War in Ukraine: the journey to interview President Zelensky

On March 25th, Zanny Minton Beddoes, editor-in-chief of The Economist, was granted rare access to President Volodymyr Zelensky's war room in Kyiv. In this exclusive interview he reveals the inside story of his transformation into a wartime leader - and what he thinks of Ukraine's chances.

00:00 - The realities of a war zone
01:05 - Our visit with President Zelensky
01:36 - Can Ukraine win?
02:59 - What is the current military situation?

The impact of war on a saboteur hunter in Kyiv:

[steveh]

Today we need media that's unbiased in a true and fair report. Not presentation that the politically correct who wants you to perceived the situation.

[hannarhee]

sorry, i was distracted by the transcriptionist writing furiously without having to look down at the paper

[conorkeane]

One problem with this interview, not long enough. I could listen to Zelensky speak all day what a man to be inspired by in todays world.

[janpieterwagenaar]

I would like to give the intervierwers a complement on how they they are able to provide a platform for an as much unbiased look at what is hapening in the here and now but more importantly look further than just the sensation especially what next.

[ravindertalwar]

Life is just to love and to be Loved ❤️💜 Love alone can Conquer the World.

[taiishka]

It is very difficult for us, Ukrainians, now. Thank you for your support, we will not forget this. glory to Ukraine

[Peirithous]

💙💛🌻🇺🇦💙💛🌻all power and strength to Ukraine!!

[kushal]

how people are getting Fooled no one talked why Russia is attacking....what is root cause....only panic & he is attacking. But no one talking real geopolitics of USA/UK

[dxb]

this man is a hero and the history will write about him

[matthew-jyjp]

He's is a inspirational figure for his people and the free world.
The Ukrainian president is a true example of what it means to fight for your own freedom.
In America we indirectly know there is a cost for freedom because of the countless grave that circled the globe of dead Americans.
But we have forgotten what's solidarity means in our country.
At the Ukrainian people are a true representation of the pursuit of liberty and freedom

[gregorydesleskine]

What are the English lyrics to the Ukrainian national anthem? Here you are:

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 💙💛

[themothershand]

Huge Respect to the President Zelensky! Salute! 💖

[nopenope]

Little bit of topic, but it's impressive/ disturbing how the guy is writing so fast without looking 2:20

[hssabharwal]

All the people of Ukraine that you are suffering, that pain is only for you, all of us sitting in our homes are just saying that very bad happened, but I told many organizations to stop this war. Give me a chance to end this dispute, and even today I send a message every day, without his help, I cannot talk directly to any big head of state, and I am not a business man, I am a very small social worker , but no one is responding to my point, you tell me how and how should I end this dispute

[sbaumgartner]

President Zelensky is an amazing man and leader.

[fadeelnuckched]

Kiss you miss you love you may this war end earlier as possible as

[ojong]

Zelensky, a true, bold, articulate, brave, inspiring leader!

[annethorne]

Win or loose he will be remembered as a strong opponent not a coward

[robertohoyos]

Very little of the war room is actually shown.

[johnwebster]

This man speaks the truth. Democracy stands or falls with Ukraine.