No joke: Comedian Zelenskiy leads race to Ukrainian presidency
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Ukrainians head to the polls on Sunday for the first round of presidential elections. Many are disappointed in incumbent Petro Poroshenko for his failure to address corruption. They don't think much of his more traditional rival, former premier Yulia Tymoshenko, either. Instead, the frontrunner in the polls is Volodymyr Zelenskiy, a comedian who wrote and starred in a TV series in which an ordinary guy gets himself elected president. Life could soon imitate art, as Gulliver Cragg reports.
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Here we are in 2022, when the TV comedy are less dramatic than the actual life
@Ashitaka255
2 жыл бұрын
That comedian is a greater than any politician in Europe.
@Risenoph
2 жыл бұрын
@@Ashitaka255 agreed
@thewisemen8504
2 жыл бұрын
Aha, he literally burn down to the ground with his wrong political moves. Well he should have studied History , Thát way he could act and take measures in ways that can prevent wars. A man with no sense of history has no place to lead
Ukraine had incredible luck to get someone like him as President. He makes jokes but is no joke.
@vikramchahal9676
2 жыл бұрын
Never give power to a comedian 😂
@thedude9873
2 жыл бұрын
@@vikramchahal9676 better then most politicians…
@ayushmaurya1912
2 жыл бұрын
@@thedude9873 look ,he messed up his country
@reel....
2 жыл бұрын
@@ayushmaurya1912 he’s just unlucky
@ayushmaurya1912
2 жыл бұрын
@@reel.... he lacks diplomacy..
The world knows what kind of leader he is now. I send light and love to President Zelenski, his family and all Ukrainians.
@thewisemen8504
2 жыл бұрын
Aha, he literally burn down to the ground with his wrong political moves. Well he should have studied History , Thát way he could act and take measures in ways that can prevent wars. A man with no sense of history has no place to lead
@gatovolador7618
2 жыл бұрын
@@thewisemen8504 send me some of whatever youve been smoking because you are delusional
He’s a great leader, I wish all presidents were like him
@noemyzhu8437
2 жыл бұрын
Ah this is most funniest thing never heard ..
@rollin8463
2 жыл бұрын
He is the great comedian in the world
@intasun-game03
2 жыл бұрын
I hope that doesn't happen
@ZhafirTube
2 жыл бұрын
Comedian is always comedian
@jenni4997
2 жыл бұрын
Yes. Agreed
Could you imagine you being in a country and your president leaves you!!! That would've been so so so sad! I'm glad he did the right thing!
@thewisemen8504
2 жыл бұрын
Aha, he literally burn down to the ground with his wrong political moves. Well he should have studied History , Thát way he could act and take measures in ways that can prevent wars. A man with no sense of history has no place to lead
@davidfreeman3083
2 жыл бұрын
U mean... Like Afghanistan???
@The-Opium-Den
Жыл бұрын
@@davidfreeman3083 Sri Lanka's president also decided to dip, too. Real public servants don't run away while they still hold office.
So the question is: what's better proven corruption or a new face in politics? And the best answer is, "Politicians and diapers should be changed often and for the same reason" - Mark Twain
@zezinharias
5 жыл бұрын
They have little option. A plutocrat or a clown? The americans, always ahead of the times, solved this problem by electing a plutocrat clown.
@myapexplays122
2 жыл бұрын
@@zezinharias this clown has earned respect through the bottom of my heart
@nonkey5042
2 жыл бұрын
Screw politics
Zelensky is a great man and an excellent president; God blesses and protects him and his family from the dictator putin .
