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TODAY IS THE BIRTHDAY OF VOLODYMYR ZELENSKYY🥳🥳🥳 Ukrainian Culture
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u/Apprehensive-Egg6448 10d ago
Imagine the German and all NATO leaders were secretly withholding the decision to send leopards to Ukraine and waited until a few hours before his birthday to release the great news
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u/ThermionicEmissions Canada 10d ago
That's what Ramstein was all about! Everyone telling Scholz, "you really have to sell it, Olaf!"
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u/controversydirtkong 10d ago
Happy birthday! I hear he got some very nice presents today!
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u/Onaninjaen 10d ago edited 10d ago
What a nice present. A tank. Oh and missiles? How nice of you. Advanced targeting systems? Oh thank you so much. Just what I wanted.
Oh and a t-shirt. Thanks aunty.
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u/sorefoot66 10d ago
Fuck he better get them. Or my very limited faith in humanity will dive even further.
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u/fwt333 10d ago
Happy birthday hero! Somebody beer this man and give him some weapons shipments ASAP
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u/agent_uno 10d ago
Pretty sure he will say that a beer day is not until he has led his people to victory! But that doesn’t mean he don’t deserve one!
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u/SalvadorsAnteater 10d ago
Just an hour ago I did sent 20€ to the armed forces of Ukraine.
90€ altogether over the past three months.
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u/jewraisties 10d ago
Leopard(s) - the best birthday gift any man fighting a genocidal enemy could dream of.
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u/Livid_Luck 10d ago
Probably aged like 10 years in the past year.
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u/Shadowlight2020 10d ago
Honestly he just needs sleep for those eye bags; a shave and a change of clothes and he would be back to how he looked.
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u/servonos89 10d ago
Get the sentiment but that’s not how degradation works. He’ll look well with your recommendations but this has taken a toll. And good, I don’t think he’d be ashamed of it. Some people age by existing and some age by experience.
His fatigue is proof of his work.
Putin gets Botox.
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u/Rich-Diamond-9006 10d ago
Additionally, Mr. President has stated that he will not wear anything other than than olive drab and/or camo clothing similar to those worn by the Ukrainian fighters until the war is over.
'I don't need a ride, I need ammunition!!"
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u/largePenisLover 10d ago
The ability to do that rebound decrease with age. After 40 it's almost gone.
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u/Parrot_Enjoyer 10d ago
He is my king from this day, until my last day. 👑🇺🇦🔱
Here's to Zelenskiy getting as many birthdays as possible
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u/buttmodel 10d ago
House Mormont has stood by Ukraine for 1,000 years... and we will not be breaking faith today.
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u/FattieBrain 10d ago edited 10d ago
While I’m sure it’s honorable to be regarded as a king, I’m certain that the idea of a king is exactly what he’s fighting against.
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u/Speakdoggo 10d ago
Different countries just committed to giving him tanks… the one thing he kept asking for. A military gift, not personal…but still, it’s where his heart is, to save his country. Selfless human being.
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u/anacche 10d ago
I know it's his day for a birthday wish, and I'm sure we all have a pretty good idea as to his wish, but for the rest of us outside, I hope that his wish comes true, and that the rest of world leaders have even half as much genuine love for their nation and their people as this man does for glorious Ukraine.
Slava Ukraine!
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We are lucky to have him as leader of the brave ukrainian people. And by we I mean all of free Europe.
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u/StevenStephen USA 10d ago
Wish I could by him a beer. Just have to settle for helping to buy tanks.
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u/RanCestor Finland 10d ago
Just haul your ass over here and I'll buy you one. 4 hours or so from the border (crossing thru south). Been a long ride.
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u/rogue_giant 10d ago
I’m fine with not having free universal healthcare if it means that we can provide the means for an outmatched underdog defeat the “worlds 2nd strongest military”.
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u/StevenStephen USA 10d ago
Maybe after that foe is vanquished, everyone can finally have universal health care.
