Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is a Ukrainian political leader who was elected president in 2019, defeating incumbent Petro Poroshenko with a decisive majority.
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His early presidency focused on anti-corruption measures and e-government reforms, alongside efforts to bridge Ukraine's Russian- and Ukrainian-speaking communities and diplomatic attempts to resolve the conflict in Donbas.
VerifiedZelenskyy starred as a fictional president in the television series Servant of the People; that role later inspired the political party of the same name.
VerifiedThe Lowy Institute profile describes Zelenskyy as leading Ukraine's response to Russia's full-scale invasion from its beginning in February 2022.
Verified · 2022-02Before entering politics, Zelenskyy trained as a lawyer but pursued a career in comedy and entertainment.
VerifiedIn its account of the period following Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, the Lowy Institute profile describes Zelenskyy as a prominent figure in mobilising international military and diplomatic support for Ukraine, including through Ukraine's Peace Formula and later Victory Plan.
VerifiedZelenskyy was named Time's Person of the Year in 2022.
Verified · 2022
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