Speaking on the second day of the Munich Security Conference, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy challenged members of the European Union and NATO to take their relationship with Ukraine seriously.
In emotional remarks, he thanked partners for their rhetorical and material support in the face of Russia's military build up on Ukraine's borders. But he said they have Ukraine to thank for standing up to Russian aggression for years, and protecting the rest of Europe from it.
Still, Zelenskyy said diplomacy is the only means for Ukraine to regain the territory it lost when Russia attacked in 2014. That led him to question Russian claims that they are not seeking to do so again now.
Christiane Amanpour was on hand to conduct an in-depth follow-up interview with Zelenskyy.Ukraine President Zelenskyy delivers impassioned speech at MSC 2022 | February 19, 2022 | DW News
I’m only 15 minutes into Zelenskys speech. So far hes made reference to WW1/WW2 three times. He mentioned that the russian forces on his borders represent a threat to all of Europe and not just Ukraine. I believe him. This dude is so serious I bet he’s ready to pick up a rifle himself. I’ll just quote Albert Einstein: “I dont know what weapons will be used in World War Three...but in World War Four they will use sticks and stones.” I believe that too. Last...I believe that this whole situation would have not happened if PDJT was in command!