Annie Leibovitz's Vogue photos of Zelenskyy spark controversy

Annie Leibovitz photographed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska for Vogue, with Olena on the digital cover titled 'The Face of Courage.' The shoot, set against war-torn backdrops, drew heavy criticism online and from political scientist Ian Bremmer, who called it 'a terrible idea.' Critics argued it was inappropriate during wartime, while the Russian government condemned the images as 'rotten.' Olena Zelenska defended the shoot, stating via Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs that being on Vogue's cover is an honor but wishing it weren't due to war. The article, written by Rachel Donadio, features Olena saying, 'We have no doubt we will prevail.' Photographer Oliviero Toscani praised Leibovitz's work as 'serious, very human.' The controversy highlights debates over wartime propaganda and unconventional storytelling.