War in Ukraine: The Economist interviews President Zelensky
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- Volodymyr Zelensky talks to The Economist’s editor-in-chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes, in his Kyiv complex dubbed “the fortress”. In a wide-ranging interview, the Ukrainian president discusses the state of the war, the international support he needs and what a Ukrainian victory would look like.
00:00 President Zelensky meets The Economist
00:44 Actor-turned-president: how did it happen?
03:53 Where was President Zelensky when the war started?
04:34 Can Ukraine win the war?
06:32 What international help does Ukraine still need?
09:55 How British and German support for Ukraine differs
12:36 Are the West afraid of Ukraine winning?
15:54 What military equipment does Ukraine need right now?
17:08 Can there be lasting peace with Putin in the Kremlin?
19:35 Is it possible to win, save Ukrainian lives and save the country?
Read our analysis of the interview with President Zelensky: econ.st/3wEODof
Learn more about the interview: econ.st/3DeyI17
Read the transcript of the interview: econ.st/3uBAXYB
Find all our coverage on the war in Ukraine:econ.st/3uwJjkb
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I will never forget how my pregnant wife slept on a bare cement when we were hiding from Russian bombs in a bomb shelter. my cell phone did not have a coverage and I did know wether my parents still alive or not...but I believe in Ukraine, I see how great our people are. We will make it through this storm.
Oleksandr. Kyiv.
We all believe in Ukraine and Ukrainians, you have shown the world true strength.
Slava Ukraini.
@@OriginalPuro thank you so much. Heroyam Slava
I believe you will win. What you've accomplished already is amazing. I hope you stay safe.
Your words are reaching to the far corners of the planet my friend. We will never forget either. 🇦🇺🇺🇦
@@secretdiva9414 I appreciate your support 🙏🏻
Wowza, three langauges. He's speaking Russian, Ukrainian, and English here. The part about being guinea pigs is especially heart-breaking. As is the part about not getting the much-needed tanks and planes.
Ukrainian foremost, i must say.
And what's that unique on 3 languages?
@@darinakalinova2180 that the majority of people barely speak one, while he operates 3 of them.
@@the_doomcliff which kind of "majority" barely speak a single language?
@@the_doomcliff, around you? The majority of educated people speak several european languages. Not so edicated people in India speak 3-4 languages.
One of the facts that impressed me more was the deep knowledge President Zelenskyy has about global politics specially western one. He understands the position of every leader of their own countries and what would they face if they go further to help Ukraine, and at the same time he does not blame them. Very intelligent man and at the same time so "emotional" having empathy with what is happening to his people and troops. My most deepest respect to him. A true leader and an example for more than one to look at.
Yes, it's true: President Zelensky shows himself as the REAL leader of the Free World (compared with such fake puppets as scholts, biden, micron).
Viva Ukraine!
Glory to Heroes!
nato training..hes also a puppet.
@@teatimetel174 With all my respect to you, I don´t necessarily agree with you; A person with than kind of determination and sight of global "realpolitik", besides the fact that almost 3/4 of his population backs him up, can´t be easily manipulated like a marionette.
I´m not saying that´s absolutely impossible, but hardly doable.
However, if you are wright, most of the rest western leaders are puppets as well.
Greetings from NE Patagonia, Argentina.
@@kgb2hell First of all, I like your "nickname".
I totally agree with you. If Merkel and Trump would have being ruling along with B. Johnson, Putin would NEVER began this insanity.
In my very modest opinion, this event will be considered in 50/60 years time as a "before/after" historical turn.
What´s coming out of this once finished, who knows, but this might be a serious insight on what are we doing with our western societies; what kind of leaders are we choosing...
César Millán (yes, the "Dog Whisper) once said in an interview and I quote: "...humans are the only species of the animal Kingdom who elect week leaders..." and i absolutely agree with that concept.
Greetings from NE Patagonia, Argentina.
Totally agree.
Incredible man! Saying what he has to say. No games. No blames. No agendas. Crystal clear.
Ukrain just voted against the human rights council bill in Ganiva to hold Isreal accountable for war crimes against palistininians and amnesty international!! This guy talks and begs but can't vote to hold an aparthide state responsible for war crimes, lol !! What a scam
only dumb ppl will see him as a hero, he is a puppet of US, leading ukrainian ppl into a proxy war that best serverd US interest... idiot
Как же вам насрали в головы...
Incredible lier - this is what Zelenskii is
Incredible actor.
13:24 he said "many countries" (bagato krajin), not "wealthy countries".
13:38 he said "soft countries" (mjaki krajiny), not "small countries"
13:27 hea said, tsennazism, tishe bivaitsa u nas? Please translate this sentence!
@@d.d.5843 13.27 " Деякі країни реально, багато країн розуміють що це нацизм, те що відбувається у нас"
"Alcuni paesi, molti paesi capiscono che questo è nazismo, quello che sta accadendo qui "
As a combat veteran I am struck hard by the way President Zelensky talks about his soldiers, it's hard to sum up as other than "he gets it, he absolutely gets it". This wasn't the kind of talk that was meant to be all "Rah Rah get the soldiers pumped up" since it wasn't directed at them but bright soldiers who happened to hear this interview would come away knowing he's the real deal - if they had any doubts beforehand
Very perceptive point. I don't have a military background but to me, it's loyalty and integrity - the keeping of promises. He promised that he would stay, he would not abandon the people. And he meant it. And he still means it. And he tells them the truth. There''s a very moving video on his Instagram page, from early on in the war, visiting wounded soldiers in hospital, handing out medals and taking selfies with them. It was clear they have huge respect for him.
