Europe | In his words
An interview with Volodymyr Zelensky, president of Ukraine
Edited highlights of our conversation with Ukraine’s leader
These are edited highlights of our interview with Volodymyr Zelensky, president of Ukraine, in his office on December 8th, 2022. He began with the effects of occupation. (You can also read our edited highlights of an interview with General Valery Zaluzhny, head of Ukraine’s armed forces.)
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