Volodymyr Zelenskyy, president of CBS News, said that Russian President Vladimir Putin would continue to fight for the restoration of his empire if Ukraine and its allies did not “stand firm” and oppose Moscow.
Zelenskyy warned in an interview with 60 Minutes, shown on Sunday night, that Putin’s ultimate goal could lead to “a world war”.
Zelenskyy said to CBS News: “If we don’t stand firm, [Putin] is going to advance even further.. It is not idle speculation, the threat is real. Putin’s ultimate aim is to revive Russia and reclaim the territories that are currently under NATO protection. All of this makes me believe that it could escalate to a global war.”
There won’t ever be a place that is safe for [anyone].
Zelenskyy urged President Donald Trump to stand up for Ukraine.
Zelenskyy stated, “President Trump, as a powerful president of a country with a lot of strength, must be Ukraine’s ally.” “I believe it is wrong for America to want to be neutral.”
Even the Ukrainian president invited Trump to his war-torn country.
Zelenskyy, in English, said: “We respect your positions, but please, come and see the people before you make any decisions or plans for negotiation. Come to see hospitals, churches, children, and wounded civilians.
“Come, take a look, and let’s then move forward with a plan to end the war. You will know with whom you made a deal. You will know what Putin did.”
In February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine without provocation.
The Russians continue to fire missiles despite Trump’s calls for an end to this war.
Zelenskyy stated, “I am saddened to say that Russian narratives have taken hold in the U.S. How can we witness our losses, our suffering, and understand what Russia is doing and still believe they are not the aggressors? They did not start the war. This shows the huge influence that Russia’s Information Policy has on America, U.S. Politics and U.S. politicians.”
At least 34 people were killed by Russian missiles that struck the Ukrainian city of Sumy as people gathered for Palm Sunday. This is the second major attack on civilians in less than a week.
The attack on Sumy came after a deadly missile strike that killed 20 people in Kryvyi Rikh, Zelenskyy’s hometown on April 4, including nine children.
“This means we can’t believe Russia.” Zelenskyy, speaking to CBS News about the attack in his hometown, said: “It’s not that we don’t trust Russia’s negotiations.
“Our people pay the highest possible price. There is no greater price. We have spent all of our money, all that we have to give in terms of finances. But most importantly, we gave the lives of our people.”
In the conflict, more than 600 children, 13,000 Ukrainian civilians, and approximately 100,000 Ukrainian soldiers have died.