@piyushkumarsrivastava4208
2 жыл бұрын
Who killed his PPL for NATO
@gatovolador7618
2 жыл бұрын
@@piyushkumarsrivastava4208 nyet
President Zelensky is a true patriot! A leader who stayed and fought with his people. God be with you, Ukraine! The whole world is standing with you in prayer.🙏🙏🙏
@judywebster7972
2 жыл бұрын
Bunsoy Felio, I don't think you can speak on behalf of the whole world🙄
@filipedias7284
2 жыл бұрын
@Анастасия Борисова 1) "he doesn't fight, his photos in arms are from 2018" what 2) Nice argument senator why don't you back it up with a source
@user-qi8pp1rr2q
2 жыл бұрын
@Анастасия Борисова Russian propaganda
@dungdoan9987
2 жыл бұрын
@@judywebster7972Yes, he CAN. You CAN'T !
@lil_jong-un6668
2 жыл бұрын
Keep it to yourself
Praying for peace 🕊️💚 in Ukraine.
He is a comedian with a Degree in Law. Don’t underestimate him.
@thewisemen8504
2 жыл бұрын
Well he should have studied History , Thát way he could act and take measures in ways that can prevent wars. A man with no sense of history has no place to lead
@tojogornottojog1100
2 жыл бұрын
Very Jewish of him
@Elizabeth-oy4kd
2 жыл бұрын
He has no experience with politics. He so useless
@Matt0ize
2 жыл бұрын
so what? it doesn't help his country from getting invaded doesn't it? due to his stupidity
@sustainablepath369
2 жыл бұрын
Oh...that is Awesome 👌
Зеленський - найкращий Президент України, це порядна, щира людина, він дуже багато побудував за 2 роки: школи, дитсадочки, спортивні стадіони, лікарні і дороги. І все це, незважаючи на пандемію.
*Today, the 44-year-old President is credited with leading Ukraine’s surprisingly stout defense against Russia’s unprovoked invasion. His refusal to flee seems to be one of the reasons that so many citizens have joined Ukraine’s army in the fight; when the US offered him an escape route, he reportedly responded, “I need ammunition, not a ride.” His instantly iconic “We are here,” video, shot as a selfie in the streets of Kyiv, will likely go down as one of the greatest wartime speeches of the early 21st century.* If history has taught us anything, it’s that many wartime acts of bravery don’t hold up under sustained scrutiny. It wouldn’t be a surprise if we view Zelensky very differently later on. But for now, *he seems to be the most important European leader since World War II.* He’s come a long way since voicing a lovable ursine spouting off about “мармелад” (“marmalade”).
@srice11100
Жыл бұрын
He's MONEY LAUNDERING!!!! The WEF and NATO own this CLOWN!!!
Respect from Kenya🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪
You can see a huge difference between comedian Zelinsky and president Zelinsky
@sextuspompeius1266
Жыл бұрын
Aged 20 years in three years
Massive respect to this guy. Wish we in 🇬🇧 had a prime minister like him. If boris was in his situation, he'd probably be hiding in a fridge somewhere.
@piyushkumarsrivastava4208
2 жыл бұрын
He killed his own PPL for NATO
@samipan3410
2 жыл бұрын
Boris did lead the country through Brexit covid and now this, he didnt run away did he like that david cameroon
@jeffsaffron5647
2 жыл бұрын
He would be hiding in the US bunker... but imagine the parties he would hold there.
@gigiflaner3568
2 жыл бұрын
Ted Cruz would have fled last year if he were in Zelensky's shoes, and be hiding in an all inclusive resort in Mexico.
@thewisemen8504
2 жыл бұрын
Aha, he literally burn down to the ground with his wrong political moves. Well he should have studied History , Thát way he could act and take measures in ways that can prevent wars. A man with no sense of history has no place to lead
amazing how hardship will reveal the true character of a person. he has set the standard for any kind of leader
@yogasanotala442
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah by killing his civilian thats a great leader
@michaelgl8516
2 жыл бұрын
I don't think any other world leader can come close to him.
@jacobl.s.9467
2 жыл бұрын
FACTS 💯 What a Man
And now he is the most famous living person in the world.
@alphanerd7221
2 жыл бұрын
Obama is still more famous.