He also seems to have more concern for the Russian soldiers than the Russian president has.
Still doesn't change Zelensky is pure trash.
What Zelensky says at the beginning of the interview, about telling the truth, not what pleases people most, can clearly be seen in the interview he gave the Russian journalists some days ago. For example: when they asked him if he was sad with Russian government, but not the people, he could just have confirmed that, but instead he directly said he was very disappointed with Russians in general, even if his mind was telling him just to blame the government, his emotions were louder.
Unfortunately it's not just the government. I thought so, too. But the majority of russian people think that the situation is right and that there was need for this war. How can you not be disappointed with them? There are still some that disagree and some that are silent. But it's not the majority.
I also thought at first that russian citizens are innocent and that all the fault is on government. But there are nearly 70%!! of russians supporting this war. They openly say how they support their government's actions. You could easily see how many people in Russia wear and show the Z sign
@@or6741 are you ok with the crimes done by the Azov Batallón and other neonazis in the Donbass? As in the most of the western media there are russian-fobia hypocresia and complicity with neonazis
@@jesusfrias9150 please, go away from here. ПропаГАНДОН.
After what some of the soldiers have done to the Ukrainians, many Ukrainians no longer sees it as a Putin war. Of the many victims that Putin has created today, a lot of them are going to grow up and it just takes one of them to become the next Putin for the next war. In other words, Putin is planting the seeds today for a future he may not live to see.
That is the finest interview of President Zelensky I have ever seen and will be a defining one for history. Very fine work! Thanks for the insight into a remarkable man.
from your comment, it convinced me more that 99% of westerners are dumb...
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@@grittychops6755 are you unable to engage with any kind of sensible statement? What kind of an ignorant person are you?
Ha ha he's a nato puppet and his troops are shelling civilians in donetsk
@@Roland_Tr909_Swing Currently there are agents collecting all of the names and addresses of workers for Putins disinformation propaganda programs such as the IRA.
I would suggest a change of job, before the lists of all current workers are soon completed... For your own future, honestly because once they're completed then it is final and there is no escaping the next courses of actions.
Our president, my president , I have chosen him, I voted for him, and I've never have doubts about him. And now, in the middle of the war in Ukraine My President gives me strengh and opportunity to believe in our victory. And I am very thankful for this. Thank you, Volodymyr Oleksandrovych.
We are going to fight Russia to the last /RussianUkrainian/, and Zelenskyy will help us finish the job, to the last /RussianUkrainian/. What a great leader!?!?!
You are western Ukrainian aren’t you?
@@holdfast453 No, I am from the northern part of the country, Chernigiv Region. The war has started near by.
Volodymyr Zelensky is a true leader and the bravest president in the world. Not only Ukrainians proud of him, but also all civilized world.
Glory to Ukraine 💙💛 And to my native town in Chernihiv Region🤗🥰
American's dog is your president
@@katerynasytchenko338 I am ashamed of your president.
Fantastic interview, thanks for asking the right questions in a way to allow this awesome leader to shine and share his vision
@@ConradJupiter77 he came to power only on 2019
@@priyajoseph7108 my mistake I will delete that comment. thank you
He is so brave
Asskissers anonymous
@@angelhuskyjourney3476 to take ukraine into war
This video should have 10s of millions of views. It is genuinely important in a way that very few other things on youtube are.
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@@lz4012 Thanks for your input!
Yes it is.
it was released 8 hours ago chill lol
Ya that' Will Smith smack got 50mil in a few hours...
I don't understand people
A Lesson in Wartime Leadership.
Most interesting quote from this interview: “The [Russian] invaders do not even mourn their own casualties, this is something we do not understand.”
Just use some common sense, do anyone not mourn his dead? Unless you want to make evil of them.. and what not to understand when both are from same culture?!.. think
All this information about casualties has hidden by russian government...
@@777.com. I’m always glad to get multiple perspectives. I wish there were more Russian intellectuals and media sources available to make their case.
@@Roy-lt3eo something you will NEVER get as long as you live in a western country. You know it's called democracy.... where they only show one side of the argument.
The West is Dead in the Head
@@majdin79 We are certainly decadent, and perhaps overextended. I’ll give you that.
I never really had a true hero to look up to in my childhood. Like, really, I would fail to answer that question every time someone asked. I would take the 1at name that pops in my head. But now, at 28, finally found the person whom I'd consider a person who inspires me. Like, truly.
So true
Like
Doesn't Mahatma Gandhi inspire you? Strange!
@@jalwaamama Surprisingly not.. He seems too "perfect" for my taste, that it didn't felt human enough.
Wow!! What an inspiring man! Thank you for the inspiring and thought provoking interview.
Powerful, humble, intelligent, courageous, inspiring man! President for the people and with the people for sure. No wool over this guys eyes. He’s crystal clear about what’s going on from all perspectives. The most admirable politician and possibly most admirable man on the planet. 🇺🇦💙💛🙏💪🌻
Manipulating, sycophantic, disengenous, dangerous
Зеленський дуже поганий президент, він не зміг зберегти мир із Росією! Він спровокував Росію, щоб вона воювала з нами, він каже, що українці повинні боротися до останнього українця!?? ВІН, що ідіот, чи що?!! Ми не хочемо боротися, Ми хочемо війни!! 🌻🌻🌻
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@@grittychops6755 aw the Putin bots are so desperate. Guess what, the world does not live in the tiny state media bubble that Putin rules over. We can fact check, check thousands of credible sources from varying points of view and use our brains for critical thought.
