After meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on On World Refugee Day, Hollywood actor Ben Stiller, the UN Goodwill Ambassador, hailed the comedian-turned-president as his “hero”.
“it’s a great honor for “I…you are my hero!” Stiller said.
“What did you do, way That you mobilized the country, the worldIt’s really inspiring,” he said 56-year- An old American comedian referring to Zelensky’s countless speeches to audiences around world to gather support for his besieged country.
shots of Their meeting was released by Zelenskyy’s office.
earlier on Monday, Stiller visited Kyiv suburb of Irbin, scene of surly battles early on in The invasion The closest army to Moscow has reached the capital since it sent its troops to Ukraine in February.
“I feel so hard To understand what is really happening on Here if you’re not here,” he told Zelensky.
“I was in Irbin this morning… and the actual level of Destruction, as you can see on TV, as you see it on social mediabut it is another thing to actually see it, feel it, and then talk to people,” He said.
speak in English, thanks Zelensky Stellar for Coming and telling him it’s “very important”. for He has to keep reminding people what was going on on in Ukraine.
“It’s very important for us who – which people Do not forget. It’s not exciting to talk about war every day… but for “It is very important,” the Ukrainian leader told him.
the husband also They acknowledged their common interest as comedians.
“I quit great Stiller said, who he is best a favour for His comedic roles in The films “Meet the Parents” and “Night at the Museum”, in A reference to Zelensky former Career as a comedian.
“Not like great Like you,” Zelensky replied with a laugh.
before it is elected in 2019, Can Zelensky best a favour for for him role in “Servant of The people, ‘comic satire in Who played as a teacher in high school who Unexpectedly becomes the president of Ukraine.
