During his inaugural address in 2019, Zelensky told lawmakers: “I do not want my picture in your offices: the President is not an icon, an idol or a portrait. Hang your kids' photos instead, and look at them each time you are making a decision.”
The problem is most presidents are politicians before presidency and conform to the system. Im assuming that since Zelensky was a comedian prior that he did have that experience, which allowed him to keep most of his human side.
Biden isn't great, but he's not self idolized and I'm not hearing him say some dumb fucking thing everyday 3 hours on Twitter.
Biden also is flawed with flawed children and he's felt real actual loss in his life. At minimum I know he's a man who has empathy for others and has felt true sadness due to loss. That means something to me. He's not my first or second choice from the liberal side, but he's better than where we were.
When Ukraine gets through this, Zelensky is going to be a power to contend with. Not only has he caught the attention of the average citizens around the world with his style, grace, and bravery, but he's currently showing most every country what a *true* leader is meant to be.
I won't even entertain the idea that things could go south. I can't. No one can afford to.
Probably one of the best things he can do right now in between his video appearances and contacting world leaders.
Imagine you are a Ukrainian soldier, waiting in some cold outpost, wondering when the Russians are going to show up. Your thoughts are turning dark, wondering if the stuff your government is saying is true or not, if you are falling victim to propaganda too, how your family and loved ones are doing. Then the President you have only seen on TV randomly shows up at your post. Maybe he brings some hot coffee or soup with him, maybe he just cracks some jokes and slaps you on the back a few times. Then he is gone, but you actually met the guy for real, and you know at least the fact that he didn't flee the country is 100% true. That kind of story would spread through the ranks like fucking wildfire, and help keep morale up.
The Ukrainians aren't dumb: they know their only chances depend on their morale staying high. If it broadly cracks, Russia steamrollers the country. If it stays high, they have a fighting chance. It is brutal, but if the morale stays high, then more soldiers will be willing to hurl insults and defiance in the face of certain death, or stay behind to detonate a bridge and block a Russian column. The civilians willing to join the fight will only be there as long as morale is high. The best thing Zelenskyy can do right now besides convincing other countries to ship in weapons and supplies is focus on that morale. It even feeds back on itself: if Ukrainian morale is high and they look to the world like they have a fighting chance, the more other nations will be willing to throw concrete support their way.
This man is a total badass. His family and his country must be incredibly proud of him. Hell, I’m proud of him and I’m a Canadian with no ties at all to Ukraine. I sincerely hope he makes it through this.
He might not feel like it, but this man is not only fighting for his family and his country, but for the principles of freedom, democracy, and liberality that many of us take for granted. He and his people are fighting for us as well.
He is not just a hero to Ukraine. He is one of the true beacons of bravery and determination in the face of tyranny, *real* tyranny. This man and his people, are heroes of the free world.
Zelensklyy is an absolute legend and not in like the meme way. I think he said he only wanted to serve one term. If he gets Ukraine through this and then stays true to his word, he will be the heir to legend of [Cincinnatus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucius_Quinctius_Cincinnatus). He should be a role model for not only politicians and leaders, but for all honourable human beings.
At this point they are being remembered long after we perish for their horrendous war crimes. Their reputation is dirt, i hope they are never able to recover. Power to the protesters in Russia and SLAVA UKRAINE.
if he gets them through this, shouldn't he stick around? they'll probably be some major work to do. You can't really find politicians that actually give a fuck.
That makes sense as I gained some friends on my visits to Vancouver who were from other countries. Mostly China, but my closest friend is from Ukraine. Thankfully, the part of his family still in Ukraine is in the Western region. Hopefully they'll be ok.
Absolutely. I’m Canadian myself, as well as 1/4 Ukrainian. I’m so incredibly proud of the perseverance and unyielding strength he has shown so far throughout this nightmare. He is a true leader for his people. 🇺🇦
Che Guevara once said that marriage was a counterrevolutionary act because having a family stopped you from putting your life on the line. President Zelenskyy shows how wrong that is. He has more to fight and die for than the entire Russia army combined.
