War changed Zelensky - but now he needs to transform again

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Volodymyr Zelensky's transformation from prime-time comedian to wartime president is well documented, and defined by him deciding in 2022 to remain in Kyiv as thousands of Russian troops closed in. That decision meant Ukraine would go on to defend itself to this day. But with the unpredictability of Donald Trump's second term having already unfolded with a bang - not least following the pair's Oval Office bust-up in February - our Ukraine correspondent, James Waterhouse, assesses for BBC InDepth whether Mr Zelensky will need to transform again. BBC InDepth is the home of the best news analysis, with fresh perspectives that challenge assumptions and deep reporting on the biggest issues of the day. You can find more articles from InDepth - like this one - on the BBC News website and app. (Image: BBC/Getty)