Former Ambassador: Putin ‘Miscalculated, He thought This Would Be A Cakewalk'

Former US ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch joins TODAY to talk about Putin’s war on Ukraine and if NATO and the West are doing enough to help. “We are doing a lot and we need to keep on doing more,” she says adding, “the administration and NATO do need to look at the possibility of a no-fly zone for humanitarian purposes.” Yovanovitch was appointed in her role as ambassador to Ukraine from 2016 until 2019, when she was recalled by former President Trump.

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[graphosxp]

Yovanovitch is great lady, and a true patriot. ❤ ❤❤Gray hair style choice!

[sofiecarr]

Marie thank you for your courage and for being one of our greatest leaders. We need many more leaders like you.
🙏🙏 🇺🇦 🇺🇸 🙏🙏

[cherylsibson]

I have been waiting for you to speak out, so grateful that you have, I didn't know about your book. Thank you for your words.

[stihlnz]

I'm a New Zealander, I was so proud of Marie and Colonel Vindman standing up against another autocrat. Well done those few.

[steviecrow]

Brilliant woman. Her silver is beautiful. She was an asset for our government.

[vman]

Thank you, Ambassador, for your service and your courage.

[kencornia]

Marie understands that the free world must take bold actions in the face of Putin's rhetoric, which includes doing more to support the people of Ukraine.

[CuriousCalligrapher]

Excellent interview, thank you Savanah Guthrie!

[margaretshull]

I'm so happy to hear from the former ambassador. She is very educated on Ukraine and Russsia.

[AcmePotatoPackingPocatello]

The former Ambassador to Ukraine is a credit to our country.
Outstanding representation during the confused & incompetent TRUMP years.

[glenysthomson]

One reason, a good one for my disgust with Trump....getting rid of this clever woman.

[chipparker]

The lady has style. Right call to give up the die job. Goes well with her principled and courageous stand. Proud of her.

[rockforester]

God bless you Ma’am. Thank yo for your fine service to our nation. I am grateful to you & for you. I wish I could’ve been an important and lovely accomplished person as you. ♥️🙏🏻🇺🇸

[youtmeme]

this woman deserves much much praise!!! reinstated! her intelligence and integrity are unrivaled!!!!❤❤❤🙏🦶🦶🤞🤞✌✌

[CuriousCalligrapher]

You look good Ambassador, I hope you are doing well. You are a brave & principled diplomat, thank you for your service!

[Lora-G]

She's a brilliant interview! Let's hear more from her!!!

[rosie]

Russian military is the epitome of underestimating your opponent. I stand with Ukraine and their citizens. We are praying for your victory. Democracy is in your hands. America supports you!!

[bp]

Marie Yovanovitch, a dedicated and incorruptible public servant, and a brilliant and courageous patriot.

[tiffanyhendel]

I love President Zelensky! God Bless Ukraine🇺🇦

[patriciaeddy]

Ur a fine and decent person Maria, and I have respected ur thoughts on Ukraine and Ukrainian for sometime.
I look forward to purchase and reading of ur writing on ur life in service for the U.S.