Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Surprises Johns Hopkins Graduates with Commencement Speech

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy surprised the class of 2023 at Johns Hopkins University by delivering a 10-minute commencement speech via live video stream from Ukraine. Zelenskyy spoke about the importance of time and the ideals of freedom, self-determination, and democracy. He also thanked the United States and the Biden administration for their support in Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression. Zelenskyy was presented with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree by Johns Hopkins University President Ron Daniels.