From landslide election victory to wartime leadership: 7 Years of Zelensky's presidency in photos (opens in new tab)

Volodymyr Zelensky was sworn in as Ukraine's president on May 20, 2019. He entered office as a political outsider — a relatively young comedian and television producer — promising anti-corruption reforms and peace with Russia. Within years, he would become the face of Ukraine's wartime resistance and one of the world's most recognizable leaders during Europe's deadliest war since World War II. Over the past seven years, Zelensky's rule has changed alongside the country itself: from ambitious