The time of the putin disinformation troll account swarm is long past... You're speaking to an audience that reports your useless messages, so they're banned, while laughing at how much of a MEME you are..
By the way, the 5 foot Gnome Putin is losing his mind. He has thyroid cancer that is rotting his brain.
@@grittychops6755 perfect description of Putin 👏
“Thank you for coming and all the best.” A true humble man does not know it himself but is genuine and selfless. An amazing interview by The Economist and how educational and informative. Wow. Thank you and I hope that the right people with the power will help Ukraine 🇺🇦 its leader and his people. President Zelensky is the right man for the job at the right time.
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an out-and-out opportunist.
А ничего ,что по всей Украине ставят памятники Бандере, улицы называют в его честь ,зигуют , тату в виде фашистких знаков ,у нац. ,батальона "Азов". Сколько было уничтоженно поляков ,евреев и др. Бандерой и Шукевичем И это герои Украины. Этим все сказано. Семьи ,которые потеряли своих родных во время Великой Отечественной войны от рук фашистов и этих палачей ,СССР потеряли 20млн, мирного населения( это ли не геноцид ) и 8 млн, на фронтах .никогда не смогут понять,как можно поддерживать Зеленского?
Zelensky is garbage.
He is just so human and relatable. What a mensch.
Mensch, Ger = human (or more contextually: how humane)
I thought it was Yiddish.
It is impossible to feel more admiration for President Zelensky, the way he talks about his country and his people and how he has assumed this difficult role....truly inspiring. I really hope this war ends soon and Ukraine is victorious in every possible way. Great interview and I hope it prevails in history as an example of courage and human decency.
Yes, it's true: President Zelensky shows himself as the REAL leader of the Free World (compared with such fake puppets as scholts, biden, micron).
Viva Ukraine!
Glory to Heroes!
For the desaster desions he made?
America wil be the winner since ukriane will destroyed . Russia will loss heavily economic and militry wise
@@praveensekarc America will not win, it has fallen into the trap that it was preparing for Russia and the European Union. And all she will be able to do is survive at the expense of the European Union, if they don't come to their senses in time. This is a war, at the expense of the lives of ordinary people, for the interest in dividing the world between Western and eastern moneylenders on the land of Ukraine!
@@jt7725 what decision? The most disastrous decision was made in Kremlin.
Ukraine couldn't have asked for a better leader for this war. The pressure and responsibility on this man's shoulder is unimaginable.
"responsibility" is what the commenter meant to say here, I think. I hope it helps 🙂 .
What an incredible human being he is!
Ha ha he's bidens puppet
@L K dude he hasn't slept well for over a month. It's obvious he will look doped.
only dumb ppl will see him as a hero, he is a puppet of US, leading ukrainian ppl into a proxy war that best serverd US interest... idiot
@L K You mean Putin?
@Alexander Robbinson, Phd. What a shallow person you are. 😄
Jesus, give the man a PhD in Political Science. Mad respect.
Give actors awards to all of them, bravo! Hahaha
@@SagittarianArrows Having been an actor and comedian, and having run a successful artistic business, he is courageous, understands people and their motivations, can think fast on his feet, and knows how to build and motivate a great team. You pay him more of a compliment than you can possibly imagine.
@@SagittarianArrows He happens to be a very, very smart guy who knew he could make people laugh, too, and understand the world and all its dark corners, through humour. That's a gift.
He’s the right man in the right place at the right time, stay strong!
The right man to cause WW3
@@grittychops6755 Ukraine didn’t invade Russia and start this war, Putin started the war!
@@darylcav6285 The war had been going on there for 8 years. It did not start last months. It was started by Ukrainian nationalists who, after 8 long years of trying eventually succeeded pulling Russia into this war. Putin didn't order the entry into Ukraine until he had verified intelligence data that Ukrainians are preparing to attack Donetsk.
Granted. But are we, the other nations of Europe and NATO, the right people in the right place for this time??
@@Muddy283 Depends what nations of NATO. USA and Canada are self sufficient and wealthy nations, and they designed the sanctions in a way to sustain the least damage. So is Russia. As for Europe - well, they need to understand that they are poor, resource-deficient, dependent upon pretty much everyone in everything part of the world. Economic standoff (or any standoff for that reason) with someone like Russia simply isn't for the EU.
Russia will forget that there are sanctions within a year, as it happened in 2014. EU however will have to get comfortable with living with +12 degrees in winter, face more deaths every year during winter months, get accustomed to scheduled rolling blackouts, food shortages and rationing. Basically, poverty is to become the new reality. Even Blinken said it today - "the era of post-cold-war prosperity for the West is over".
The only way for Europe to avoid such scenario is to smarten up and realize that they need to support positive relations with everyone, and not engage into adventures a-la Ukraine, namely supporting armed coups, covering up war crimes, calling a plutocratic dictatorship a democracy, engage into sanctions games, etc. That will take stepping out of its comfort zone to regain sovereignty.
I guess Zelensky’s superpower is to be a wartime leader and politician but remain a human. You can feel his pain through the screen when it comes to people’s deaths.
he said few years ago that he 's deeply feel pain , lies , not being honest as a legacy from his parents and a important property of his character.
There should be a no fly zone and air strike on military units that killed those ppl in bucha. Spineless cowards in the White House. I apologize to Ukraine and his president. Now they have genocide that could be happening there
In my lifetime, there has never been any leader more inspiring and braver than you, Mr Zelensky! Hats off!
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don't sick, ..you don't have picture of reality.
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lose ur mind
I see only a liar and a criminal.
