Extended interview: Ukraine President Zelenskyy speaks with Richard Engel

Almost a year and a half into the war between Russia and Ukraine, NBC chief foreign correspondent Richard Engel spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his first interview since Ukraine launched its long-awaited counteroffensive. It’s been a difficult start, but Zelenskyy remains optimistic Ukraine will win.

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[RAWGRIP]

His name will go down in history. Forever and

[martinastrasser]

Such clear and concise answers are rarely seen in a politician. Mr. Zelenskyy, thank you for your unwavering strength and for your fight for freedom. Your are a great leader because you are a great human being. 🇺🇦❤

[hardstyle]

This is literally history in front of our eyes folks.... pick the good side. This impacts all of us regardless if you know it now or if not you will later

[zameisie]

He said it right at the beginning of this war " CLOSE THE SKIES" He was right .

[williamwaldroop]

Give them what the need to protect themselves, Glory to Ukraine

[j.davidbogue]

Two of my most respected men. Thank you Mr President, and Richard Engle.

[viderethevaccinatorfromhol]

Clear answer from our freedom fighter. There won't be a statue that is high enough to honor this little guy who has become the greatest leader of our time. He has only on job to do. Fight for his people with whatever is needed. Ukraine will have a bright future. You can't break them by terrorize them for one and a half year. The only right thing to do from our side, is to support Ukraine with whatever they need to win this war and help them to build back their country. And justice must prevail.

[MarkedMoneyTech]

Sometimes it hurts to tell the truth as much as it does to hear it, but with it comes healing. Lies are always destructive. Excellent interview!

[Coreyhkh]

Glory to Ukraine, he is doing everything possible to save his country!

[danielbellino]

As an Australian I think we should supply Ukraine until they either win or lose. We are here till the end 👊

[olasylvia]

What this man has accomplished is beyond monumental. To be in the public eye non-stop and hold yourself together so amazingly well while your heart is being shredded daily is no small feat. He's moved the entire world to action AND even managed to improve his English so much ! Few are of his caliber, that's for sure. And let's not forget his artistic genius, which is responsible for changing the conscience of his nation and his election in the first place. If you haven't seen the "Servant of the People" yet, watch it and be amazed. Ukraine has to win, and it's on all of us to make it happen !

[madbess]

President Zelenskyy is a brave man and a great leader. Every respect. Slava Ukraini. 🇺🇦

[williamyoung]

Seeing the pain in his eyes, the desperation...he reminds me of Abraham Lincoln. Just imagine all the details he knows about this war, all the things being done to his people. I hope he writes an autobiography some day.

[sebastianwrites]

He is an incredible leader!

Anyone who does not see the "courage..." of this man, is not just a 'fool' but a "coward!"

[karlvonbahnhof]

Ukraine is so lucky to have president like Zelensky, in time of greatest crisis for his nation, he is committed, I know some Ukrainian people, he is a hero for them, Ukrainian soldiers are heroes, they all believe in Ukrainian victory... Ukraine is determined, we cannot let them fall or fight insurgency for years to come, we should commit, thank you USA for understanding it, we, Czech stand behind Ukraine too, but we do not have long range missiles and HIMARS but we have Semtex for Ukraine, currently crowd funding 10 tons, 200 grams can destroy an aircraft.we need another 2 weeks at least, this s#it is expensive we only raised half the money and to make it work, you need, thousands of detonators and kilometres of cables..the Ukrainian Special police unit Kord gets the whole package... Hopefully soon .... Sláva Ukrajině 🇺🇦 from 🇨🇿

[derekking]

We are too slow with the equipment. This could have been over months ago. It was the same with the american top brass in 2 world wars. Lots of them didnt want involved until events forced them. Nothing changes

[Spitfire_Cowboy]

Slava Ukraini!
You got this Ukraine!
Get all your internationally recognized territory back! I can't wait to see those F-16s in all your internationally recognized airspace!

[Reticulosis]

We cannot cease support for Ukraine. There fight matches out American values.

[raymondcarty]

President Zelenskyy, the Hero of the Free World, and a great Leader of a Great Nation, Ukraine .

[mirchmama]

The Best President in the whole world!! ZELENSKYY.. Victory to Ukraine!!