Petro Poroshenko: 'I understand Putin'; Ukraine will win 'together with NATO'

"From my experience of Putin, please, do not be afraid of him."
US and NATO aid will help push back Russia says former Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko adding "buying time" in 2014 was crucial to Putin's defeat in the siege of Kyiv.
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[@haroldplante8287]

As an American, I constantly emailed Speaker Mike Johnson, He's my US Representative. I guess he listened to me, sorry, so sorry Ukraine, we the people were always behind y'all.

[@donsteitz6034]

I lied about where I live on his contact form to leave no kind words. His delay was and always be enraging.

[@potatoradio]

The problem wasn't Ukraine, it was funding for the US border, OUR border was blocked. Plus CIA admitting the corruption that eats huge chunks of the aid, bad Leaders who theaten volunteered troops for bribes, then waste them intentionally for propaganda or incompetence... When the CIA thinks corruption is too high it must be insane.

[@lizanderson1669]

[@kennychad2821]

Better late than never, it's a shame these fronts in Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan have become "political." Johnson saw this and realized they could not play this game much longer. I think the Dems will save him when MTG moves in on his impeachment.

[@914WOL]

We must get rid of the fool Margery Taylor Green from Congress!

[@user-ly2mt1bg5e]

God Bless Ukraine and President Zelensky with Victory and Justice ⚖️

[@rg-cc5kg]

I remember this man. 2022 when we thought Kiev was about to fall he was waiting for the RuZZians to come with a gun in his hand. He does not like Zelensky but in 2022 he remained fiercely loyal. A dissenting Poroshenko would have been extremely dangerous to Ukraine but he was loyal. In those days we all did see that Ukrainians can be outstandingly brave. Also: It was on his watch when the ukrainian forces were reshaped and reorganized. 2014 the army was brave and inept. 2022 the ukrainian soldiers were Spartans and Athenians altogether. Fierce and smart.

[@aureliodinaguit1645]

Poroshenko is loyal to Ukrainians

[@TB-bb6kb]

That time of ukrainian heroism is long gone - they are fighting in other countries

[@crosbychang]

Poroshenko and Zelenskyy are political rivals. But you don't need to be political friends to fight for the same cause in defending your country against an aggressor. It's an existential crisis. Their political differences won't matter if Russia wins and Ukraine becomes a vassal state like Belarus.

[@michelinelebrequier9164]

QU EL DROLE DE GACHIS CEUX QUI ETAIDNT AUTOUR DE ZELENSKY CE NEOS NAZIS DEMONS SUR TERRE MASSACRES AUTABT DE GENS D ENFANTS DES PAUVRES GENS PUNITIONS A CE SALOPARD EN PRISON ET VITE

[@Joy_Comrade]

😂😂😂

[@johnshaw4140]

Huge respect for Mr Poroshenko , he is a millionaire and could have run away , BUT he STAYED , I am in Ukraine working as a volunteer , I am a British Citizen

[@chancesareshewears]

more slush money coming, why would this scumbag leave?

[@jamesmedina2062]

Yes sir!

[@willc9580]

He tried to leave to visit overseas a few months ago but Zelensky forbade it.

[@oleglisnovitch9883]

And both of his adult sons are fighting with Russian in Dubai and in London

[@attilamarics3374]

@@willc9580 He was in house arrest for a while. "brave"

[@monsieurgrigny]

This was an excellent interview. Very good questioning and smart answers from Mr Poroschenko

[@blackwolf9389]

Clown

[@BradleyKieser]

Difficult interview but nice to see him on side and on team.

[@mikelanglow-bi2sv]

Challenging man to interview. Well done I think. He’s always patriotic and yet political- whatever, interesting and insightful ❤

[@kuricg.168]

He is very big Ukrainian patriot with British passport

[@sateentuoksu]

Close to impossible to interview, imho. Quite a heavy fellow to be around, I'd say. But good if he's also doing something good there (and not only talking about his importance)

[@user-ne2uw8ji7h]

His loyalty is assured. He is for his county's freedom and independence. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦🇮🇪

[@user-df6eq9tf1t]

NATO and the West were a part of that. The US has provided around 70% of the aid to Ukraine to date. It is time for the European countries to match or exceed the US. Had the EU fulfilled its obligations there would be no problem.

[@bellatordei3440]

No one is threatening his country's freedom and independence

[@harrietharlow9929]

@@bellatordei3440 Oh really? Consume Russian Propaganda much?