Wow! Hats down! Respect! Inspiring! All the best from Bulgaria
@@neuron324r7 When majority of people support you when knowing the truth - it means you are doing the right thing.
Brilliant interview ... he is such a great guy and the way he reads countries and people is amazing. The categories of country very interesting. Great that Boris and UK is recognised in Group 1 !!
🌻Zelensky is a very bad president, he could not keep peace with Russia! He provoked Russia to fight us, he says that Ukrainians should fight to the last Ukrainian!?? He's an idiot, isn't he?! We don't want to fight, We want war!! 🌻🌻 мир з Росією Ні війні 🌻🌻!!
Asskissers anonymous
Group 1? You mean the group of countries that want a long war and many casualties?
Zelensky is my new hero, I've never seen a person in a position of power actually care for his people and mean it in the way that he does.
Mine too
He got no choice he's the first mark
Tell lies bot
@@Roland_Tr909_Swing Go back to playing Call of Duty your obviously not grown up enough to face the real world yet Phil
What a truly remarkable and admirable leader, a real Beacon of Hope and inspiration for the people of Ukraine and the world.
Ask him why he did nothing to stop the mass killing of etnic Russians in Donbas, by armed nazist organizations. You congratulate the devil himself!
Наркоман, взяточник, марионетка США и Великобритании. Супер президент! 👺
Ukrainian president is something else. This guy is a living legend. I have the utmost respect for Mister Zelensky and the Ukrainian people for putting him in charge.
I also admire him very much...he is trying very hard to resist to this unjust war and to spur the citizens not to surrender...I hope that soon he and all Ukraine can live happy years, without more Russian interferences and invasions...I hope so much
is unveliable the level of brainwahed the west is.. this clown is a genocide but the west propaganda told you anything else
Repent to Jesus Christ
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As one person the president of the Ukraine is in insignificant. But what makes him special is he embodies the Ukrainian will to live free.
Unless you're a russian speaker living in the Donbass region. In which case, you're shelled & bombed by Ukrainian forces since the neo-nazis took over in 2014 after a US supported coup.
Trouble believing that? Have a search for BBC documentary from around that time.
Really ? And why do you believe that ?
I'd be careful about putting Zelensky on a pedestal. In Ukraine's time of need he's proving to be the man of the moment, but he's also no angel.
@@GonzoTehGreat most would hv failed to do what he is doing now
@@priyajoseph7108 Who is "most"?
There is a mistake in translation at 13:27. He said not truly wealthy countries, but many countries. Seems like one who did this translation misheard 'bahato'(many) as 'bahati'(wealthy).
This man has my total respect. I am in awe. There was never a truer leader than President Zelensky. Fantastuc interview.
There was, check qazi muhammed, he was kurdish President of the first kurdistan country named ( Republic of Mahabad )
@@tacticalaria Literally a noname for international audiences. Anyway, why would he be a "truer" leader? Zelensky's achievements are huge.
only dumb ppl will see him as a hero, he is a puppet of US, leading ukrainian ppl into a proxy war that best serverd US interest... idiot
a leader that only has the US interest in mind? if you wish for a leader of such, your country will be gone in no time
@@xiyang8989 he protects Ukraine. That's Ukraine's interest first and foremost.
A victory in war sure is saving as many lives as possible. His perspective is wonderful. What a true leader.
Zelensky is a very bad president, he could not keep peace with Russia! He provoked Russia to fight us, he says that Ukrainians should fight to the last Ukrainian!?? He's an idiot, isn't he?! We don't want to fight, We want war!!
Mr. Zelensky is incredibly clear in his understanding of the world he is dealing with and each party. His dedication to his office and people is something we in America can only dream about at this point. I have gained so much respect for and the people of Ukraine. This is why culture is important to preserve. Not all cultures and peoples are "created" equal. I see more of the Cossack spirit of independence and courage in Ukrainian culture than anything else, truly glorious people.
same here . There should be a no fly zone and air strike on military units that killed those ppl in bucha. Spineless cowards in the White House. I apologize to Ukraine and his president. Now they have genocide that could be happening there
This man shows how to be humble and down to earth, yet courageous.He is humble to even the reporters.If you observe, u can see he is bowing a bit before the reporters along with shaking hands. This is truly a remarkable gesture when he is clearly superior to all of them.He has made a positive influence to be more human, humane.I would shed a year if he doesn't survive the war.
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Zelensky is a very bad president, he could not keep peace with Russia! He provoked Russia to fight us, he says that Ukrainians should fight to the last Ukrainian!?? He's an idiot, isn't he?! We don't want to fight, We want war!!
He said during his inauguration, "I don't want my picture hung on your office wall, I'm not here to be revered. Hang a picture of your family or a loved one, they're why you go to work every day, they're why you work each day to make Ukraine better." (Not an exact quote, I'm paraphrasing from memory)
@@douglasboyle6544 If I remember rightly he said hang a picture of your children instead, and look them in the eye when you make important decisions.
@@douglasboyle6544 The sort of leader that many countries in the world need right now. He is there to serve the country and the people - it's not about his ego and he is not there to abuse the position of power or to make money via corruption.
A lot of people around the world see that this moral leader is not a Unicorn dream and I hope they vote in better leaders for their own countries.
...Then you see the MEME Bully coward fascist greedy corrupt murdering liar snake Gnome that is Putin and Zelensky makes him look like the pathetic joke that he is.
With all due respect to this report, can we provide more help to this great man and his people in their struggle against a madman in kremlin, instead of just admiring his and his people courage
With no due respect, fk off with your puppet Zalensky
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Yeah all this virtue signalling as thousands of Ukrainians are slaughtered... children blown into pieces after they watch their parents get shot...
