Move Over Churchill — Why Zelenskiy is the War Hero of Our Times
From a comedian out of his depth to a fierce war leader, Zelenskiy shows true courage in the face of evil.
“When you attack us you will see our faces — not our backs, but our faces.”
Zelenskiy speaks in a video address posted on social media hours before the Russian invasion.
How Zelenskiy became the symbol of defiance
Up against a nation, nearly 30 times its size with a powerful army that could decimate Ukrainian troops, Zelenskiy and his fighters have been holding their own so far.
With defiant videos addressing his fellow Ukrainians, Zelenskiy has quickly become the face of national resistance, remaining steadfast in his home country even when he’s number one on Putin’s hit list. The US had reportedly offered him an evacuation, to which he replied: ‘I need ammunition, not a ride.’
So how did the Ukrainian voice of Paddington, become a faithful servant of his people?
From acting president to becoming one
Born to Jewish parents in 1978, in Kryvyy Rih — southern Ukraine, Volodymyr is a fluent…
