From comedian to leader of the free world: Volodymyr Zelensky’s news portrayal around the globe
Journalism: Theory, Practice & Criticism
Published online on July 31, 2025
Abstract
Journalism, Ahead of Print.
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the former comedian and current Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, has become a political leader at the center of today’s world stage. Using the character traits and enduring news values ...
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the former comedian and current Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, has become a political leader at the center of today’s world stage. Using the character traits and enduring news values ...