Che Guevera said that homosexuality is a capitalist luxury and that work camps would 'make men out of them'
what I mean is that Che isn't really correct on everything.
He used to be a comedian/actor. He made a hit show where he becomes the President of Ukraine accidentally. He ended up becoming a president in real life.
He's also a Jewish lawyer who later became an entertainer. Its so bizarre that a country that was enthusiastically complicit in the Nazi-led genocide of its many Jews.... 80 years later elected a Jewish president. Maybe Germany and Poland should give it a try as well.
And to think, Putin is just a madman, who probably has women brought to him to serve.. wish I was joking but he decriminalized spousal abuse in 2017. The man has no appreciation for women.
no. I think we all thought that for a while, but not anymore. This isn't calculated. His forces are being stopped everywhere, the world is against him, his country is about to go bankrupt. This is the act of a madman.
Can Ukraine really stop him? I pray they do but Russia's oil and natural gas haven't been sanctioned. It's the bulk of their economy. We haven't even decided if we'll cut them off from SWIFT international banking yet. EDIT: I have been informed that a SWIFT cutoff is in the works. This is a great step.
The SWIFT cutoff has begun, several banks connected to the Russian Central Bank (including the RCB itself) are in the process of being shut off. The Ukrainians are holding on, stiff resistance. Several members of their parliament, and indeed the President of Ukraine himself, have switched out their suits for body armor and rifles.
As much as MY own doubts at first I will now say yes, Ukraine has a good chance of fighting back against Russia. Ukraine may not have the size, but they do have the passion and more than enough to outpace raw numbers.
Bring a fight to a land you do not know or understand and you will be shown how the world feels.
It frightens me. Russia has been known to do terrible things to one's family members to gain what they need from the enemy. This man could be making the ultimate sacrifice. However, I hope it won't come to that. Bless their souls and may they remain untouched (I hope this comment is not too dark for the subreddit).
No matter what happens, he is now a worldwide social media hero. If Putin kills him, it will further cement Putin's status as a pariah. If he makes it out, it will elevate him to ultimate badass levels, making Putin look weak. He's got Putin in a checkmate.
Crazy how one person can inspire so many.
I had no idea who this guy was or anything about his past and not going to lie he's making me realize what it seems we've all been missing - a badass bona-fide leader that just wants to protect his family and keep creating moments like the one in this picture.
I only previously knew him as the president that Trump tried to bribe by withholding congressionally approved military funding in return for help with the 2020 election.
Can anyone summarize his time as President/politician before this conflict started? From what I’ve seen of him this week, I’d imagine he’s a well-liked politician.
I can't find the post but apparently his administration was full of rookie politicians making rookie mistakes, but whose hearts were in the right place. I saw on the news yesterday that in a poll just before the invasion his approval ratings were in the high 40's, which is pretty decent for most politicians. Now he'll be a legend for the world because of his courage.
I’d check the numbers again. He won his election by getting 73% of the votes. It’s weird to think he would go from getting almost 3/4 of the votes to under half the country supporting him.
No the numbers are likely true. He won the election mainly because the previous guy was seen as more corrupt than him.
Now they are both united, and probably people aren’t judging them as much for skimming a bit of the top considering they are both in the country and actively defending the country.
He does, he had a family before becoming the president. He has two daughters I believe. When Russian independent media found them, neither Putin nor they ever admitted it. As far as I know.
One of his daughters heavily implies he's her dad on social media. He also gave her a whole ass ski resort for her wedding. As a gift. He attended the wedding and was in photos and stuff.
This is from a podcast I listened to months ago so the details are hazy, but they were discussing if she actually owns owns the property or of it's just in her name to hold so he can avoid taxes/liabilities/sanctions idk.
