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Already President
Before becoming the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky had already put on the costume of head of state… on television. In the comedy series servant of the people, he embodies a history professor propelled, in spite of himself, to the presidency of the country. A series with colossal success and divided into three seasons, the last of which will be broadcast before the presidential election of 2019. A year earlier, servant of the people becomes the name of his party. The circle is complete. The perfect script goes beyond fiction.
Dance with the stars
Before becoming a national star, Volodymyr Zelensky rose through the ranks of the small screen by multiplying the experiences. He participates in a humorous game show, presents a variety show and founds his production company (Studio Kvartal 95). Consecration in 2006 where he won the Ukrainian version of Dancing with the Stars. A man on all fronts.
Putin does not scare him
Several days before the Russian invasion of his country, the president declared: We are not afraid of any prognosis, we are not afraid of anyone (…) because we are going to defend ourselves “. A statement made in a city located to the east and close to the front line. He who willingly dons the military uniform. His speech remained unchanged following the Russian offensive. ” Don’t panic, we are ready for anything, we will overcome “, he assured yesterday.
empty countryside
When he is a presidential candidate, Volodymyr Zelensky does not really campaign. She is like her program: mediocre. It makes the fight once morest corruption its priority. But how will he go regarding it? No answer. His energy is deployed on social networks where he knocks out his competitors. Some political scientists even compare him to Donald Trump.
Zen
Zelensky maintains his composure both in times of war and during elections. Conveying an image of a relaxed man is his trademark. In 2019, while awaiting the results of the first round of the presidential election, the candidate offered himself a game of ping-pong once morest a journalist. Amuse the gallery, the story of his life.
This was Zelensky playing ping-pong before the exit polls were announced. pic.twitter.com/mpCjJ4mkNi
— Christopher Miller (@ChristopherJM) March 31, 2019
Chosen by default
Volodymyr Zelensky becomes president of Ukraine on April 21, 2019. An election won hands down with 73% of the vote. But this victory, he owes it above all to his media notoriety and the rejection of traditional political figures accused of corruption, including former President Petro Poroshenko. According to analysts, Ukrainian citizens elected the least worst candidate.
Tax evasion
Can a man fighting corruption be corrupt? Obviously yes. In October 2021, Zelensky was quoted in the Pandora Papers, this massive leak of documents revealing facts of fraud and tax evasion. The revelations are clear: the president and his close entourage benefit from a network of offshore companies. The sprinkler watered.
