Exclusive: Zelenskyy warns of ‘high risk’ Putin will invade NATO countries: Full interview

In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he has intelligence suggesting Russian President Vladimir Putin may be preparing troops to invade neighboring NATO countries.

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[Knucklehead]

To paraphrase another commenter's note - USA forgot history here. When Ukraine became independent, the United States, along with the United Kingdom, entered into an agreement with Ukraine, urging it to dismantle its nuclear weapons. Ukraine, in good faith, complied with this demand, relinquishing its nuclear arsenal—the third-largest in the world at the time—in exchange for security guarantees. These guarantees were formalized in the Budapest Memorandum of 1994, in which the U.S., the U.K., and Russia pledged to respect Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Subsequent actions/inactions of the US and other signatories have raised serious questions about the fulfillment of these promises. Despite the assurances given, Ukraine has faced repeated violations of its sovereignty, most notably Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the ongoing conflict in Eastern Ukraine. Lack of decisive action to uphold the commitments made in the Budapest Memorandum is profound betrayal. Promises made to Ukraine were not honored, leaving the nation vulnerable and undermining any trust in such international agreements.

[gioielloacula]

One of the few channels that actually respects people enough to spell their names correctly.

[Robert-vhcl]

We feel your pain. Much support from Canada. 🇨🇦

[stevenwilson]

His English speaking has gotten really good compared to a few years ago. He used to still use a translation earpiece and give some English answers. Now he's speaking freely and coherently in full English.

EDIT: He still has an earpiece, but his speaking is still very improved in English.

[AmadouPaul-qp]

Rip soldiers who were not enemies became enemies because of evil politicians

[austinwhavers]

I’m praying for Ukraine 🙏🏽 I hope that this war ends and that they can live their lives in peace.

[lesleyatcofo]

This is so sad. I am so sorry about our government!

[asher]

It’s sad to see what’s happening in the US. We used to have a strong partnership with Europe but no more. They will have to move forward without us. Trump is building an iron wall around the US. A sign of our decline, lashing out at allies. Unable to lead in any meaningful capacity.

[Federico-cidq]

The brave and courageous President. I salute you sir.

[skytechbits]

President Zelenskyy knows Putin better than anyone it seems. I always hope President Zelenskyy stays safe. Putin doing large graves and taking children are very sad to hear about. It is hard to even imagine the horrors the people of Ukraine have experienced. I stand for Ukraine.

[QuantumGoodness]

Great interview! President Zelensky is one of the most humane, empathetic and fair rulers in history! Many thanks to NBC News journalists for this important conversation. People around the world need to know what is really going on. Together, we must fight disinformation and manipulation. Thank you for supporting the victim of terrible aggression!

[danielapro]

I don't care what you say about this man, he's really fighting tooth and nail for the all the Ukrainian lives. May God protect Ukraine.

[chrismarchetti-olson]

Stay strong🙏 I am sorry that your people have suffered such horrible loss!

[franciscojoseicazamoran]

President Zelensky is a true patriot. According to his words, he is putting the Ukranian people first. My respects to him.

[byronstupp]

I support Ukraine and pray for your peace and sovereignty!

[angelabrandonsantacruz]

I agree but also, how can he do this? He can’t even take Ukraine and that’s with help from North Korea. If all of NATO helps due to a NATO country being attacked I don’t see that ending well for Russia, I think Russia knows this, that’s why Russia dislikes NATO.

[ThatDanishGuy]

This felt much more like a fishing expedition than an actual interview.

[eddiemcboofin]

Asking Rubio to come to the front is like asking Trump to peel his own potatoes for dinner

[clarepellerin]

Ukraine is currently defending the free world. They have been laying their lives down for three years. We owe them so much... May God protect them powerfully and decisively 🙏 And may we defend them properly and forcefully if Putin does not back down and concede defeat.

[LK-hbhj]

Loves from CANADA, MAY GOD SAVE YOU OVER THOOSE ANIMALS ENEMIES