- Zelenskyy accepts Fridman’s podcast challenge
- X platform enables direct leader communication
- Global conversation transcends traditional media boundaries
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed his upcoming appearance on Lex Fridman’s popular podcast, responding directly through X (formerly Twitter) to Fridman’s public invitation for a three-hour conversation.
The computer scientist-turned-podcaster had proposed recording the episode in Kyiv, leveraging the platform’s direct communication capabilities.
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Elon Musk celebrated the interaction, highlighting X’s potential for bypassing traditional media channels. The platform has become a preferred communication tool for global leaders, including recent high-profile announcements from President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump, demonstrating its evolving role in digital diplomacy.
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Fridman, known for interviewing prominent figures like Trump, Musk, and Jeff Bezos, will likely explore Zelenskyy’s perspectives on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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The podcast opportunity arrives after Zelenskyy’s recent Sky News interview, suggesting potential insights into Ukraine’s diplomatic strategies and NATO membership aspirations.
