"Refused to evacuate Kyiv at the start of the full-scale invasion, famously stating "I need ammunition, not a ride." He became a global symbol of Ukrainian resistance."

Source: International Media

"Was named in the Pandora Papers leak, which revealed a network of offshore companies he and his partners owned. The revelations contrasted with his anti-corruption campaign promises."

Source: OCCRP

"Under martial law, his government consolidated national TV channels into a single state platform to ensure a unified message and counter Russian disinformation, a move some watchdogs criticized as a restriction on press freedom."

Source: Media Reports

"Has consistently voiced strong support for Israel's right to self-defense, drawing parallels between the Hamas attack and Russia's invasion of Ukraine."

Source: Official Speeches