Zelenskyy to Fox News: Ukraine ‘will not accept any outcome’ besides ‘victory’

Particular Report’s Bret Baier interviewed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday night, relating all kinds of matters, together with what a victory seems like for Ukraine and what Putin is hoping to attain.

Baier requested the Ukrainian chief at first of the interview how he believes the “battle will finish” prompting a proof from Zelenskyy that solely “victory” might be acceptable to his nation.

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“A victory of fact means a victory for Ukraine and Ukrainians,” Zelenskyy stated by means of an interpreter. “The query is when it’s going to finish. That could be a deep query. It’s a painful query. In addition to victory, the Ukrainian individuals is not going to settle for any consequence.”

Baier then requested what Zelenskyy is “prepared to comply with” with a view to safe a peace deal and particularly introduced up the potential of ceding Ukrainian territory to Russia.

“We don’t commerce our territory,” Zelenskyy responded. “The query of territorial integrity and sovereignty is out of debate.”

President Biden speaks about standing of the nation’s battle towards COVID-19 within the South Court docket Auditorium on the White Home campus, Wednesday, March 30, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photograph/Patrick Semansky)
(AP Photograph/Patrick Semansky)

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Zelenskyy stated that his nation is searching for commitments from “main nations” that Ukraine’s safety might be protected with a treaty whether it is to comply with a deescalation with Russia and reiterated his perception that Ukraine could be a helpful addition to NATO.

“It’s arduous for us to speak about NATO as a result of NATO would not need to admit us,” Zelenskyy stated. “I believe it is a mistake as a result of if we be part of NATO, we make NATO a lot stronger.  We’re not a weak state. We’re not proposing to make us stronger on the expense of NATO…We’re an addition, we’re the locomotive. I believe we’re one of many essential elements of the European continent.”

The Ukrainian president added that he has spoken with President Biden and informed him he want to see america included in a safety settlement that would supply long-term help for Ukraine to handle the chance Russia would to invade once more sooner or later. Zelenskyy stated that america is “contemplating this proposition.”

When requested what Putin needs to realize on this battle, Zelenskyy stated that Putin needs regardless of the West will give to him and that “appetites normally develop.”

“The extra you give them the extra their urge for food grows,” Zelenskyy stated, including that Putin will proceed his aggression in Europe past Ukraine and can get what he needs “until he’s stopped” now.

Zelenskyy informed Baier that “everyone should know that if we’re pressed in a nook” the Ukrainian army “will reply with full energy.”

Baier and Zelenskyy additionally touched on the accusations from Russian officers that Ukraine attacked an oil depot inside Russia utilizing helicopters.

“Did you launch an assault on a Russian army depot on Russian soil utilizing helicopters?” Baier requested Zelenskyy.

“I’m sorry I don’t focus on any of my orders as commander in chief,” Zelenskyy responded. “The chief of this state. There are issues which I solely share with army armed forces of Ukraine and after they discuss with me.”

“What issues for us is that you just and the entire world ought to know that we’re a rustic at battle,” Zelenskyy continued. “We had been attacked. That’s what issues. That’s the greatest tragedy. And right this moment, to listen to these experiences about one thing taking place someplace one thing exploded whereas there’s battle in Ukraine – truthfully it’s not skilled to speak about it. They occupied our territory. They attacked us. This battle happening for 8 years so no matter occurs in a sure scenario it’s arduous for me to remark.”

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke to feminine flight attendants in feedback broadcast on state tv on Saturday, March 5, 2022. (Picture: Reuters Video)
(Reuters Video)

Baier requested Zelenskyy whether or not he believes that President Biden “needs” Ukraine to win or if his administration harbors “worry” of what Putin’s response might be if he loses.

“I’ve religion that President Biden, like all true American citizen, believes and needs the reality to win,” Zelenskyy stated. “And the reality is on the facet of Ukraine.  I consider they need the values that make our nations nearer to win.”

Zelenskyy added that his army doesn’t need bullet-proof vests and particular helmets however would favor heavy weaponry.

“Simply give us missiles, give us airplanes, you can’t give us F–18 or F-19 or no matter you have got, give us previous Soviet planes,” Zelenskyy stated. “That’s all. Give them into my palms. Give me one thing to defend my county with.”

On the shut of the interview, Baier requested Zelenskyy about comparisons some have made between him and Winston Churchill.

“God chooses what we will endure, and I believe this was not by probability,” Zelenskyy stated. “I do know we are going to stand by means of this.”