@tomhanks1769
2 жыл бұрын
@@alphanerd7221 who?
@ColinColtrane
2 жыл бұрын
who is obma?
@alphanerd7221
2 жыл бұрын
@@tomhanks1769 The most famous man on the planet. Look it up.
@alienvseditor
2 жыл бұрын
@@alphanerd7221 I think if the most famous person in the world still has to be looked up, then they are not the most fsmous person in the world
God will protect the President and his family and the people of Ukraine GOD BLESS UKRAINE
"First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, and then you win."
@kathyramos2924
2 жыл бұрын
2022 I hope he wins🙏🙏
@robictibay5747
2 жыл бұрын
Yes he is winning
@user-sj8qm1lm1q
Жыл бұрын
преступник, воюющий против своего народа обречëн! Бог покарает его за смерти людей Донбасса, за убийство детей... 🙏
@Football-we4sm
Жыл бұрын
@@user-sj8qm1lm1q путина?согласен, выблядок убил 100 тысяч мариупольцев, а терпильные рабсияне будут платить репарации и жить в жопе ебаной)наслаждайся, грязь
When courage of of comedian rallied whole world mad respect.
Czy to pora i miejsce w takiej tragedii ośmieszać Prezydenta Kraju ,który jest niszczony . Zdolny , uczciwy , popularność zdobył w prawy sposób , wysoka kultura .
It's nice to see someone that is real and not just after money and power.
@jgala3350
2 жыл бұрын
L.O.L.
@kumbiektw
Жыл бұрын
Are you for real 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@barbarahesford5061
Жыл бұрын
@@kumbiektware you?
3 years later .... 🚀🥷🚨🚁🚀🚨💣💣
@absolutezeroid
2 жыл бұрын
Now
@joelg1290
2 жыл бұрын
Now
What a wonderful man you have melted our hearts 💕
@thewisemen8504
2 жыл бұрын
Aha, he literally burn down to the ground with his wrong political moves. Well he should have studied History , Thát way he could act and take measures in ways that can prevent wars. A man with no sense of history has no place to lead
@roseirvin3567
Жыл бұрын
He trying to melt everyones wallets
Whish The Netherlands had him as president not so boring as Mark Rutte. I wish him all the best as president and hope he will rebuild Ukraine again
Don't laugh. Professional comedians are actually very intelligent. They have excellent memory -- I know, think very very quick on their feet, and deal with hecklers of all stripes all the time. Such attributes are handy in time of crisis. But don't expect them to crack a joke once they're elected. Look at Al Franken. Having been elected to and served in the Senate, he's yet to say anything funny in public, lest people not take him seriously.
@liamyounger2743
5 жыл бұрын
True, right up until he groped that chick but true.
@DavidStickney
5 жыл бұрын
Nobody takes him seriously anyway...
@ziguizal_do_game
2 жыл бұрын
Ele é o DANILO GENTILI da Ucrânia
@joelg1290
2 жыл бұрын
Hmm.
@MsThebeMoon
2 жыл бұрын
@@ihtac He was writer and an excellent senator.
Turns out to be one of the coolest president in the World on recent times
@bsdnmd
2 жыл бұрын
Ever heard of a guy named Nayib Bukele?
He had no choice but to stay. Decision making role takes much more then just a scence of humor. Man must be wise enough to start with.
He is citizen,comedian,president and now the saviour of Ukraine.
@Nekotaku_TV
2 жыл бұрын
Not a savior yet... =(
When u realise a comedian who don’t have experience in politics is way better then other experienced politicians
@prajodcp7145
2 жыл бұрын
Tell me how is that even true
@cptcool4882
2 жыл бұрын
he literally killed people
The people of 🇺🇦 are not fighting for their lives or their land, they are fighting to defend our western values of liberty, equality and dignity which we all very dearly hold.
@jgala3350
2 жыл бұрын
Such as Trudeau' s in Canada!!!
This man loves his country and wants his people to be happy. Why must the world not support him?.
