Volodymyr Zelensky: The Defiant Wartime Leader Facing His Greatest Challenges

Dec 12, 2025 04:52 pm CST

From comedian to wartime president, Volodymyr Zelensky has defied expectations since Russia's 2022 invasion. Now facing military setbacks, political pressure, and international complications, Ukraine's leader must navigate his most difficult period yet while maintaining domestic support and international alliances in his fight for national survival.