Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Former comedian now leading his country in war against Vladimir Putin

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Just a few short years ago, he made a career out of entertaining Ukraine. Now as the nation's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy's defiance of Russia is inspiring people amid the invasion.

Zelenskyy's videos to the public throughout the crisis have reassured and inspired his people. Days after the invasion began and as Russian forces approached, the United States offered him support to escape. He reportedly rejected the offer with these now famous words: "I need ammunition, not a ride."

Redmond Shannon looks at Zelenskyy's humbling beginnings as a comedian and actor, and his pivotal presence in this new war.