British journalist Piers Morgan published in X a short excerpt from an interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, which will be broadcast on social networks later this evening, "Ukrinform" and UNIAN report.
The journalist asked Zelensky if he had a "plan B" in case Ukraine does not join NATO, a condition allegedly set by Russian President Vladimir Putin, who explained the invasion with Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic aspirations.
If the process of joining the Alliance drags on for years or decades - not for Ukraine's sake, but for the sake of its partners - then Ukraine will rightly ask itself what will protect it from this evil, what support and weapons Ukraine will receive, Zelensky said.
In this case, according to him, the partners should provide a sufficient number of missiles and even return nuclear weapons to Ukraine, as well as help finance a million-strong army to deter Russia, so that people can have peace of mind.
After all the speculation that he wasn't invited… President Zelensky responds: https://t.co/ScZCd5QYBx
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) February 4, 2025
Russia must also pay financial compensation for all damage caused to Ukraine, Zelensky added.
We recall that after the Russian missile attack on the city of Izyum, which killed five people (including a pregnant woman), Zelensky stated that it was necessary to put pressure on Russia to stop terror and protect life.
Zelensky also reveals the reason why he did not attend the inauguration of the new US President Donald Trump.
"First of all, I would like to say that President Trump invited me to his inauguration. He invited me in very general terms, and maybe other leaders. I don't know who he invited personally or otherwise. But I think we need time to sit down and talk about how to end the war," Zelensky said.
According to the president, he is convinced that Trump had his own issues on the agenda during the inauguration.
"This is probably one of the most important days in his life, in the life of the American people. And I think my arrival would just not be very appropriate. He didn't have time for a personal meeting," Zelensky explained.