Volodymyr Zelensky - actor, comedian, wartime President
From being a popular comedian within his own country, to addressing world leaders and being a beacon of strength and hope in wartime. Volodymyr Zelensky's rise is remarkable.
His candidacy in Ukraine's 2019 presidential election was initially seen by some as a joke. But he went on to win with 73% of the vote, promising to fight corruption and bring peace in the east of the country. Now, President Volodymyr Zelensky - a comedian who had no experience of politics when elected less than three years ago - has suddenly emerged as a convincing war leader. His defiant addresses and video selfies have rallied the nation and given voice to Ukrainian anger. His story is extraordinary.
The 大象传媒's Jonah Fisher knows Ukraine well - he was a correspondent there for four years. He met and interviewed Volodymyr Zelensky numerous times and watched this unlikely rise unfold first-hand. So for 5 Minutes On, Jonah gives us his insight into the man rising to the moment - Volodymyr Zelensky. Who is he? What's he like? And how did we get to this stage?
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