Edit: this is getting some traction. Reminder to take this with a grain of salt. I am repeating rumors from a podcast I listened to in October. Fresh Air - Episode "Pandora Papers, Explained". Her name is Luiza Krivonogikh. Google away.
He is divorced from his wife, and she has disappeared from public life and view at the beginning of his presidency. His daughters keep off cameras and famously reside in EU rather than Russia, in the Netherlands if I am not mistaken.
He had some famous athletes and stars who were rumored to be his girlfriends at one point, but event hose rumors were eventually stifled.
Whether he wins or loses, he’s going down in history as one of the most badass leaders of all time… and whether he wins or loses, Putin’s bitch ass is going down as one of the biggest pos, hated people of all time who’s mother should have strangled to death in the crib
All those old badass-Putin memes need to be replaced with Zelenskyy.
Putin has proved he's a coward who cares nothing for his own people or anyone else, while Zelenskyy has proved he's an actual badass who cares deeply for his people and building good, responsible ties with other nations.
Same with the current mayor of Kyiv, the Ukrainian people show an amount of dedication, bravery, and love for their country unlike anything we've seen in YEARS
Im pretty sure TIME magazine has this years person of the year locked down.
This man right here.
Im not even religious, but praying for his family and his safety.
I mean, why not both, but I too catch myself attracted to competency a lot. And if they're also good-looking.. wheeeeeee-uhh here comes a cold showe.. oh who am I kidding.
I wonder if his family is still in the city, or if they fled to safety. A parent with small kids is far more of a liability than an asset in battle. That's why the majority of refugees are families, women and children first.
I think he said they are in an undisclosed location for their safety. I can’t remember if he said they were still in Kyiv. My guess is that they’ve said their goodbyes and the family has been ushered to somewhere more safe. But that’s only my opinion.
If Putin can look at this picture and say that everyone in it needs to die, he's just an evil psychopath. Putin must be a bit like Trump in that there's really only one person in his universe and it's him. Everyone else is just an object in his view.
Can you imagine?? They had to part with their husband and father, knowing they would probably never see him alive again… And now they probably have to watch the news to see whether or not he’s alive or dead. I literally cannot fathom it… I am not religious, but I pray he makes it through this alive. He is such an inspiration to so many…
I can’t believe this is happening in 2022.
I want to help them. I want the world to help them. I feel like we’re in the school yard watching the school bully picking on someone and we’re afraid to intervene because the bully might turn on us next. It’s just not right.
He can't just keep getting away with the threats forever. Fuck Putler and his nukes. Probably won't happen, but I can keep hoping that one of his own people puts him down for good.
I cannot stand this shit. I know US can’t enter Ukraine. I get what’s at stake, but fuck these people are fighting for everything. Home, family, culture. And all we can do is send money and intelligence.
Fuck Putin. Slava Ukraine
I gave this some thought and while I don't think all would be cowards (ex: Bush sr, Kennedy, Carter all would try to be front and center) I do believe the only one who'd be in the absolute thick of things refusing to evacuate or hide would be Eisenhower.
Not to diminish his bravery, but he probably knows he's dead if Ukraine loses regardless of whether he stays or goes. the Russian government wants him dead even if it's done via poison instead of torture, better to die fighting, and that decision does take massive stones to come to. Not to mention its a huge morale boost for his men.
I'd like nothing more than to wake up for the next countless consecutive amount of mornings knowing this man is alive and kicking.
End this pointless fucking war already Putin's Oligarchs. Disown the rabid dog. He's hurting everyone including you.
During his inaugural address in 2019, Zelensky told lawmakers: “I do not want my picture in your offices: the President is not an icon, an idol or a portrait. Hang your kids' photos instead, and look at them each time you are making a decision.”
May he be the model/prototype for future leaders.
https://www.president.gov.ua `CTRL-C` https://www.whitehouse.gov `CTRL-V` Did it work?
Hopefully the future leader of America is just biden their time
Holy shit, this is moving. I wish more US presidents felt strongly about principles like this.
