine in its struggle for survival. Indeed, Zelenskyy, who began his career as a comedian and later an actor, has gone from entertainer to wartime leader, defying Russia's invasion and giving his people a powerful voice.
It's been 21 months since the devastating war began, and President Zelenskyy has been on the ground supporting the Ukrainian people almost without pause. The entire world is watching his every move, but what about the moves that made him the leader he is today, and all at just the age of 45?
Who is this unlikely figurehead whose defiance against unprovoked aggression has inspired people around the globe? Click through and find out more about Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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