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Zelensky Engages Reporters via WhatsApp on Europe Trip

12/10/2025

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During a 36-hour Europe trip, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky used WhatsApp to engage reporters mid-flight.
This marked a departure from his usual in-person interactions.
His meetings with Britain, Germany, France, NATO, and the EU aimed to secure support amid shifting diplomatic conditions.
Zelensky has prioritized real-time communication since the onset of the war in 2022.

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Story summary

During a 36-hour Europe trip, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky used WhatsApp to engage reporters mid-flight.
This marked a departure from his usual in-person interactions.
His meetings with Britain, Germany, France, NATO, and the EU aimed to secure support amid shifting diplomatic conditions.
Zelensky has prioritized real-time communication since the onset of the war in 2022.