He is such a remarkable guy, such an inspiring person. I've never been proud to be German but I'm actually ashamed now. The way my country's government (Scholz in particular) has been mishandling the situation is truly horrible and I would like to apologize to every Ukrainian who reads this. I am so, so sorry we've been letting you down. I admire you and your leader. Stay strong - you WILL win! Слава Україні!
every few days I'm sending messages to the White House and other politicians. so much of this could have been mitigated from the very beginning were they not such spineless cowards (with that said, if there was oil at stake, they would have run in with guns blazing). of course, there are no responses from them, or from the Russian embassy staff. I'd like to share in your apology to the Ukrainians (and every other ppl the west has ignored bc there was nothing in it for them).
@@pamlongenecker1047 same here . There should be a no fly zone and air strike on military units that killed those ppl in bucha. Spineless cowards in the White House. I apologize to Ukraine and his president. Now they have genocide that could be happening there
Thank you very much for your support 💙💛
@@laurajael21 I hope we’ll win and rebuild it soon, you are very welcome to come and see it! I’m sure you will love it❤️
Don't be ashamed. Throughout human history, most countries have taken place of an aggressor, these nations are just lucky it all seems very distant today. Germany has changed a lot since then, and today it is a completely different country with very nice people. I am happy to hear you are recognizing downplay from Scholz in this conflict. I hope once this war is over, German people would begin an investigation on Russian influence in recent German election, and how they helped Scholz win.
Once I lived in a student hotel with a group of students from the south of Italy. It was in 1990-ies. The way Zelensky talks in English reminds me the way they talked in English, I mean stylistically: intonation, gestures, body language, etc.
President Zelensky is a really genuine and honest man. He has been ridiculed for his previous roles in his life but he is doing an awesome job as President of Ukraine. His knowledge of world politics and the human condition is wonderful to see and hear. I am devastaed that Russia has instigated this awful uncalled for war and hope and know Ukraine will come out on top.
Agreed. His previous life is very helpful. It's an easy target but to do political satire that well requires acute observation, and courage, because it involves making fun of people who don't tend to like being made fun of. It also means he can think very quickly on his feet. He's run a very successful business. There's a lot of skill in managing complex situations and in picking the right people for the right roles and in empowering them to do what needs doing. We talk about "the theatre of war". That isn't accidental. Theatre only looks easy from the audience's perspective because there's so much going on behind the scenes to make it look easy. He understands all the mechanics, all the interlocking parts, needed to make things work.
This awesome job is getting his country destroyed and people killed and creating a river of refugees. Now that is success. Ukrainian nationalist always wanted this, now they have it.
Lolololol. Are fking serious. Honest?
Fascinating interview! What an intelligent leader he is!
Smart guy and smart leader
Tell lies you know nothing about the guy. He's a western stooge
@@Roland_Tr909_Swing Zelensky literally dissed every politician in Europe to varying degrees in this interview. Open your eyes, use your ears and cut your strings, puppet.
He is a great actor. Actor who promised people to stop war in Donbas, then refused to follow up on Minsk agreements and now crying for help by al European governments. The greatest achievement of this person: after 3 years of his presidency he got his country in war…. Because of own ignorance and stupidity. And now Putin is again a BOE man… Nothing changes in this world 🙈
@@Roland_Tr909_Swing Putin bot. Tell your leader to he needs more COPIUM.
Amazing interview, Zelensky is an inspiration for us all
Zelensky is a brilliant man. Totally self aware, totally in the moment. He has such a prescient and crystal clear view of the his people, his country, and the world around him. I don't know what brought this man to the moment, but he will go down as one of the great people of our times !!!!
Asskissers anonymous
Fantastic interview. Shame on those countries who put their economy before peoples lives. There has never been such an inspirational leader - not even Churchill could top Zelensky
only dumb ppl will see him as a hero, he is a puppet of US, leading ukrainian ppl into a proxy war that best serverd US interest... idiot
💯 CORRECT PRESIDENT ZELENSKY Is ACTUALLY HUMAN with a SOUL and BACKBONE !!! The rest of the WORLD'S so-called leaders are SHAMEFUL, GREEDY, WEAK, COWARDS !!!!! They couldn't tie his shoes !! CLOSE THE SKY !! Send him exactly what he has asked for...... he has stated over and over again that he DOES NOT WANT GROUND FORCES!! CLOSE THE SKY !! SLAVA UKRAINI 💯🤍🙏🇺🇦💯🤍🙏🇺🇦💯🤍🙏🇺🇦💯🤍🙏
@@meaghanpavljuk1491 brainless fools would think like you
@@meaghanpavljuk1491 dumb fools thinks like you
@@user-yq9ex7hr1i Alternatively, we in NATO can do more to *win* the war, in ways that do not place a disproportionate burden on Ukraine: Tell Russia to immediately cease fire, promising to swiftly obliterate any attacker, whether on Ukrainian, Belarusian or Russian soil. Russians who do not surrender their arms when confronted will be considered attackers. Give reasonable deadlines for evacuating forces, i.e. almost immediately guarding the airspace fiercely. (Empty troop transport aircraft may be let in to facilitate quick evacuation.)
"Give me Liberty or Give me Death" These words have never been more powerful or meaningful when repeated in U.S history books until now. Ukraine and their president have embodied this and they aren't even U.S Citizens, part of NATO, and not even yet part of the UN....Freedom always cost of life and blood and we all should appreciate and be grateful for those who were brave through suffering and death to give us those freedoms. This is exactly what the Ukraines are doing now-- to hopefully secure freedom and peace for their country and future children. That is all they want.
