Watch as Volodymyr Zelensky receives an award from British think tank Chatham House on Thursday 29 June.
The president of Ukraine has been awarded a prestigious prize for his leadership and contribution to international relations.
Chatham House has hailed Mr Zelensky’s transformation from actor-turned-novice politician to wartime leader as “nothing short of extraordinary”.
“The former actor has unified his nation in defiance of a formidable foe,” the think-tank said in a statement.
“He has also created a new form of modern diplomacy and leadership through his use of social media and direct communication with world leaders, marshalling a wide-ranging coalition in support of Ukraine at the United Nations and beyond.”
Chatham House director Bronwen Maddox added: “President Zelensky has united his nation in resistance and counter-offensive, and demonstrated a mastery of international diplomacy.”
Mr Zelensky is expected to make a short virtual address to Chatham House’s annual conference on Thursday, with a special representative collecting the award on his behalf.