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u/TheDanishFire 10d ago
A legend, that recieved modern tanks as a birthday present from several countries, to protect his people from evil thieves and murderes. Thats very unusual.
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u/Ilya_kriskovich
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I share a birthday with him.
Edit: Thankyou for the birthday wishes and the awards! 30 abrams to Ukraine for my 30th birthday! Slava ukraini.
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u/pkfag 10d ago •
Also my birthday 🎂.. what an auspicious date.
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u/DystopianPrince212 10d ago •
Mine too.. that’s inspiring.. Happy birthday to you friend. And to VZ.
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u/DystopianPrince212 10d ago
Edit, Happy Birthday to all the other birthday folks in here.. Im privileged to share the day with you!
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u/EvocativeDust 10d ago
Happy Birthday to us! It's an honor this legend shares his Birthday with us.
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u/Bloodtype_IPA 10d ago
Yes!!! Happy Birthday!! May you live to be at least 100 years old!🎂🥂🍾🥳🎁
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u/Rax_48 10d ago
I also share a birthday with him, it’s a bit funny
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u/Ilya_kriskovich Ukraine 10d ago
Didn’t even know until I saw this post! And then saw we announced we are sending 30 Abrams to Ukraine this morning and today is my 30th birthday.
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u/everydayasl 10d ago
The world wishes you safe and healthy birthday. Let your next birthday celebration in 2024 be a joyous and peaceful one for you and the rest of Ukraine free of Russian occupation!
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u/Aka-Kitsune 10d ago
Happy birthday! Enjoy your new Leopard, Abrams, and Challenger presents. Slava Ukraini!
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u/BentonD_Struckcheon 10d ago
I was beginning to despair of ever seeing a true leader in my lifetime. This man changed that completely.
Happy Birthday.
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u/Send_Your_Noods_plz 10d ago
He is the George Washington of Ukraine. He will be remembered as he is legend incarnate. It sucks he has to go through this and I'm sure he'd give everything personally to bring peace to his nation, but he has become a legend. History could not forget him, even if it tried. There may have been stronger and better men in history, but in my life I have never been so moved and inspired.
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u/TheOnionsAreaMan USA 10d ago
Ahhhhh…and queue my fellow Americans putting themselves in 1776 morality plays and saying that GW has no claim to being the MOST inspirational leader of his CENTURY. Fuck off my fellow Yanks. Yes. He IS. Yes he’s flawed. So is ANYONE. Let’s shut the Fuck up about it in r/Ukraine. And also…let’s recognize that most Ukrainians have a leader right now they believe in just as much as the people of the English Colonies in revolt did in their day.
I hope the news that the gates of real main battle tanks…accompanied by real AFV’s (which coincidentally is occurring after 10’s of 1000’s of your people are finishing MONTHS of western combined arms warfare training…gives you hope. Ukraine’s borders will be Ukraine. And Ukraine WILL be the shield upon which their oppressors die.
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u/Specialist_Ad4675 10d ago
If you read chernow's biography on him, I think you will see a decent but imperfect man. I don't fault anyone for having issues with the slavery aspect. He knew it was wrong and knew it was a horrible system.
I also highly recommend titan by chernow. I was amazed by the journey Rockefeller had.
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u/Send_Your_Noods_plz 10d ago
He had some bad aspects, but the dude took on the strongest military in the world at the time and won with an army of farmers and scraps. Something that should have been impossible at the time and you have to give credit where its due. He was a legend and if you had ever met in person he commanded respect. There are figures in history that stand out and changed the world. I'd put Zelenski up there based on his behavior.
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u/OHoSPARTACUS USA 10d ago
His record as a wartime general is great, but his true moment of greatness was stepping down from president after 2 terms. He was so beloved at the time he easily could have became an emperor napoleon atyle.