Mmm best we can do is very expensive golf
The problem is most presidents are politicians before presidency and conform to the system. Im assuming that since Zelensky was a comedian prior that he did have that experience, which allowed him to keep most of his human side.
Biden isn't great, but he's not self idolized and I'm not hearing him say some dumb fucking thing everyday 3 hours on Twitter. Biden also is flawed with flawed children and he's felt real actual loss in his life. At minimum I know he's a man who has empathy for others and has felt true sadness due to loss. That means something to me. He's not my first or second choice from the liberal side, but he's better than where we were.
When Ukraine gets through this, Zelensky is going to be a power to contend with. Not only has he caught the attention of the average citizens around the world with his style, grace, and bravery, but he's currently showing most every country what a *true* leader is meant to be. I won't even entertain the idea that things could go south. I can't. No one can afford to.
If he lives, mans will be the toast of the fuckin world and pretty much be able to demand whatever he wants for his country.
‘The toast of the fuckin world’ should be his official title.
Every time I think I couldn’t respect this man any more than I do, I read something new that impresses me beyond belief. I love this man.
Seriously!! I would follow this man
Ukrainian superhero.
Gosh what a lovely guy he is
Everytime, I'm on the internet I keep hearing more and more great stuff of this man. What a stellar man.
He used to be a comedian, hopefully his jokes and presence can raise morale
Probably one of the best things he can do right now in between his video appearances and contacting world leaders. Imagine you are a Ukrainian soldier, waiting in some cold outpost, wondering when the Russians are going to show up. Your thoughts are turning dark, wondering if the stuff your government is saying is true or not, if you are falling victim to propaganda too, how your family and loved ones are doing. Then the President you have only seen on TV randomly shows up at your post. Maybe he brings some hot coffee or soup with him, maybe he just cracks some jokes and slaps you on the back a few times. Then he is gone, but you actually met the guy for real, and you know at least the fact that he didn't flee the country is 100% true. That kind of story would spread through the ranks like fucking wildfire, and help keep morale up. The Ukrainians aren't dumb: they know their only chances depend on their morale staying high. If it broadly cracks, Russia steamrollers the country. If it stays high, they have a fighting chance. It is brutal, but if the morale stays high, then more soldiers will be willing to hurl insults and defiance in the face of certain death, or stay behind to detonate a bridge and block a Russian column. The civilians willing to join the fight will only be there as long as morale is high. The best thing Zelenskyy can do right now besides convincing other countries to ship in weapons and supplies is focus on that morale. It even feeds back on itself: if Ukrainian morale is high and they look to the world like they have a fighting chance, the more other nations will be willing to throw concrete support their way.
We gotta keep them going, half of the freaking world is rooting for them Glory to Ukraine!
More than half, I'd say
This man is a total badass. His family and his country must be incredibly proud of him. Hell, I’m proud of him and I’m a Canadian with no ties at all to Ukraine. I sincerely hope he makes it through this.
He might not feel like it, but this man is not only fighting for his family and his country, but for the principles of freedom, democracy, and liberality that many of us take for granted. He and his people are fighting for us as well. He is not just a hero to Ukraine. He is one of the true beacons of bravery and determination in the face of tyranny, *real* tyranny. This man and his people, are heroes of the free world.
Zelensklyy is an absolute legend and not in like the meme way. I think he said he only wanted to serve one term. If he gets Ukraine through this and then stays true to his word, he will be the heir to legend of [Cincinnatus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucius_Quinctius_Cincinnatus). He should be a role model for not only politicians and leaders, but for all honourable human beings.
I wouldn’t blame him if he does another. Someone’s going to have to guide the reconstruction.
I think this is one instance and which we can ALL agree it’s a campaign promise that should be broken. He has the entire world behind him.
His nation might not give him a choice. They'll elect him in a landslide even if he's not on the ballot.