[@richardmarsden5610.]

Lets face facts. The Bumski Mir has: Lost the battle of Kyiv. Lost the battle Snake Island. Lost the battle of Sumy. Lost the battle of Chernihiv. Lost the battle of Kharkiv. Lost the battle of Kherson. Lost the battle of the Black Sea. Lost the information war. Lost the economic war Lost over 450,000 men liquidated. Lost 75% of it's tanks. Lost 85% of it's APC's. Lost 60% of it's helicopters. Lost 50% of it's fighter jet force. Lost it's convict army. Lost it's best trained men. That's why it cannot even take the Donbas.

[@user-kq4hf8se5b]

Russians driving motorcycles and golf carts into battle. Go get em communists.

[@JSRandhawa221]

yawn what a half wit repeating Ukie tosh -

[@armanicharles5336]

That is only your facts but if it makes you sleep better in the night why not 😂

[@themcgeachys]

​@@armanicharles5336fanny

[@4321grp]

@richardmarsden5610. Yes Putin is a big loser! Slava Ukraini!

[@bauer9101]

History will smile on Ukraine many years from now. Russia will be shamed.

[@dpelpal]

Russia's military is already the joke of the world lol

[@braxxian]

Realists face facts. Delusional people hear what they want to hear. That’s why TR is such a comforting place for them, it tells them what they want to hear.

[@richardmarsden5610.]

@@braxxian Lets face facts. The Bumski Mir has: Lost the battle of Kyiv. Lost the battle Snake Island. Lost the battle of Sumy. Lost the battle of Chernihiv. Lost the battle of Kharkiv. Lost the battle of Kherson. Lost the battle of the Black Sea. Lost the information war. Lost the economic war Lost over 450,000 men liquidated. Lost 75% of it's tanks. Lost 85% of it's APC's. Lost 60% of it's helicopters. Lost 50% of it's fighter jet force. Lost it's convict army. Lost it's best trained men. That's why it cannot even take the Donbas.

[@krumba100]

@@richardmarsden5610. After all these wins for Ukraine, the Russians are still there. Why? Don't answer! You know why.

[@JSRandhawa221]

it wil be a very red and gummy smile as Ukraine has only got a couple of buck teeth to kick out....

[@Larry.Roberton]

Well she finally let him have his say. His message needed to be expressed to all the free world.

[@davidelliott5843]

She tried to get an answer to an important question on Ukraine men who ran away. Zelenski would have either refused directly or given an answer. Poroshenko just went on about his patriotic fervour.

[@alko_xo]

Who are the forces of evil that have kept him from speaking all this time?

[@Bergtrolfer]

​@@alko_xoNorway here, if you understand Stutin, youre on the wrong side of history. Genocidal warcrimes is ok for you then?

[@alko_xo]

@@Bergtrolfer You yourself made up some thesis, attributed it to me and are disputing it. I have nothing to do with supporting this war and want it to stop immediately and people on both sides to stop dying. And your country would stop being a beneficiary of this war because of high oil and gas prices. And you would stop being a pathetic hypocrite.

[@Bergtrolfer]

@@alko_xo you might want to check the definition of the terms you throw around😁😁😁😁 you OBVIOUSLY doesnt know your way around foreign affairs. But please continue posting, I wont stop drilling your veine of soviet Absurdium😁😁😁🙈🙈

[@terryralph6764]

Yes he is correct,Ukraine is doing our job for us.

[@stephenkiss5790]

💯💯💯💯💯

[@williambruce189]

How is it our job? We just got out of situation helping someone. 60 minutes 25 years ago called this. Russia has been pushing the borders since the fall of the soviet union. Period.

[@joegagnon2268]

We’ll we are making it possible

[@williambruce189]

We could all point fingers. If the Ukrainian government wasn't so corrupt before Zalenski none of these issues would've happened. If Putin can never be trusted than why from 2000 to 2010 he was fine. We all hope for the best. I went to Iraq. I would rather have served in Ukraine now. War is nothing but waste. Logistics will win this war. Trust me.

[@UlpianHeritor]

@@williambruce189 write it in Cyrillic. It's more authentic.

[@carolwilliams8511]

The point he was making was that men are not going to want to fight if they are under equipped.

[@sateentuoksu]

And there you go - it's possible to say in one scentence, without shouting or discrediting other people and lifting oneself up. Simple. Efficient. Normal.

