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Why Zelensky is cuddling a very good girl named Freya

Washington Post World Thursday 27 August 2026, 15:50 UTC By Victoria Craw 1 min read
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In between images of burned-out buildings and military meetings that dominate President Volodymyr Zelensky’s social media feeds, an unusual video stood out this week: the wartime leader cuddling a puppy. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVEWhy Zelensky is cuddling a very good girl named Freya Pictures of the Ukrainian leader holding the baby pit bull with a symbolic name have proved a truth universally known in politics: If you want to get noticed, get a puppy.

In between images of burned-out buildings and military meetings that dominate President Volodymyr Zelensky’s social media feeds, an unusual video stood out this week: the wartime leader cuddling a puppy. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVEWhy Zelensky is cuddling a very good girl named Freya Pictures of the Ukrainian leader holding the baby pit bull with a symbolic name have proved a truth universally known in politics: If you want to get noticed, get a puppy.
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