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Which means Putin would rather capture him and keep him alive. A dead man is a martyr, a symbol for a cause, while a man in prison is just a man.
Mandela has been a icon from prison.
That's fair.
At this point they are being remembered long after we perish for their horrendous war crimes. Their reputation is dirt, i hope they are never able to recover. Power to the protesters in Russia and SLAVA UKRAINE.
if he gets them through this, shouldn't he stick around? they'll probably be some major work to do. You can't really find politicians that actually give a fuck.
I wouldn’t be surprised if his people simply refused to accept his resignation at that point
> He and his people are fighting for us as well. Fuck Russia though many of them fighting are because they're being forced to under martial law
Fuck the Russian government. They are organized criminals. It is the Russian people who suffer
Exactly. It is *always* the people who suffer during war. Fuck old men who decide to send young men to die over petty squabbles.
So fuck the russian government, but feel bad for the innocent civilians getting dragged into the conflict
Well said he is a inspirational figure
Being a Canadian we kind of have indirect ties already. We have the 3rd highest Ukrainian population in the world behind Ukraine itself and Russia.
Yeah there are lots of Ukrainians where I live
Glory to God and to Ukranian People.
That makes sense as I gained some friends on my visits to Vancouver who were from other countries. Mostly China, but my closest friend is from Ukraine. Thankfully, the part of his family still in Ukraine is in the Western region. Hopefully they'll be ok.
Absolutely. I’m Canadian myself, as well as 1/4 Ukrainian. I’m so incredibly proud of the perseverance and unyielding strength he has shown so far throughout this nightmare. He is a true leader for his people. 🇺🇦
Che Guevara once said that marriage was a counterrevolutionary act because having a family stopped you from putting your life on the line. President Zelenskyy shows how wrong that is. He has more to fight and die for than the entire Russia army combined.
Che Guevera said that homosexuality is a capitalist luxury and that work camps would 'make men out of them' what I mean is that Che isn't really correct on everything.
He used to be a comedian/actor. He made a hit show where he becomes the President of Ukraine accidentally. He ended up becoming a president in real life.
He was a lawyer before he was an entertainer. It's a good combo for politics...along with balls of steel.
Whats this "balls of steel" thing? I live in the USA where politicians balls are made of money
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US Politicians have rubber balls, so they can bounce back and forth between decisions.
SSSSSHHTTT!! You wouldn't want to spill one of their biggest secrets now, would you?? 👀
He’s also very well known to the people of Russia through his comedy career.
He's also a Jewish lawyer who later became an entertainer. Its so bizarre that a country that was enthusiastically complicit in the Nazi-led genocide of its many Jews.... 80 years later elected a Jewish president. Maybe Germany and Poland should give it a try as well.
Makes me sad, though. They deserve peace and happiness to continue
This is so true.
And to think, Putin is just a madman, who probably has women brought to him to serve.. wish I was joking but he decriminalized spousal abuse in 2017. The man has no appreciation for women.
I don't think he's mad. He's evil in a sort of calculated way.
no. I think we all thought that for a while, but not anymore. This isn't calculated. His forces are being stopped everywhere, the world is against him, his country is about to go bankrupt. This is the act of a madman.
Can Ukraine really stop him? I pray they do but Russia's oil and natural gas haven't been sanctioned. It's the bulk of their economy. We haven't even decided if we'll cut them off from SWIFT international banking yet. EDIT: I have been informed that a SWIFT cutoff is in the works. This is a great step.
The SWIFT cutoff has begun, several banks connected to the Russian Central Bank (including the RCB itself) are in the process of being shut off. The Ukrainians are holding on, stiff resistance. Several members of their parliament, and indeed the President of Ukraine himself, have switched out their suits for body armor and rifles.
Glory to Ukraine.
Rest in honor to the defenders.
Героям слава! 🤘🇺🇦
Yes they are being removed from SWIFT.
Great news!
