A figure of speeches: Volodymyr Zelensky in his own words

A figure of speeches: Volodymyr Zelensky in his own words

At the beginning of the war, editors from The Economist went to Kyiv, the first Western journalists to interview Ukraine’s president. Our Russia editor has now returned, finding a brighter capital—and a wearier leader still capable of flashes of humour. We consider the power the president has wielded through hundreds of speeches, and share his Christmas message to our listeners.

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Diplomacy up in smoke: Biden visits Israel

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