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Zelensky: The Man Who Took on Putin

This documentary charts the rise of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the comedian, actor and entertainer who became the improbable wartime leader of Ukraine.

A new documentary follows the rise of the entertainer who became an improbable wartime leader.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (centre) arrives Donbas in the east of Ukraine on Feb. 16, 2022 and inspected the troops stationed in Donbass, a conflict area with the Russian-backed separatists. (EyePress News/Shutterstock)

The documentary, Zelensky: The Man Who Took on Putin, charts the rise of the comedian, actor and entertainer who became the improbable wartime leader.

Explore the man behind the series of game-changing media appearances which have encapsulated the defiant response of a nation.

What motivates him? How did he transform from joker to leader and what is the next chapter of his story?

Watch Zelensky: The Man Who Took on Putin on CBC Gem.

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