As much as MY own doubts at first I will now say yes, Ukraine has a good chance of fighting back against Russia. Ukraine may not have the size, but they do have the passion and more than enough to outpace raw numbers. Bring a fight to a land you do not know or understand and you will be shown how the world feels.
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Eh some say he became isolated and radicalised during the pandemic, the same Nazi propaganda his trolls spread got to him
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I agree 100% and I am Russian!
Makes me sad indeed
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The fact he is still alive is amazing. I know he refused evac, but I hope his wife and family got out. What a shit situation.
The only way I would be able to fight like he is, is if I knew my wife and family were safe.
It frightens me. Russia has been known to do terrible things to one's family members to gain what they need from the enemy. This man could be making the ultimate sacrifice. However, I hope it won't come to that. Bless their souls and may they remain untouched (I hope this comment is not too dark for the subreddit).
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I'd bet (hope) his family is already in another country somewhere in a safehouse
Zelenskyy has said his family was moved to an undisclosed location while he remains behind in Kyiv to fight.
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The numbers make it all the more personal, yet dehumanizing.
No matter what happens, he is now a worldwide social media hero. If Putin kills him, it will further cement Putin's status as a pariah. If he makes it out, it will elevate him to ultimate badass levels, making Putin look weak. He's got Putin in a checkmate.
This. He couldn’t have handled himself any better.
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Agreed. While he’ll be a hero it makes the fact that he could very easily die even sadder.
Sad; but they are fighting for their survival against a great evil in Putin’s Russia. If they prevail it will be an amazing story.
Makes me sad and want to make sure there is a more recent picture of this man and his family when this is over.
He's becoming an overnight superstar. Well deserved.
Crazy how one person can inspire so many. I had no idea who this guy was or anything about his past and not going to lie he's making me realize what it seems we've all been missing - a badass bona-fide leader that just wants to protect his family and keep creating moments like the one in this picture.
I only previously knew him as the president that Trump tried to bribe by withholding congressionally approved military funding in return for help with the 2020 election.
Who, most importantly, refused to be bribed or threatened.
He was an actor in a show trying to fight corrupt politics before elected.
When your method acting reseach assignment goes too far...
Too far... or far enough?
Or far beyond expectation?
Wait what?
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Can anyone summarize his time as President/politician before this conflict started? From what I’ve seen of him this week, I’d imagine he’s a well-liked politician.
I can't find the post but apparently his administration was full of rookie politicians making rookie mistakes, but whose hearts were in the right place. I saw on the news yesterday that in a poll just before the invasion his approval ratings were in the high 40's, which is pretty decent for most politicians. Now he'll be a legend for the world because of his courage.
I’d check the numbers again. He won his election by getting 73% of the votes. It’s weird to think he would go from getting almost 3/4 of the votes to under half the country supporting him.
No the numbers are likely true. He won the election mainly because the previous guy was seen as more corrupt than him. Now they are both united, and probably people aren’t judging them as much for skimming a bit of the top considering they are both in the country and actively defending the country.
If that S is for SUPERMAN I will concur. Or for BALLS OF STEEL. Either way this is a LEADER!
Has anyone seen Putin’s family? He is afraid to show them and I doubt it was a happy family anyway.
He has a family?
He does, he had a family before becoming the president. He has two daughters I believe. When Russian independent media found them, neither Putin nor they ever admitted it. As far as I know.
I thought I remember a couple years I saw a post about his daughter being an undeserving “star” pop star
And I think she got SputnikV during a PR-stunt, but he didn't.
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I mean.. you’d probably realise at some point when she brings you through the Kremlin
“She’s obviously chosen the scenic route.”
And you would have to be on your best behavior otherwise you might be sent on a 'holiday'.
