Zelensky openly admitted how the war changed him.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated that during the war with Russia he became less emotional. Answering a question from The New Yorker, Zelensky said that he no longer has time for contemplation and argumentation, just as there is no time for emotions. He added that he learned this approach only during the interview, and with subordinates and colleagues in the government, he does not contemplate decisions for more than an hour.

Zelensky shared his memories of the beginning of the war in Ukraine, when chaos reigned. People didn't know what to do, many of them fled, but he stayed and tried to cope with this chaos.

The President also commented on comparisons to Winston Churchill and Charlie Chaplin, who fought fascism. Zelensky noted that such a comparison is immodest, but he recognized Chaplin's talent for storytelling and creating emotional narratives. As for Churchill, Zelensky said that he was a leader of a country that firmly said "no" to fascism.

Earlier, Zelensky explained the change in his position regarding negotiations with Russia, and also spoke about his changes since the times of "League of Laughter".

Speaking about the impact of the war on her children, Zelenska noted that her daughter is focused on her studies, and her son dreams of becoming a military man.