@philippey4918
2 жыл бұрын
because the world is controled by politicians that, making people happy is not their priority
@sarasamani918
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly.👌👌👌
@cptcool4882
2 жыл бұрын
because the world is not dumb except nato they dont support an aidiotic egoist dictator
@srice11100
Жыл бұрын
money laundering
Imagine how mr bean also will becoming a prime minister🤣
@TORVSTV
2 жыл бұрын
ahahahaha
Zelensky has already written his name of the Human History!
@user-sj8qm1lm1q
Жыл бұрын
кровавыми буквами...
He proved it.....Long live Mr. President.
I'm here after a video from 1998 (he was very intelligent in his 20s), I'm here after more than 10 years of knowing this man, I'm so impressed how he won the Sympathy of the whole world, I can't wrap my head around.. 🌎❤️
@gwp1ohio
Жыл бұрын
the greatest acting skit ever
@YogaToSamadhi
Жыл бұрын
erm, media is selling his sympathy, conscious people wont ever want to hear about that scum.
Zelensky is a great leader, he is also handsome and brave!
little did we know
He is bringing hope and that's the point!
@ByzantineCapitalManagement
2 жыл бұрын
This aged weird.
@potatotomato5080
2 жыл бұрын
This does not age well
@johnxina7496
2 жыл бұрын
This aged well
@Mondy667
2 жыл бұрын
This aged well
@aniceguy6065
2 жыл бұрын
@@johnxina7496 My social credit is declining pretty fast, what should i do to recover the points
Thanks everybody, the support from french people is very important for us.
@igorjajic6898
5 жыл бұрын
WE R HAPPY BOUT FOR YOU PATHETIC ROUSICH TRAITORS AND FOR FROG FILTH AS FOR ALL YOU FILTH IN NAZI NATO ISIS TALMUDIC THERORIST ALLIENCE,...... BUT WE WILL CUT YOUR HEADS AT ONCE FROM SERBIAN
@user-wn1ti6cr5s
4 жыл бұрын
@@user-vc7xb4iu7r Why you say so?
@user-vc7xb4iu7r
4 жыл бұрын
@@user-wn1ti6cr5s he insulted us
@user-wn1ti6cr5s
4 жыл бұрын
@@igorjajic6898 why you say so? I think you like Putin. Maybe Nato did war crimes, but Putin also did.
@Felixdeaap
3 жыл бұрын
@@igorjajic6898 people like you are the reason serbians arent liked
He came from people so he is in the heart of all of the oppressed people in the world.he is so natural,God bess him
I wish we had a president like Zelensky in America. Not like biden or trump
@JesusMoreno-jq8ys
2 жыл бұрын
Yes
@jgala3350
2 жыл бұрын
You are close enough...
@ricksterdrummer2170
2 жыл бұрын
@@jgala3350 ‘Murica hasn’t had a decent president since Lincoln…
He is a comedian,now a President.I hope he really stand strong to lead Ukraine against Putin. Slava Ukraine 💪💪
@ItsaRomethingeveryday
2 жыл бұрын
US president Ronald Reagan was an Actor prior to being president, to the American people he was a hero, A true American president, everyone after, not so much, especially the radical leftist dems
@hocineouadhi4062
2 жыл бұрын
Boufoner par le sionisme pauvres peuples.
So sad how he was improving the country, and now it's being destroyed by someone else.
He's not very tall but he's a big man.
He is such a good man he is not a fraud person
Hi is the hero, Hi is a great leader, l wish all president were like
So strange to watch this now. Who would have know what would be happening in 2022? I wonder if the people in this video are all still alive now.
