Who is Volodymyr Zelensky ?

This man only began a career in politics in 2019, when he became Ukrainian president after a campaign of just a few months. Fast forward less than three years and former actor Volodymr Zelensky is now commander in chief of a country under large-scale military invasion. Let’s discuss the remarkable rise to prominence of an unlikely presidential candidate.

Can you tell me about Zelensky’s upbringing? How on earth did he get into politics? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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