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u/CorsicA123 10d ago
Here’s hoping Zelensky can repeat this. Win the war, begin to really fight the corruption, build a conceptually new Ukraine and then step down. Become an examplary president not only to Ukraine but to the world. Inspire change
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u/servonos89 10d ago
I love this sentiment. But I don’t think any one person can leave office with so much unfinished. He has to see it to fruition personally - and his voters would likely agree.
I’d see him resigning if Ukraine won. And let that burden of reestablishment pass on to someone else.
Let him win the war and someone else can rebuild.
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u/atclubsilencio 10d ago
Is it wrong that I find him extremely sexy?
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u/balleballe111111 Anti Appeasement - Planes for Ukraine! 10d ago
He's probably the most desired man in the world right now. The internet even invented a term for it. So, I think you're good.
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u/moeborg1 10d ago
What´s the term? Help me out pl, I´m really naive.
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u/moeborg1 10d ago
Oh, you only share that opinion with 90% of the worlds women and a large proportion of the men.
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u/sipstea84 10d ago
If it's wrong I never wanna be right. The man is foine as hell
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u/atclubsilencio 10d ago •
thank you. i've been having a lot of... feelings... about him and didn't know if that meant i was screwed up. i mean i am, but DADDY ZELENSKYY TAKE ME TO THE SKYYYYY
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u/feastoffun 10d ago
“Take me to the sky!” You cracked me up. Thanks for bringing a smile to such a weary world. ❤️ Slava Ukraini
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u/servonos89 10d ago
If your sexuality is wanting what you admire you’re high key better than gays, bis and straights. Run with it, it’ll only do you good.
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u/-_Empress_- 10d ago
I think that's every woman 30 or older at this point , at a minimum.
I mean, ya can't call the dude a coward and man does he know how to talk shit to Russia.
Apparently that's a kink and I'm good with it 🤣
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u/Chronic_In_somnia 10d ago
I’d toast a beer in your honour right now, unfortunately I’m at the emerg room, inhaled a piece of corn down the wrong tube… oops… so I’ll just say congratulations and let’s all try to party hard next year, safely at your own homes. Everyone everywhere all at once lol
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u/linuxgeekmama 10d ago
I hope Pootin inhales a piece of corn and has to go to the emergency room. He'd probably poop his pants again, too.
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Happy birthday President Zelenskyy! Hope you get the chance to drink an ice cold beer in Crimea this summer!
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u/PALLY31 10d ago
You are a living legend. May all of Ukraine and you live strong and well.
З Днем Народження!
слава Україні!!
M1A, Leopards... A-10s next!
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u/Bloodtype_IPA 10d ago
Handsome, smart, brave, determined, humble, compassionate, and admired… A true Son of Ukraine! Happy Birthday, Dear President Zelensky🍾🎂🎁🥳🇺🇦
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u/scruffys_nose 10d ago
Aren't we lucky and thank you to his parents.
A legend was born on this day, who is bearing a huge responsibility driven by his heart, his passion, his heratige and the love of his fellow citizens.
Many of us would have given up, where he continues with the vision and determination to eradicate the vermin.
Hats of to President Zelenskyy.
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u/TankExterminator 10d ago
Happy Birthday, Mr. President!
May the ZSU kill 45 orcs per hour for the next 24 hours in honour of your 45th birthday!
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u/seanmonaghan1968 10d ago
Wow 45! If only the world had more statesman like him
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u/oripash Australia 10d ago
45 x 24 isn’t that far off from Russian daily loss figures.
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u/seanmonaghan1968 10d ago
I was thinking of how young he is and what a great statesman. Wish we had lots more like him across the world vs some of the politicians we have
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u/ThermionicEmissions Canada 10d ago
45!
Can't tell if factorial joke...
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u/seanmonaghan1968 10d ago
I am very sincere, he is amazing. How many other global politicians would have just hopper on a jet a flew to safety. He stayed and rallied his country and all the normal countries of the world love Ukraine; the other countries can fuck off
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u/ggouge 10d ago
Wow 45. I feel..... So unacomplished now.