I think you meant not yet part of EU, they are certainly a member of UN
@@JerzyFeliksKlein oh yea I meant EU - but the idea is that they portray the U.S famous quote "give me liberty or give me death" more than our country has in the last decade its sad
Zelensky is one of the most inspiring person I have ever listened to. I can under stand why ucrainians are bravely figthin under his leading. If I were ucrainian I would have done the same. Slava Ukraini🇺🇦
Shut up
Because he is an actor, you know. That is what actors do: they play their roles.
@@AlexxJ. that's what politicians do too. The messagge is different
@@mariecurie32 ; politicians have POWER, he is an actor: he is playing the role, giving the speeches, appearances. Nothing at all depends on him. never did. He is a project. Puppet. Think about the hand.
@@AlexxJ. No ! this so called puppet has shamed, bullied and humiliated every European parliament, to get what he needs, to fight for his countries survival.
He’s so forthright and charismatic but with integrity and humility. Putin could never even come close.
putin is a hideous war criminal
You obviously know nothing. It's a wonder you learned to write, seeing your level
A true legend!
My respect! Incredible courage! ❤️
That was wonderful. Thank you so much ❤. Really insightful interview! President Zelenskyy is an extraordinary man who has stepped up to his place in history by leading with his Heart.
Possibly the best interview I’ve ever watched. Congrats to all involved and to an eventual and complete Ukrainian victory
Extraordinary leader! I will never forget his words: "I don't need a ride, I need ammonitions!" I can only wish him and the heroic and brave Ukrainian people Victory! Glory to Ukraine! Down with tyrant Putin!
well said Julio. President Zelenskyy is Real hero, who I have not seen in my life time. Bravo Ukraine people.
No free ride or free lunches.
@@svaicheksisaphan9105 let’s hope your lifetime is short…
Another here at the end that is poignant! Near the end of this Interview,
@23:00 _Zelensky:-"..as long as people are still alive, we must continue to protect them! And this is the fundamental difference between the way opposing sides in this war, see the world."_
Yea and he didn’t win Oscar last night, I was shocked!
" We have some small cities in Ukraine --they have no more people
and no more houses in them. We don't have the City anymore.
WE JUST HAVE THE NAME -- AND A DOT ON THE MAP. . ."
- So said President Zelensky to the Economist.
He said it in ENGLISH! To be that eloquent and articulate in a foreign language is rare,
especially in a President. Like Winston Churchill, 82 years ago, President Zelensky has drafted the Ukrainian and English languages and sent them into battle.
Ukraine is already about 1,000 years old. If Ukraine lasts another 1,000 years, surely THIS is their Finest Hour.
Long Live Ukraine.
An excellent interview. GIves insight into mind of President Zelensky.
His answers are very nuanced. He has a well developed stance on every question they asked him and it forms together to make a cohesive world view. I think he's very smart.
Zelensky is a very bad president, he could not keep peace with Russia! He provoked Russia to fight us, he says that Ukrainians should fight to the last Ukrainian!?? He's an idiot, isn't he?! We don't want to fight, We want war!!
fantastic interview, thank you!
You bravery as Journalists is appreciated.
Smart and honest, Zelenski is a leader you don't see very often. His observations are reasoned and convincing
Whereas Putin''s reasons seem bizarre and contrived.
and I believe you, backed by the mafia press from all over the West
Oh my G-d this President is so honourably so decent so courageous so intelligent so humble .Every leader in the entire world should learn from him May he and his people win this war
I’ve had the sheer delight the last few days to watch his satirical series “Servant of the People” which a kind person has added English subtitles to, making it watchable on CZcams. Highly recommended to see his broad range of talent.
In Italy, it will be broadcast from April 4 on TV dubbed in Italian (I hope) and in fact I can't wait to see it!
So you DO understand that he is an actor playing the role, don't you? BOTH then and now.
I agree with the OP! I think season 1 is best.
Note that when English subtitles are missing, it is possible to get almost decent subtitles by enabling automatic machine translation of the Russian subtitles. And when Russian subtitles are missing, a last resort is to enable automatic Russian speech-to-text and then apply automatic translation. The results are often unintelligible, but mostly better than nothing.
Volodymyr Zelensky the leader of a country on the periphery of Europe, one fighting against impossible odds to preserve its independence against ruthless foreign aggressors, achieves international fame. He is handsome, brave ,honest and heroic. His own people adore him. Western commentators compare him to legendary figures of the past. Slava Ukraine! 💙💙💙💛💛💛
I can’t help but be in awe of the Ukrainian people and their president. I hope they find the peace and prosperity they have so bravely fought for and deserve!
Of course they have to fight bravely. Too many war crimes committed over the past 8 years, and this president and his military have nothing left to loose. Hence either brave fight to death or death penalty at a later point.
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same here . There should be a no fly zone and air strike on military units that killed those ppl in bucha. Spineless cowards in the White House. I apologize to Ukraine and his president. Now they have genocide that could be happening there
These editors deserve our praise. They have undertaken an arduous journey into the middle of an active warzone, exposing themselves to mortal danger. One editor seems to speak Ukrainian so well that he's able to fluently converse about tactical and strategic considerations. The amount of planning and setting up this interview must have taken is absurd. They might be slightly enamoured with Zelenski and maybe the questions could have been a bit more hard hitting but this is superb journalism.
Arkady is speaking Russian and Zelensky switches to Russian when addressing him directly. But yeah, still commendable.
