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travelsafar Mon 11-Apr-22 16:16:22

www.insider.com/zelenskyy-ukraine-photos-russia-invasion-2022-4?utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=topbar?utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=topbar

Pictures speak for themselves, what a man, what a hero. So much love for his people and country. If you could send him a song what would be your choice. Mine is 'Bridge over troubled water' by Simon and Garfunkle

eazybee Thu 14-Apr-22 09:13:46

I was reading about William the Conqueror. Apparently many of his enemies met mysterious sudden deaths, thought to be the result of poison. Another tyrant.

BlueSky Thu 14-Apr-22 09:13:41

We seem to like the Action man type more than the Ken type of man on here! Being lighthearted for a moment. smile

Clawdy Thu 14-Apr-22 08:38:19

He's also very attractive!

FannyCornforth Thu 14-Apr-22 03:19:57

BlueSky

Don’t tell me he’s a grans’ pinup now!hmm

‘Fraid so, it certainly looks like it (Not that I’m a ‘gran’)

NanKate Wed 13-Apr-22 21:38:32

I worry about his future. When this terrible war ends I know that ‘murderer’ Putin will try to have him assassinated. I hope someone gets to Putin first but I doubt it.

BlueSky Wed 13-Apr-22 20:37:30

Don’t tell me he’s a grans’ pinup now!hmm

Rosalyn69 Tue 12-Apr-22 13:24:18

He is proving himself as a great leader and is inspirational.

Yammy Tue 12-Apr-22 12:45:43

"Keep right on to the end of the road".

Zelensky is teaching a lot of people what it is to love their country and fight for the right to Freedom. He's definitely another Lech Walesa.

SueDonim Tue 12-Apr-22 12:39:52

Well, exactly, Fanny! grin

FannyCornforth Tue 12-Apr-22 12:36:13

Sue wow, I wouldn’t mind one of those then (sorry for lowering the tone)

SueDonim Tue 12-Apr-22 12:31:35

FannyCornforth

Zelenskyy will be remembered in hundreds of years time as an absolute legend.

I was talking to my British/Ukrainian friend about President Zelensky and saying how so many people admired him. She came back with ‘He’s standard issue Ukrainian male,’ which made me laugh. grin

Katie59 Tue 12-Apr-22 12:28:45

Zelensky was not well regarded because his former occupation was a professional comedian, he certainly knows how to “play” his audience and communicate.
As a wartime leader he has proved exceptionally effective, not making any comparison but Churchill was in the wilderness until a wartime leader was needed.

Joane123 Tue 12-Apr-22 11:14:26

Every time I listen to him on the news my heart lurches, he is trying so hard to do the best he can for his country.
The song suggested by travelsafar is very appropriate and brought tears to my eyes.

biglouis Tue 12-Apr-22 11:05:30

Churchill and his party were overwhelmingly voted out after the war ended.

volver Tue 12-Apr-22 10:36:26

Churchill was widely hated for what happened in the Dardanelles and there are people in Dundee and Glasgow who still consider him to be persona non grata. Then WW2 happened.

Cometh the hour, cometh the man.

GrannyGravy13 Tue 12-Apr-22 10:26:18

I think he is doing admirably in a dreadful situation, a firm hand on the tiller.

If you have a moment Google President Zelenskys newspaper headlines pre 2022, he wasn’t as well regarded worldwide then. It’s remarkable how quickly the press can turn

tanith Tue 12-Apr-22 10:25:23

Definitely ‘Hero’.

timetogo2016 Tue 12-Apr-22 10:20:46

Same as AGAA4.

Redhead56 Tue 12-Apr-22 10:01:56

President Zelensky is committed to his country and protection of his people’s freedom. He rather reminds me of Lech Walesa the Polish leader of Solidarity in the 1980s. He was adamant to not let communism dominate both men are strong willed and determined.

LOUISA1523 Mon 11-Apr-22 18:58:34

I went to a concert at the Albert Hall last month... the orchestra started the night off by playing the Ukraine national anthem?? ....it was very moving

paddyann54 Mon 11-Apr-22 17:32:48

even heroes need inspiration ,Eric Bibb Dont let nobody drag your spirits down

youtu.be/Kg7JSVLt6rY

FannyCornforth Mon 11-Apr-22 16:57:05

Zelenskyy will be remembered in hundreds of years time as an absolute legend.

Ladyleftfieldlover Mon 11-Apr-22 16:54:29

I agree with AGAA4. Perfect.

volver Mon 11-Apr-22 16:39:34

Hero by Mariah Carey.

Or the Ukrainian National Anthem.

The glory and freedom of Ukraine has not yet perished
Luck will still smile on us brother-Ukrainians.

AGAA4 Mon 11-Apr-22 16:37:22

He ain't heavy he's my brother.