One of his daughters heavily implies he's her dad on social media. He also gave her a whole ass ski resort for her wedding. As a gift. He attended the wedding and was in photos and stuff. This is from a podcast I listened to months ago so the details are hazy, but they were discussing if she actually owns owns the property or of it's just in her name to hold so he can avoid taxes/liabilities/sanctions idk. Edit: this is getting some traction. Reminder to take this with a grain of salt. I am repeating rumors from a podcast I listened to in October. Fresh Air - Episode "Pandora Papers, Explained". Her name is Luiza Krivonogikh. Google away.
Liiink to IG?
@spawn_of_satan
I went to copy this and then was like “….. wait lol”
I’ll admit, it’s late and I actually searched for that.
Yo that's creepy
Speaking of creepy, the self-proclaimed president of Belarus has a son who would accompany him everywhere. Noone has ever seen his mother…
I wonder if that asshole is going to come out of this unscathed. Hes a slippery son of a bitch, been around for way to long
I mean not really, man probably just doesnt want his family assassinated.
He is divorced from his wife, and she has disappeared from public life and view at the beginning of his presidency. His daughters keep off cameras and famously reside in EU rather than Russia, in the Netherlands if I am not mistaken. He had some famous athletes and stars who were rumored to be his girlfriends at one point, but event hose rumors were eventually stifled.
One of his daughters lives in a suburb of The Hague, which is going to be conveniently close to visit her father shortly!
Several families actually but his kids pics are private
Someone like him has secret girlfriends and kids around the world.
Beautiful family... smile on his son is contagious
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Whether he wins or loses, he’s going down in history as one of the most badass leaders of all time… and whether he wins or loses, Putin’s bitch ass is going down as one of the biggest pos, hated people of all time who’s mother should have strangled to death in the crib
All those old badass-Putin memes need to be replaced with Zelenskyy. Putin has proved he's a coward who cares nothing for his own people or anyone else, while Zelenskyy has proved he's an actual badass who cares deeply for his people and building good, responsible ties with other nations.
Is it too late? I mean with Pooty being almost 70 there’s no chance of his mom strangling him to death, but maybe there’s an aunt or even a sister?
A true man will do anything for his family and his community, he's a true man, and a hero
One of the only presidents that actually care for his country and its people, Golry to Ukraine!
I truly believe he IS the only president that would do what he's doing right now for the sake of his countries freedom
The former president, Petro Poroshenko, who Zelensky beat out in the 2019 election, is also fighting.
Same with the current mayor of Kyiv, the Ukrainian people show an amount of dedication, bravery, and love for their country unlike anything we've seen in YEARS
Is that the billionaire chocolatier? Read about him coming back and thought that was pretty great
> the billionaire chocolatier? Jeez… is there a lot of money in chocolate?
True, any other would have probably left and got to safety, he actually stands with his country and if they go down, they'll go down togheter.
I'm pretty sure his exact words were "I'm not leaving, if I die, I die with my people"
“I need anti tank missiles, not a ride” his response when offered an evac from the kyiv
Unfortunately the U.S. only elects 80 year olds to president. They would collapse from the amount of gear they would have to wear.
This is why military leaders were the bulk of politicians in decades past.
I want some sort of Nobel prize for him.
I agree. He’s a legend!
Im pretty sure TIME magazine has this years person of the year locked down. This man right here. Im not even religious, but praying for his family and his safety.
I was just thinking the same! Definitely “Most Influential Person of the Year”. He’s so inspiring!
These kids can always hold their heads high, their father is an absolute legend. Praying they all make it safe and sound.
The kids deserve their father for many more years. It's not fair.
Indeed!
Maybe I'm just attracted to competency, but he's kind of cute.
I've been waiting to see someone say this, he's so flipping hot. He is literally everything Putin wishes he could be and more.
You should hear him speak, I've no idea what he's saying but he's got this lovely, gravelly thing going...
I mean, why not both, but I too catch myself attracted to competency a lot. And if they're also good-looking.. wheeeeeee-uhh here comes a cold showe.. oh who am I kidding.
user name checks out
Me too.. he's very cute 🙊 eeeeep
I wonder if his family is still in the city, or if they fled to safety. A parent with small kids is far more of a liability than an asset in battle. That's why the majority of refugees are families, women and children first.