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Doubt he's even in Kiev or even Ukraine
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I concur with rta.J
This interview has just highlighted how deeply intelligent yet truly emphatic President Zelenskyy is.
It’s just such a pleasure to listen to a politician who actually can discuss the issues rather than spout party lines.
We praying for you ,Ukraine ,stay strong .Amen 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
What an incredible leader to have on your side, every country should have a President Zelensky
The world would have been a better place if more countries had presidents like Zelensky.
This war would have been won if US had a better president than Biden (actually, the third term of Obama, as most people in Biden's administration are Obama's people).
NOT AT ALL THAT GUY SCRIFIED ITS PEOPLE COMPLETELY DESTROYED ITS COUNTRY, HE HAD JUST TO STAY NEUTRAL , STOP NAZIS FROM GENOCIDING RUSSOPHONE END APPLY Minsk PEACE TREATY, HE DID NOTHING OF THAT...HE IS DESTROYING THE WHOLE OCCIDENTAL WORLD, E
if there is two more like this incredible leader world war III will be at your door already. this guy dont know nothing about politics.
Zelensky is a very bad president, he could not keep peace with Russia! He provoked Russia to fight us, he says that Ukrainians should fight to the last Ukrainian!?? He's an idiot, isn't he?! We don't want to fight, We want war!!
I love how he switches to Ukrainian when asked about victory, to speak directly to his people. This is a man of enormous empathy and emotional intelligence.
He is Biden's puppet.
He is a small dictator who cries because don't have nuclear bombs. He killed only 10.000 people in donbas and lugansg
Thanks for the interview. Ukraine people deserves peace. His president is a true leader.
President Zelenskyy is such a great leader and he gave such a great talk on Europe, US and the war. Even though he has only been in politics for three years but he speaks much better than those leaders who have been in politics for decades
Yes, indeed he is such a great leader that just after 3 years of his leadership he got his country into war… And the whole Europe may enjoy the economical consequences of it 👏
Not just the leader of Ukraine, but the leader of the free world. Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦
If he is a leader of free world… world will not last that long 🙈
@@nadjakuptsova4440 Longer than Putins empire of genocide. 😅
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This is a great example how a contradictive politician who was loosing his support turned out in a hero with a single phrase. He we proposed a helicopter to be evacuated, and he replied: "I need more ammunition, not a helicopter". And in a one day he became a national leader. This is how history works.
Strength and determination to Ukraine!
Wonderful interview. Thank you so much for this. So inspirational.
What an AMAZING INTERVIEW! Just brings tears to my eyes. What a leader Mr. Zelensky has proven to be.
He is amazing and very intelligent
What an amazing interview lol asskissers
This man is the most honest and courageous Leader alive. NO hyperbole. NO posturing. He assesses the situation so clearly and acts accordingly.
Ukrainians will win to the end! Slava Ukrainian!
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Big thanks from Russia for this interview!
First, I must say quite brave of you to visit a leader despite all possibility of meeting any eventuality. Second, it was quite useful interview throwing light on the mind of a man facing one of the deadly military action on his land. Great interview indeed!
Great? The translation is not correct lol
One thing to clear up with the translation, the president makes clear that they will not give up territory.
I really feel they shouldn't because there is no one to guarantee that in a few years' time, Putin will come back for more. It must be a terrible job to do having to balance between human lives and territory.
@@crystal2484 exactly, the president has already stated that there will be no compromise to our territory or sovereignty. The only long tern way to resolve this conflict is for Ukraine to defeat the Russian military, otherwise another conflict is always possible in a decade or two. We might as well bleed abit more now than do it later.
@@maryanchabursky9148 Never leaves the war to the children or grandchildren. Very sad, easy for us to say, hope they come out of this well, they need to rebuild quickly, make their economy bigger, preferably stronger while Russia is under sanctions so they have the ability to also win financially before the Russians are back again.
@@crystal2484 if land is ceded it certainly won't be on the part of Ukraine. If you are from Europe you can help Ukraine.
i from russia he will for sure trust me on that he will let russia have the place they take in 2014 it cant change and will not change
Absolutely venerable, honorable, wise and resolute! “Principled decisions”: genius, humane! I wish Ukraine and THIS leader all the very best in this horrendously absurd war! 🤞💪💪✌️✌️
Ganz Ihrer Meinung.
I have great respect for this man. He is true leader. And the West should do even more to help the beleaguered Ukrainians. They are fighting not only for their country's liberty; they are also fighting for the continued liberty of the West as a whole. If Russia wins this war, it will be a victory of autocracy over democracy. Then we will have something to look forward to! It is a shame, and absolute shame, that so many Western leaders have so little courage to take the bold steps necessary to help these besieged people.
One has to be a LOSER to respect such a piece of trash!
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@@Roland_Tr909_Swing Please explain. Please elucidate.
Salute to this great leader
He is genius of communication
I thnk "genius" might be a bit too high an assessment, but to speak fluently in three languages about complex topics and come over well is impressive.
9:15 You forgot to translate the phrase “to do at least some alternative”
thanks for the corrections
Nobel Peace Prize for Zelenskyy.
and we'll take a risk of listening to the shortest Nobel prize speech ever with this "I need ammo not a Nobel prize"
You are funny. Because of Zelensky, thousands of people were killed in Donbass region. And he admitted it in one of his interviews.
