February 24, 2022 is the date Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his attack on Ukraine. At the time, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that when they attack us, they will see our faces. Not our backs, but our faces. A year of conflict that has killed thousands, left many homeless, displaced millions and left cities devastated by massive bloodshed and violence, the horrors show no sign of abating. It used to be. For Russia, it was a period of withdrawal on many occasions to realize its strength with fierce firepower on the battlefield. While many analysts expected the Ukrainian resistance to collapse in a few days. But kyiv responded with fierce resistance, surprising counterattacks, and unexpected hit-and-run attacks.

“The fight is happening. I want ammunition, not a ride,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in response to the Americans’ offer to leave Kiev immediately after Russia’s massive invasion of Ukraine began on February 24, 2022. The words laid the foundation for his reputation as a hero. With his personality and his innocent way of speaking, he at first glance may seem like an obedient student in a class. But Zelensky, who faced the army of superpower Russia with his own determination and courage, has emerged as the greatest fighter of the past year. Zelensky’s reputation has been transformed in the last 12 months, both at home and abroad.

Why doesn’t Putin like Zelensky?

Unlike previous presidents, Zelensky, 44, had no political experience. Tensions between Russia and Ukraine have been persistent since the beginning of his tenure. During his tenure, the policy of making Ukraine a member of NATO and the European Union by amending the Ukrainian constitution was announced. This is the reason why Russian President Putin does not like the President of Ukraine at all. In April, former comedian Volodymyr Zelensky defeated Petro Poroshenko in the presidential election. He said that he would end the ongoing war with eastern Ukraine and end corruption. Zelensky was more inclined towards America. He also sought Joe Biden’s help in joining NATO. While the Zelensky government imposed sanctions on opposition leader Viktor Medvedchuk. This angered Russia because Medvedchuk’s relations with the Kremlin were very cordial.

meet zelensky

Zelensky was born on January 25, 1978 in Krivi Rih, Soviet Union. Currently the city of Kryvyi is part of Ukraine. Zelensky’s parents were Jewish, although his family moved to Edenet, Mongolia, when he was a child. For this reason, Zelensky’s early education took place in Mongolia. Zelensky has a good command of the Russian language. When he grew up, he returned to Ukraine and graduated from the National Economic University in 1995. Despite this, Zelensky made a career in the field of comedy. It was during his studies that Zelensky was drawn to the theater. In 1997, he appeared in the final of the Quartal 95, KVN 9 performing group. In 2014, the people of Ukraine revolted and ousted pro-Russian President Viktor Yanakovic. In response, Russia invaded Ukraine and annexed Crimea. Since then, Russia had also started helping the rebels in the Donbas region of Ukraine with weapons and money. Now it was time for Zelensky, who played the role of president in Reel Life, to become president in Real Life. He decided to run for election in the year 2019. He won this election with more than 70 percent of the vote. But now this victory is proving to be a crown of thorns for Zelensky.