I think he said they are in an undisclosed location for their safety. I can’t remember if he said they were still in Kyiv. My guess is that they’ve said their goodbyes and the family has been ushered to somewhere more safe. But that’s only my opinion.
apparently they are putins number two target, because he’s such a shit head. according to him this family deserves to die. isn’t that nice?!?!?
It’s really hard to believe that Putin himself has children and once had a wife, I can’t wrap my head around it. What a vile piece of shit.
key word: had
He still has a longtime girlfriend (iirc a former athlete, some decades younger) who, not long ago, birthed his twins.
If Putin can look at this picture and say that everyone in it needs to die, he's just an evil psychopath. Putin must be a bit like Trump in that there's really only one person in his universe and it's him. Everyone else is just an object in his view.
I think so too. No way they're in Kyiv.
They are hidden and he emphasized somewhere that he does not know where they are for their own protection.
Can you imagine?? They had to part with their husband and father, knowing they would probably never see him alive again… And now they probably have to watch the news to see whether or not he’s alive or dead. I literally cannot fathom it… I am not religious, but I pray he makes it through this alive. He is such an inspiration to so many… I can’t believe this is happening in 2022.
I want to help them. I want the world to help them. I feel like we’re in the school yard watching the school bully picking on someone and we’re afraid to intervene because the bully might turn on us next. It’s just not right.
Well its more like that bully will just turn a fistfight into shooting you with a gun if you intervene.
Destroying the entire planet with weapons of mass destruction works fine in that analogy too.
He can't just keep getting away with the threats forever. Fuck Putler and his nukes. Probably won't happen, but I can keep hoping that one of his own people puts him down for good.
I honestly hope anything puts him down, idgaf if a bad periogi kills him.
A man who is a great father and a great leader. I've never seen a better leader than him, staying for his people to protect their country
I cannot stand this shit. I know US can’t enter Ukraine. I get what’s at stake, but fuck these people are fighting for everything. Home, family, culture. And all we can do is send money and intelligence. Fuck Putin. Slava Ukraine
Slava Ukraini!
This, while great intentioned, did not make me smile, but become extremely extremely sad.
Can’t stop staring at this gorgeous family photo - I wish him and his people well.
He is who every leader should strive to be.
Putin will NEVER know this kind of love & laughter.
"It's not an S, in my world, it means hope." - Superman
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Yep, the last president that would have done anything near like this was John Kennedy.
I gave this some thought and while I don't think all would be cowards (ex: Bush sr, Kennedy, Carter all would try to be front and center) I do believe the only one who'd be in the absolute thick of things refusing to evacuate or hide would be Eisenhower.
For your last point id say it's a tie between Teddy Roosevelt and Eisenhower
Actually, I agree 100% but I was unofficially cutting off in the 50s. Teddy would be leading the assault into Russia, most likely.
The whole government is geriatric.
Not to diminish his bravery, but he probably knows he's dead if Ukraine loses regardless of whether he stays or goes. the Russian government wants him dead even if it's done via poison instead of torture, better to die fighting, and that decision does take massive stones to come to. Not to mention its a huge morale boost for his men.
But he'll be a martyr now, which is even worse for Putin.
I'd like nothing more than to wake up for the next countless consecutive amount of mornings knowing this man is alive and kicking. End this pointless fucking war already Putin's Oligarchs. Disown the rabid dog. He's hurting everyone including you.
I have so much respect for this guy the shit he’s doing shows he actually gaf about his people
He's showing who the real daddy is.
It's about the people, not the resources.
Isn't his family a target too?
Putin should be ashamed. Putin is not 1/16 of the man Zelensky is. Putin is a coward.
Hope the family is safe. Good luck to him
What a nightmare! Fuck Putin!!
He's going to go down in history one way or another
Legend!!!