A montage of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dancing on the Ukrainian version of Dancing with the Stars has gone viral as he remains in Kyiv defending the city alongside his troops against Russian forces.
Zelenskyy's defiance in the face of Russia's full-scale invasion has earned him global praise as a 'true leader'. He has refused to leave for his own safety and has taken up arms among his soldiers.
Before his political career, Zelenskyy was an actor and comedian. In 2006, he won Ukraine's Dancing with the Stars, performing routines including the waltz, paso doble and a blindfolded dance.
Social media users have shared clips and photos, with one writing: 'So apparently Zelenskyy won the Ukrainian version of Dancing with the Stars in 2006 and the tape is even better than whatever you're imagining.' Another commented: 'He can dance, he can act, he can lead a country, he can stand in defiance against Russian forces.'
Zelenskyy reportedly declined a US government offer to evacuate him, telling officials: 'The fight is here; I need ammunition, not a ride.'