Thank you. An excellent interview with a man who, I think is already changing the way people see their politicians. He connects effortlessly at two levels - as a world leader with an exceptional grasp of what is effectively 3D moving chess, and also as a Ukrainian citizen who empathises deeply with ordinary people struggling to survive and defend their country. Because he never forgets he's both, simultaneously. A lesson many in politics could learn. Those leaders are now being forced to reconnect with the people they represent. The point he made about just being yourself, and not trying to prove you're honest, is fascinating, because it comes down to authenticity. He dismisses being brave, but the presentations he's doing to Parliaments around the world are training videos in fearless leadership and advocacy. It's a desperate sadness that his country is suffering so appallingly, with such grievous loss of life and infrastructure. But it, and he, are emerging as beacons of courage and heroism on the world stage, and showing us all that true humanity transcends language barriers and geographical distance. Ukraine chose well in 2019.
such clarity of thought.
Unusual interview... He started answering English, switched to Ukrainian and finished in Russian.
And his Russian language skills is much stronger than most of Russian "politicians".
@@lz4012 лучше гхэ и шо, чем похмелье от аргентинского кокаина.
@@pavelkozlov7163 у него все в одном флаконе
@@lz4012 бать, Zaбери сына - воняет очень сильно
And his Enlgish is getting better. It's kind of sad...Putin should draw back.
Zelensky's mother tongue is Russian.
Great interview keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers! A person is a person, we definitely need peace in world.
You are the Hero !!President Zieliński ,you may loose this war? at leadt some pert of your country but you will remain to the rest of the world what real hero looks like.
There are millions of people pray for you and you alone show the world how beautiful your country is and the people !
Zelensky is a very bad president, he could not keep peace with Russia! He provoked Russia to fight us, he says that Ukrainians should fight to the last Ukrainian!?? He's an idiot, isn't he?! We don't want to fight, We want war!! 🌻🌻🌻
The glory and freedom of Ukraine have not yet perished
Luck will still smile on us brother-Ukrainians.
Our enemies will die, as the dew does in the sunshine,
and we, too, brothers, we'll live happily in our land.
We’ll not spare either our souls or bodies to get freedom
and we’ll prove that we brothers are of Kozak kin. Slava Ukraini 💙💛
As Ukraine needs more, more , more, we will GIVE, GIVE, GIVE !!!
Great interview! I wish all interviews with politicians could be so direct. Huge respect for both interviewers and president.
Удивительно как человек, который находится В ситуации, является прямо заинтересованным лицом этого конфликта, чуть ли не лучше всех осознает ЧТО именно происходит и оценивает ситуацию трезво со всех сторон! Это не война России и Украины, а война мировоззрений и ценностей. Война прошлого и будущего. Война страха и любви практически. Восхитительно, грустно и одновременно прекрасно, что это осознает именно Зеленский, а не третьи стороны, которые могут смотреть на ситуацию со стороны.
Крайне точная классификация стран по отношению к войне на четыре группы!
what a man what a hero enough said
impressive interview, inspire the world, Ukraine must win the war, I believe that
Some explanations about what happened in the Dombas in 2014 ?!?
Whoa! This really need lead with "scoop, scoop!" -- I for one was not expecting a full interview with the man of the hour himself as I mindlessly clicked the most recent Economist upload. Very strong piece right here.
true leader and brave Ukrainians fighting for their freedom and democracy! Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦🇵🇭
Love from Philippines! 🇵🇭
but what are you people or parrots?
🌻🌻 мир з Росією Ні війні 🌻🌻!!
Well, NOW there will be ukrainian women and not Philippinian, working in European hotels, as au pairs and on the streets. Marrying European men. Be content - u r out. They took your place.
I like how his diplomacy is just not saying the words but conveying what he means in a subtle way and through his body language :D his smiling "we'll see" and the chuckle after that made me roar with laughter... and a second thought did anyone notice him fiddling with something in his fingers the whole time or was i the only one who noticed it? Its something i have seen young children do when they are talking about something difficult or getting a load off their chest :)
I saw the fiddling too. I do that at times, as an adult of 28. I guess everyone fiddles with something at a point or 2 in their lives..
Wonderful interview! Amazing!
I would like to issue 3 points.
The first point - my respect for the courage of The Economist staff which came to ruined Kyiv which is continuing
to be bombed till now.
The second point - my respect to President Zelensky for his truthfulness in his phrases!
The third point - my respect for President Erdogan who showed everybody in Syria that there is no need to be afraid of Putin
P.S. I think President Zelensky has got a single way to push the West for real aid to Ukraine. He should close the gas pipeline. Then the European people will force their governments to finish this war!
@Ruslan Agayev “The third point - my respect for President Erdogan who showed everybody in Syria that there is no need to be afraid of Putin”
Well it could be real real fun to have those mujahedins begging anti-tanks missiles, anti-aircraft missiles, tanks and fighters airplanes on TV and parliaments all over the world. They can even ask for no-fly closed sky, ohh wait they already had that 🤪 🤣🤣🤣
@@lv3609 Its not funny. You are a clown.
Kyiv isn’t ruined)
@@crystal2484 it’s not funny but it’s the truth as much its hurts: Syria had a proxy war and neither the legit Syrian government could ask help nor could the rebels openly and transparently ask help. And there was a no-fly sky and Syrian airplanes were shut down (by west).
@@lv3609 This one is different, Russia is a nuclear-armed country, nobody wants a nuclear WW3, it will be the end of the world.
Mr. Zelensky embodies what a president should be like- honest, direct, carrying and fighting for his people and country. Ukrainians revived lost concepts as patriotism, dignity and love. I really hope Ukraine wins this war and the whole world request to be lead by leaders like Zelensky. Pray and support for Ukraine from Romania!