Day 12 of Russia’s full-on invasion of Ukraine. Where’s President Zelensky?

“I’m staying in Kyiv. In my office. I’m not hiding. And I’m not afraid of anyone.”

The comic turned president has truly become a wartime leader. pic.twitter.com/dKbzYWwpbo

— Christopher Miller (@ChristopherJM) March 7, 2022

Zelenskiy with another video from his office in the heart of Kyiv.

Not many presidents would still be there and not in a bunker, on the 12th day of an invasion, with multiple intelligence reports of hit squads out to get him.

His resilience is proving hugely inspiring here. pic.twitter.com/RCa8dnf8jS

— Shaun Walker (@shaunwalker7) March 7, 2022

During his inaugural address in 2019, Zelensky told lawmakers: “I do not want my picture in your offices: the President is not an icon, an idol or a portrait. Hang your kids' photos instead, and look at them each time you are making a decision.” pic.twitter.com/fjsHudv7FV

— Benjamin Ramm (@BenjaminRamm) February 26, 2022

Zelensky walked the streets of Kyiv to bring hope to his people. Trump hid in a bunker like a scared, whiny brat.

Never forget it.

— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) February 27, 2022

Once upon a time, four sons were born to Jewish Ukrainian parents. Three sons were murdered by the Nazis. One son survived.
The survivor’s grandson is now an international hero fearlessly confronting his country’s invaders. He is Volodymyr #Zelensky, President of #Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/Evb3ePMso3

— Steven Goldstein (@StvenGoldstein) February 26, 2022

VIDEO: A defiant Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vows to stay and fight the Russian invaders.
"I am here. We will not lay down any weapons. We will defend our state, because our weapons are our truth," he declares pic.twitter.com/Sg6oF0KXyY

— AFP News Agency (@AFP) February 26, 2022

There is a lot of false information that I am telling our Army to lay down arms. I am here and our Army is not laying down arms. We will fight for our land. https://t.co/O2WXvBJogW

— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) February 26, 2022

"We defend our independence": Ukraine's president posted a video on his Instagram on Friday saying he is staying in Ukraine's capital, even as the situation is becoming so desperate that authorities have told Kyiv residents to make Molotov cocktails to use against Russian forces. pic.twitter.com/0qZpeJ0HXO

— CBS News (@CBSNews) February 26, 2022

Zelensky: ‘We successfully fought off enemy attacks. We are defending our country, our land, future of our children. Kyiv & key places near the capital are under our control. The occupiers wanted to capture our capital and install their puppets like Donetsk. We broke their idea.’ pic.twitter.com/3PtnzXmPoy

— Christopher Miller (@ChristopherJM) February 26, 2022

⚡️President Volodymyr Zelensky is personally heading the defense of Kyiv.

He is in the capital, according to state-run Dom TV channel.

— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) February 26, 2022

New @AP reporting tonight: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was asked to evacuate Kyiv at the behest of the U.S. government but turned down the offer. An American official tells me Zelenskyy said, “The fight is here; I need ammunition, not a ride.” pic.twitter.com/oSpa1vdX29

— Jim LaPorta (@JimLaPorta) February 26, 2022

Pres. Volodymyr Zelensky drinks coffee in his military base defending the capital, Kiev against Russians.
NO PRESIDENT HAS EVER DONE THIS! 😱

#Ukraine #Russia #Kiyv #UkraineRussia #UkraineUnderAttack #UkraineWar pic.twitter.com/je1A7hARt2

— Be Viral (@techz_dave) February 26, 2022

Zelensky rejected U.S. offer to evacuate him from Kyiv – @washingtonpost.

President is in the capital, leading our nation through its darkest hour.

Earlier today, he told NATO leaders he might be killed, he’s not lying. I have so much respect for him. True leader! pic.twitter.com/ug6APbQWWH

— Oleksiy Sorokin (@mrsorokaa) February 26, 2022