Along with the population, both military and civilian, he had to defend his country, not only on the battlefield but also in the political, economic, diplomatic, and even in the cyber realm. Meanwhile, Ukrainian artists and athletes who gained various international prizes have provided a measure of comfort and moral support to the citizens of the war- torn country, but many people put arts and sports aside and have taken up weapons to fight for their Motherland. the presidency of Ukraine, little did he know that he’d became a hero for the world to look up to. During the initial crisis, when he first addressed the European Council a couple of days into the invasion, the Ukrainian interpreter became emotional when translating the president’s powerful words and message about his country defending its future and the future of its children. When Zelensky won In a surreal scenario, Zelenskiy had played an ordinary history teacher unexpectedly turned president of Ukraine in a popular TV series, Sluga Narodu – The Servant of the People. Considering the current context and events, the series itself seemed to be a premonition of the things to come. When the movie wrapped, Zelensky became the de facto president and assumed the real-life role of national leader and commander- in-Chief.
Intelligent, and charismatic, Zelensky is a world class leader whose example others now follow. Youtubers keep making videos of him and the mayor of Kiev – former boxing champion Vitaliy Klitschko, confident, another living legend, over songs like I Need a Hero, Hall of Fame, and Unstoppable. The whole world has been watching and learning from the strength, resilience, and valor of the Ukrainians and their outstanding leader. They inspire many across the globe to take action, to find courage and motivation, and to fight back against invaders and aggressors. Recently voted as the greatest Ukrainian, Volodymyr Zelensky is one of a kind, in a league of his own. Not even the Nobel prize would be enough for such a hero, a new prize should be created, commensurate with his qualities. He’s the pride and treasure of Ukraine, a true patriarch, the archetype of his nation in the global landscape. Zelensky has left an indelible mark in history, and a personal and national legacy for future generations. His name will be forever written in gold letters. We all need more role models such as this, and we have a new hero of freedom and peace: the Prince of Kiev, Captain Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky – this phenomenal man with a lion’s heart who’s changing the world for the better, for justice, unity, and cooperation. Way to go, Zel! Bravo brave heroes! Slava Ukraini! Glory to Ukraine!
like Netflix and others, have translated and distributed this series worldwide. The unlikeliest politician turned the tide when he decided not to flee, but to fight courageously together with his people, for his people, against a formidable foe. The former actor who voiced the Paddington Bear character in Ukrainian (yes, he kind of looks like a teddy bear himself!), did his moral and political duty to the nation that elected him president in a landslide victory. His words have become historical quotes: “The fight is here. I need ammunition, not a ride.”; and to the attacking enemy he said, “You will see our faces, not our backs.”
Soon after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, global media networks,
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