@hitrapperandartistdababy
Жыл бұрын
Aye, imagine how many of those in the background are now dead… especially the two guys overlooking the city. That City wasn’t very far from the frontline a few months ago…
Poor guy looks today, like he's aged 10 years from this old video, with the stress of managing a brutal war. Slàva Ukraini 🇺🇦 Heròyam Slàva 🇺🇦 🇺🇲🙏🇺🇦
He is very handsome
Zelensky 💕💕💕💕💕
If only 1% of the world's leaders would be like Zelenski then our lives were way, way better❤️👍
He doesn' t have ridiculou's afraid! He has flexibility and humanity in front of the life's dangers! Health to Zelensky!
He made a people laugh, and now he is making them cry and suffer.. 😢😢😭😭🥶🥶🥶
I wish to see your laughing again. Glory to Ukrine!
Ukrainians have left their fate in the hands of a comedian
It's time for people like Vladimir Zelenckiy take the lead-young, enthusiastic, approachable, honest who walks along with people and work for people.whatever his opponents will say against him - he is the best President for Ukraine and its future. 👍🇺🇦👍
@myapexplays122
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely proved it
@freedomruss
2 жыл бұрын
It's a charade! He's an ACTOR.
@reachstar7828
Жыл бұрын
honest!!!! Really?????
Yes and hes handling the war better then any other politicals
Ukraine is blessed to have President Zelensky.
Well Is it really that weird? They once had a professional boxer as mayor, a comedian doesn't seem to weird after that.
@denys-tv1182
5 жыл бұрын
thats not true klitchko just became a mayor of kyiv
@A_annoying_rodent
5 жыл бұрын
@@denys-tv1182 typo.
@DavidStickney
5 жыл бұрын
Has a boxer for a mayor. It's ridiculous as well, they guy can't even speak in sentences. Kakictocracy
This man should have been president of the USA not Joe Biden.
I love this. I always thought more comedians should be politicians. It takes a lot of wit to do that.
@no_name4796
2 жыл бұрын
Lol, tell that to us italians and that idiotic beppe grillo lol
@thewisemen8504
2 жыл бұрын
Aha, he literally burn down to the ground with his wrong political moves. Well he should have studied History , Thát way he could act and take measures in ways that can prevent wars. A man with no sense of history has no place to lead
When I heard the news that Russians were invading Ukraine. I thought, omg, they better surrender to them. I thought they never had a chance. Then I saw the speech of this man, how he stays in the country and fight back. That's when i know, things are about to get real. Day after day, i wake up and surprised to see that kyiv held one more day, everyday. This man is a hero. He stood against a super power, rallied a country, inspired the whole world, and showed the world what courage and patriotism means.
I'm madly in love with VZ.
@Blanka1100
2 жыл бұрын
We all are.
Як же набридає коли навіть іноземні канали в тиху пропагують Пороха!
@yammojenssen7655
5 жыл бұрын
Тому що іноземні канали належать таким же як Порох, а вони ссутся з будь-яких змін. Не дай Бог народ узнає, що окрiм них хтось ще може сiсти у крiсло. Для них краще президент, який став блазнем, ніж блазень, який може стати президентом. Рука руку миє.
I feel like crying when i see Ukraine before the war. I hope the people of Russia take out Putin from Russia control.
His comedy is expensive for his nation and also for Americans tax payers. Too bad that his script was written by an old patient Joe Biden! Good Ukraine! You guys are beautiful and underrated!
Love him.
Global person of the year, the decade and 22 years in of the century so far of that too.
I love Zelensky.🇧🇷🇺🇦
He is the perfect example of a leader. No corruption not living like your the most important one. The world needs more of this. Standing up for the people. 💓💜❣✌👌
@mariejames3670
2 жыл бұрын
Indeed
today he is real legend
Everything better than Poroshenko!
@axer4817
5 жыл бұрын
Poroshenko is better than anyone as the president. Change my mind!
@carmenbarea4116
5 жыл бұрын
Try to tell this to CNN & CIA.....
