Zelensky Talks Midterms, Musk and Comedy With Böhmermann
Mainz – November 05, 2026 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sits down with German satirist Jan Böhmermann for an exclusive ZDF interview, available in full on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, on the ZDF streaming portal and on YouTube.
The TV version airs on Friday, 6 November
ZDF broadcasts the conversation on "ZDF Magazin Royale" on Friday, 6 November 2026, at 11 p.m.
Zelensky explains his path from comedian to wartime president
Böhmermann asks Zelensky about his unusual journey from comedian to head of a country at war. The conversation also covers Elon Musk's influence on US politics, British pop star James Blunt and skiing in Ischgl.