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u/linuxgeekmama 10d ago
Yeah, me too. My birthday is soon, which always gets me to thinking about how I haven't accomplished much, and this is not helping. (I am proud that my birthday is close to his, though)
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u/SalvadorsAnteater 10d ago
In my humble opinion productive accomplishments are secondary to being a good person. What's much, much more important is that you didn't spread misery and suffering.
Happy cake day!
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u/oripash Australia 10d ago edited 10d ago
Happy birthday mate.
May your life find a way to give you back some of that time with your family, and may you succeed in what you came here to do.
Thank you for rallying Ukraine. And thank you for showing a generation of future leaders all over the world what real leadership looks like.
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u/ggouge 10d ago
Happy birthday. Its the day after mine cool.
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u/bookcreative Ukraine 10d ago •
I share my birthday with President Zelensky, only I’m a couple of decades older. May he enjoy many, many more!
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u/buzzkill-lightyear 10d ago
Abrahms and Leopards as presents from most european countries and america. holy shit!
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u/WeddingElly 10d ago
Here’s to another 45 birthdays! Wishing you good health and speedy victory Mr. President
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u/ChemistryVirtual 10d ago
My friend. Let me be the first to honour your love for humanity.
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u/TinyStrawberry23 10d ago
President Zelensky turns 45.
I think this makes for a great opportunity for a symbolic $45/45€/£45 donation to UNITED24! 🌟
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u/flargenhargen 10d ago
well not this one, but next one may you spend it on a sunny beach in crimea
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u/Jaded_Rate_6665 10d ago
President Zelensky. happy birthday. You are our hero. Praying for a finale very soon for You. Stay strong. Stay safe. The planet needs you. No pressure though. Whatever you’re doing, you’re a NATURAL. Hoping you get to rest up with your lovely wife and kids🙏🏻🇺🇦❤️🙏🏻.
Like it or not(I suspect not) you’ve made history just by being YOU. So much love and respect JE. 🇺🇸. always prayers for you…..every day!
Ukraine will be glorious again and even better! I know you are proud of your warriors too. They are amazing too probably because they love and respect you🇺🇸🌟🇺🇸
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u/Mini_And_Andrew 10d ago
Don't let this shit change your course. The Ukrainian people are you, you are them.
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u/SoulStomper99 10d ago
Happy birthday from america zelensky. Your my fucking idol ever sense this bullshit started. But hey now you can make fun of his cancer now. It means you'll draw alot more breath then this bitch boy would
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u/juicadone 10d ago
My goodness; how appropriate of gifts to receive, almost 1 year after one of his earliest quotes. We all know it; he is getting the ammo now, and he obviously still ain't goin nowhere! Slava Ukraini
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u/SugarMaple56732 10d ago
Happy Birthday, Volodymyr! You are not my President but you are an inspiration to Presidents in all free countries. Slava Ukraini!
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u/Chudmont 10d ago
The world really needed this man and he stepped up to the plate.
Happy Birthday, President Zelenskyy!!!
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u/popcorn_chewinggum 10d ago
"З днем народження, пане президенте."
What an inspirational human being - take pointers please, every other 'leader' of every other country around on the planet.
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u/brezhnervous 10d ago
Happy Birthday President Zelensky!
And may you have A FUCKTON more of them!!
And get your wish of drinking beer on the beach in Crimea 😁 👍✊
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u/cantwejustplaynice 10d ago
He's only a couple of months older than me. I feel wiped out getting the groceries. This man is leading and inspiring the free world. Slava Ukraine, Slava Volodymyr Zelensky.
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u/fir3ballone 10d ago
Happy Birthday to a true leader! Sending love and support from the states - Slava Ukraini!
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u/HistStill2371 10d ago
The right man for the job at a pivotal moment for the world. The world is with the Ukrainian people.
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