An open thread on DU about Volodymyr Zelenskyy

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy has cracked open my 60yo armor. I watch his updates each night on Telegram. He can make my heart ache or sing ... but standing back I am amazed by his skill a a politician:. The 'press conference' 160 feet below ground in Kyiv's subway being a case in point. I am floored by his intelligence, learning and compassion. Sláva Ukrayíni!

Your thoughts?

[Lovie777]

1. The horrors have only scratched the surface ...

I don't think he even knows the extent in the Ukraine's on-going nightmares, and I can only assume his often-silent cries.

And yet, the appearance is strong, confident, and loving for the people of Ukraine. Ukraine is united and enduring fight to remain a central culture for a lifetime.

Glory Ukraine.

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2. 'strong, confident, and loving'

yes

[Tommy Carcetti]

3. My Ukrainian relatives were highly skeptical of him when he was elected. So was I.

Many assumed he would be a pushover when it came to Russia.

We were all proven wrong and I, for one, am very glad that I was proven wrong.

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4. Volodymyr can be as 'hard' a nationalist as any Ukrainian.

In one of his updates he said -"You traitors in Crimea You said wanted 'a better life'. What do you think you are going to get now"?.

[brer cat]

5. When he was elected, I thought he would be a push over,

but he is anything but. He rose to the occasion and owned it!

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6. you were following it ?

trump didn't get his favor

[brer cat]

7. I was very afraid he would give in to Trump's blackmail.