The Zelensky Effect: How an Ordinary Ukrainian Became an Extraordinary Leader

One year ago, Russia launched its brutal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, but perhaps the greatest surprise has been the emergence of one of the most significant wartime leaders of the 21st century. How did Volodymyr Zelensky become the guiding force we know today? On Deep Dish, Olga Onuch, author of “The Zelensky Effect,” dives into the story of the ordinary Ukrainian who rose to command the global stage.    

Reading List:

• The Zelensky Effect, Olga Onuch and Henry E. Hale, Oxford University Press, March 1, 2023