@dimathegreat6567
5 жыл бұрын
Oleksandr Gryshchuk I will attempt. Of coarse no one can change your mind, you are the only one who can do it but any way. GDP and life standards have been falling. Corruption across the country is rampant. Most infrastructure outside Kiev is broken, while poroshenko and his cronies live in wealth. Ukraine has practically become indebted to the IMF so get ready for some austerity. Even the EU and NATO no longer consider Ukraine a possible member!
@axer4817
5 жыл бұрын
@@dimathegreat6567 Okay, I quite agree with your opinion, but as a citizen of Ukraine I can clearly see differents that have been happened. In the place where I live there's a new school, an ambulatory, and some new roads. This infrastructure was building while the presedentship of current president. Yes, Petro Poroshenko isn't the best candidate, but Zelenskiy neither.
@axer4817
5 жыл бұрын
@Alexander Willman Give us some proves
Does anyone have a link to his comedy performances?
Oh....so this explain everything. My God, now i understand.
I wish He was president of Georgia ☹️🇬🇪🇺🇦❤️
Wound why he win he is funny and respect to anyone. He is good heart ❤️
Praying for Ukraine and its people.
Highly respect from China, I love him soooo much since I watched the series a long time ago, so happy that he could really become a president, but a bit sad that I couldn't see the 3th season of the series.
@sneeki8082
2 жыл бұрын
Do you still support him?
@joelg1290
2 жыл бұрын
Do you still support him?
@funaraeeeee8002
2 жыл бұрын
Not now ei ?
@sxlw5638
2 жыл бұрын
Of course, still support, even more
@pashpash197
2 жыл бұрын
@@sneeki8082 Of course
Der mutigste Präsident der Welt excellent und sehr symphatisch
Ukrainians are lucky
And in only 3 years he has risen to the stature of a Statesman . What a gracious transformation !! Ukraine is really blessed. 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
@slavaukraini25222
2 жыл бұрын
🇺🇦
@slavaukraini25222
2 жыл бұрын
🇺🇦
@slavaukraini25222
2 жыл бұрын
🇺🇦
@slavaukraini25222
2 жыл бұрын
🇺🇦
@slavaukraini25222
2 жыл бұрын
🇺🇦
Hate him love him...u can't ignore him
From 0 to hero
@films_editsu
2 жыл бұрын
Zelensky has a legal education, he criticized politics and created his own film business
GLORY TO UKRAINE!
The Ukraine is not alone...the USA once elected cowboy movie actor Ronald Reagan to the White House. Heck, my country even got into the ring with Joseph Estrada!!!
Украинцы знали кого выбирали..на концерте перед ,"правым сектором " он сказал..-хлопцы я свой....после этого его и выбрали....сильная мотивация для украины..правдивая
Poroshenko lost the election in Ukraine in the 1st round. Even with all the violations on his part, he scored only 15 percent of the vote. In Odessa and a number of cities, he gained 8-9%. The people want to end the civil war, and Poroshenko earns money on the war ...
@BMP123100
5 жыл бұрын
It's not a civil war
زنده باد زلنسکی،🇺🇦❤️❤️🤴👸💐🤭👍🌷✌️🕊️🌹❤️
What a Interesting man, Hope you won the election
Now those who did not vote for him are thanking those who did!
Things are going as expected
I’m an independent student of religion. It wouldn’t be surprising if Zelenski is the actual Messiah foretold in Jewish prophecy -the ruler who brings world peace. His first name does mean “ruler of peace.”
@patriciaeasterday2125
2 жыл бұрын
Blasphemous!
They brought him to be prosperous, now it is all ruined.
They knew why they voted for him.
little did he know he would be in the worst situation ever a few years later.. I wish i knew more about ukrainian history but i dont.. Everyone wants to act like they do because of this war.. but they dont.
His dreams become the nighmares of Ukraine
@nightslasher9384
2 жыл бұрын
What you mean?
@chanakya5480
2 жыл бұрын
It's ture. Fantasy never come to reality
No one is laughing at him now.
早くこの平和な時代に戻るといいな。
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Same :(
Yes