Russia-Ukraine war: I need ammunition, not a ride to escape, Volodymyr Zelensky is the biggest fighter or the reason for the war with Russia

24 February 2022 is the date when Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his attack on Ukraine. At that time Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that when you attack us, you will see our faces. Not our backs, but our faces. A year of conflict that has killed thousands, left many homeless, displaced millions and left cities devastated by massive bloodshed and violence, the horrors show no signs of abating Used to be. For Russia, it was a period of retreating on many occasions to realize its strength with fierce firepower in the battlefield. While many analysts expected the Ukrainian resistance to crumble within days. But Kiev countered with fierce resistance, surprising counter-attacks and unexpected hit-and-run strikes.

“The fight is happening. I want ammunition, not a ride.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reportedly said in response to the Americans’ offer to leave Kiev immediately after Russia’s massive invasion of Ukraine began on 24 February 2022. The words laid the foundation for his reputation as a hero. With his personality and innocent way of speaking, he may at first glance seem like an obedient student of a class. But Zelensky, who took on Russia’s superpower army with his determination and courage, has emerged as the biggest fighter in the last one year. Zelensky’s reputation has transformed over the past 12 months, both at home and abroad.

Why Putin does not like Zelensky

Unlike previous presidents, Zelensky, 44, had no experience in politics. Tensions between Russia and Ukraine have been persistent since the beginning of his term. During his tenure, the policy of making Ukraine a member of NATO and the European Union was announced by amending the constitution of Ukraine. This is the reason why Russian President Putin does not like the President of Ukraine at all. In April, former comedian Volodymyr Zelensky defeated Petro Poroshenko in the election to take over as president. He said he would end the ongoing war with eastern Ukraine and end corruption. Zelensky was more inclined towards America. He also sought assistance from Joe Biden to join NATO. While the Zelensky government imposed sanctions on opposition leader Viktor Medvedchuk. This angered Russia because Medvedchuk’s relations with the Kremlin were very cordial.

get to know zelensky

Zelensky was born on 25 January 1978 in Krivi Rih, Soviet Union. Currently the city of Kryvyi is part of Ukraine. Zelensky’s parents were Jewish, although his family moved to Edenet, Mongolia, when he was a child. For this reason Zelensky’s early education took place in Mongolia. Zelensky has a good command of the Russian language. When he grew up, he returned to Ukraine and graduated from the National Economics University in 1995. Despite this, Zelensky made a career in the field of comedy. It was during his studies that Zelensky got attracted to the theatre. In 1997, he appeared in the finals of the performance group, Quartal 95, KVN 9. The year 2014, the people of Ukraine rebelled and removed the pro-Russian President Viktor Yanakovic. In response, Russia invaded Ukraine and annexed Crimea. Since then, Russia had also started helping the rebels in the Donbas region of Ukraine with arms and money. Now it was time for Zelensky, who played the role of President in Reel Life, to become President in Real Life. He decided to contest the elections in the year 2019. He won this election with more than 70 percent votes. But now this victory is proving to be a crown of thorns for Zelensky.