In an interview with Wall Street Journal In practice, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is asking Ukraine’s Western allies not to be afraid of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
– His continuous Soviet-like threats about nuclear weapons are signs of a weak man. And that is how we have to act. He is an animal that has been forced into a corner, he is afraid of losing his own life, says Zelenskyj to the newspaper.
He asks the whole world to adopt stronger measures to deter the Russian president.
– He must be afraid of the strength of the world. He understands power. If we are talking about isolating the Russian Federation and his inner circle, it is necessary to do it forcefully, says Zelenskyy to the newspaper.
– Must choose a side
Specifically, the President of Ukraine asks, among other things, the countries of the world not to issue visas to Russian citizens,
– You have to choose a side, and the choice is not between Ukraine or Russia. Choose values, and support the country whose values are closest to yours. If authoritarian values are closest to you, please choose Russia’s side, says Zelenskyy.
– Putin made two big mistakes
– But if you say that you are a democratic country, which sees itself as a member of the EU or NATO, don’t lie. Take the page to these values, he adds.
In the same interview, the President of Ukraine talks about many different topics.
– Ready for counteroffensive
Ukraine’s president says he understands that NATO will not accept the country as a member until the war is over, and at the same time says that Ukraine is ready to launch its counter-offensive.
– I don’t know how long it will take. To be honest, it can go many ways and completely different. But we will do it, and we are ready, he says.
– Crosses all boundaries
Zelenskyj also talked about a general “fear” of what will happen to the USA’s strong support for Ukraine in the event of a possible change of government after the 2024 election.
– In the current situation, when there is support, one is afraid of changes. And to be honest, when you talk about a change of government, I feel the same way as anyone: You want changes that lead to improvement, but it can also be the opposite, Zelenskyj says.
2023-06-04 20:53:02
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