Volodymyr Zelensky

Volodymyr Zelensky first gained the spotlight as an entertainer, not a politician. A comedian and actor, he starred in a Ukrainian television show about a teacher fed up with government corruption who unexpectedly becomes president of the country. Then Zelensky ran for president of Ukraine in real life and won, taking office in May 2019. He seemed an unlikely hero, yet Zelensky revealed the depth ...