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When President Volodymyr Zelenskyy first decided to run for office, First Lady Olena Zelenska was upset. “I respected his choice and I understood that this was an important step for him to make. At the same time I felt that my life and the life of my family would change quite radically. The change would be long-lasting and quite complex,” she says. Now, in the midst of war, the pair have never been more reliant on their strong partnership and marriage. “Olena really is my best friend,” President Zelenskyy says. “She is also a patriot and she deeply loves Ukraine. It’s true. And she is an excellent mother.”
For Vogue’s special digital cover story, Zelenska and her husband Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke about life in wartime, their marriage and shared history, and the dreams for Ukraine’s future. Tap the link in our bio for the full profile, which will also be featured in the October issue. Photographed by @annieleibovitz, Written by @racheldonadio, Styled by @juliepelipas
When President Volodymyr Zelenskyy first decided to run for office, First Lady Olena Zelenska was upset. “I respected his choice and I understood that this was an important step for him to make. At the same time I felt that my life and the life of my family would change quite radically. The change would be long-lasting and quite complex,” she says. Now, in the midst of war, the pair have never been more reliant on their strong partnership and marriage. “Olena really is my best friend,” President Zelenskyy says. “She is also a patriot and she deeply loves Ukraine. It’s true. And she is an excellent mother.”
For Vogue’s special digital cover story, Zelenska and her husband Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke about life in wartime, their marriage and shared history, and the dreams for Ukraine’s future. Tap the link in our bio for the full profile, which will also be featured in the October issue. Photographed by @annieleibovitz, Written by @racheldonadio, Styled by @juliepelipas