Volodymyr Zelenskyy was elected President of Ukraine in May 2019. The former actor, scriptwriter and producer became a war leader when Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. A few days after Russia invaded Ukraine, President Zelenskyy addressed the European Parliament. He then went on to address national parliaments worldwideThe latest in a line of historical leaders employing rhetoric in times of war, he has used his words to rally world leaders and call for more support. CONTENT: 00:00:00 Volodymyr Zelenskyy's speech before the French Assemblée nationale 00:01:48 Attack on Mariupol maternity 00:03:57 Comparison with Verdun 00:05:43 Hope with the Normandy format 00:07:04 24 February Russian attack on Ukraine 00:09:27 Call to France and Europe Restrictions: ©The material may not be edited and must be shown entirely.

EPRS - Speeches that have made Europe: Volodymyr Zelenskyy (2022)