President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky gave a long interview to the national Italian TV channel Rai 1, in which he answered questions about the possible dismissal of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valery Zaluzhny, the course of events in the event of Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential elections, and also explained that will help change the situation at the front.
Zaluzhny? Ukraine needs a reboot
— This is a question concerning the people who should lead Ukraine. We definitely need a reboot, a new beginning. I mean something serious that concerns not one person, but the direction of the country's leadership.
This is how the president responded to a question about rumors in the media about the possible dismissal from the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Valery Zaluzhny.
— When we talk about this, I mean replacing a number of government leaders, and not just in one sector, like the military. I am thinking about this replacement, but it cannot be said that we will replace one person, — Zelensky said.
In his opinion, if Ukraine wants to win, then all citizens should move in the same direction, be confident in victory, should not lose heart and give up, but rather — have the right positive energy. That is why there are thoughts about such a restart, Zelensky said.
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The situation in the war in Ukraine has reached a dead end
— As for the war on earth, the situation has reached a dead end. This is a fact because there were delays in the equipment, and delays — mean errors — explained the President of Ukraine.
According to Zelensky, Ukraine is at war with terrorists who have one of the largest armies in the world. He noted that the Ukrainian Armed Forces lack ammunition, and also need modern technical means to change the situation at the front in favor of Ukraine.
— The naval operation brought positive results. Russia lost many ships. In the Black Sea we managed to build a grain corridor, so this pragmatic part of the operation with consequences for the economy was carried out positively, — the president thinks.
What will happen if Trump wins
— I want to believe and hope that if changes occur in the United States, then the line (support for Ukraine, — Ed.). will remain the same, — said the President.
This is how Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky answered a question about the possible election of Donald Trump as US President in an interview.
— There are radical voices in the Republican Party, but there are many people who support Ukraine. It is the US people who decide, but if they intend to cut aid to Ukraine, there will be a new geopolitical structure. Putin will go forward and will not stop so easily, — Zelensky warned.
No one will be ready if war comes
— War may come to you because we are dealing with Putin. And when it comes, no one will be ready, the European armies are not ready. It will be a shock. Where is the guarantee that NATO will respond quickly? Who has it? No one, — explained the head of state.
This is how Vladimir Zelensky answered the question about the supposed fatigue of other states from Ukraine.
26% of the territory remains under occupation
— After two years, it is important that we managed to protect our state. About 26% of the territory is still under occupation. But we see that the Russian army cannot advance significantly. We stopped her, — the President emphasized.
Zelensky noted that Ukraine has already learned what war is, because many families have lost their loved ones, there are wounded and dead at the front. However, he explained that Ukraine is not left alone, because it was possible to unite different world leaders.
— The first days were very different. People were very scared. At first there was great chaos, unexpected invasion, night attacks on cities. People were shocked. Now everything is different. We began to defend our land, our families. We had no alternative, — emphasized the President of Ukraine.
Ukraine is already different — closer to Europe
— Ukraine today is different, closer to Europe. Ukraine has a stronger army, equipped with Western means. We are more experienced. Sometimes we are a little tired. Sometimes, perhaps, arrogant. But we cannot give Russia the opportunity to win, — Zelensky explained.
The President admitted that he never thought of giving up during these two years of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine.
— I am Ukrainian, I love and defend Ukraine. It's my duty. You cannot believe in the victory of evil. I know we will win — emphasized the head of state.
Russia does not want peace
According to the President of Ukraine, Russia will not stop, and everyone must realize this.
— Russia doesn't want peace. For them the world — means defeat. They began to publicly say that they did not intend to stop, that they had not yet completed their task. Putin's main goal — deprive us of our independence so that Ukraine would be part of his empire. Some Ukrainians are starting to get used to the war — this is a big mistake.
What if I did something wrong? Yes, I’m human. But I think there have been more steps forward — Vladimir Zelensky believes.