[@juliangilbert5465]

As a Brit, at the moment, there are not many things I'm proud of my country about . But our strong support for brave Ukrainians is one.

[@CRUSTYCLAM1]

Agree with this, long may the support continue

[@geoffrogers7590]

Agreed. I'm also sick of American cowardice. So many people have died in the last few months because of US stalling.

[@aaabbb-py5xd]

Lol, but you're crushing democracy in Eastern Ukraine, which has voted to ditch the Zelensky regime.

[@gav240z]

​@@aaabbb-py5xdbit like the Russian people voted for Putin once again huh? Nothing suss about it. Everything is normal and legit. Don't worry comrade you'll be paid several Rubles for your comment.

[@joe_ninety_one5076]

​​@@aaabbb-py5xd Eastern Ukraine has voted for nothing since 2014 in any free and fair elections. They did vote in December 1991, by a convincing margin, to be part of an independent Ukraine. Putin took no notice. If he had stayed out of Ukraine, Eastern Ukrainians would have the same democratic rights that they have always had since 1991, which is a darn sight more than they have in fascist Russia.

[@truthbsaid1600]

Even with the Ukrainian shortage of ammunition and main equipment , it is remarkable that Russia has only made small gains (about 340 square kilometers) and at a huge cost. This says so much.

[@bellatordei3440]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@igoryurchenko9569]

Good evening, we are from Ukraine!

[@maneshipocrates2264]

What do you think about the war if you are really in Ukraine?

[@igoryurchenko9569]

@@maneshipocrates2264 Хорошім рускім "хороші" грqби

[@user-rc2qi6bi6b]

@@maneshipocrates2264 putin must withdraw troops from Ukraine

[@marvinszabo9627]

Good evening ❤❤❤❤

[@user-yi8rt5zq9e]

@@igoryurchenko9569 сейчас процветают гробовщики Украины Привет из Русского Крыма, Хатаскрайник

[@unprofor9394]

I totally agree with Pan Petro Poroshenko. Stay safe and strong, everyone in Ukraine!🙏🏻❤️ Diakuyu, Pan Poroshenko!👍 SLAVA UKRAINI from Norway! 🇺🇦💙💛💪🏻🌻🌹🌻

[@jonassoviecki6441]

This guy is a huge huge corruption. No one liked him in Ukraine and that's why they even preferred a clown (Zelinski) to him. This guy's sons are both abroad, and he was trying to flee but got stopped at boarder by Zelinski. All the Ukrainian fascist warmongers are corrupted. Klitchkos sons refuse to fight, while living rich life in Germany.

[@just_dimi3]

Slava Cocaini

[@ElenaRoud]

Thank you Poroshenko for explaining and standing to the questions with direct answers. Together we can win this war . 💙💛❤️

[@udreamarcel3294]

only on console !

[@stephenstruk1734]

He SHOULD be addressed as President Poroshenko!!!

[@lizanderson1669]

keep dreaming fool

[@utrian4148]

This interview was tough. Thank You for it anyway, Kate!

[@user-kj5bf9rm9d]

tough to spew out propaganda is it ? 😂😂😂😂

[@JanB56]

@@user-kj5bf9rm9d you should know best, bot

[@shaneb315]

​@@user-kj5bf9rm9dYou didn't hear Russian propaganda , so anything that is not that from Ukraine has to be the opposite and not propaganda .

[@kraadnargis3294]

​@@user-kj5bf9rm9dWhat are those emojis needed for? To show that you're writing nonsense?

[@user-kj5bf9rm9d]

@@kraadnargis3294 emojis ? thanks kate that interview was tough ??? What silly talk ! maybe kate should actually should actually fight in the battle front to experience "tough" ,😂😂😂

[@chrisviking7807]

It's time to stop Russia.

[@lg2058]

It’s time for negotiations. This time preferably using your own head and not following the lead of US “help” and withdraw from preliminary agreements made such as those in Turkey 2022 negotiations.

[@nicolasolton]

@@lg2058 Russia should accept the peace proposal of President Zelensky. Things will get much worse for them if they don't...

[@lg2058]

@@nicolasolton Sounds like a laughable proposition. But if being serious, now is the time for Ukraine to strike some kind of deal with Russia before they lose even more land and men.

[@nicolasolton]

@@lg2058 laughable? More like deadly serious...

[@Tbone1492]

Join up. They need troops more then anything

[@dpelpal]

I guess the whole "Kyiv in THREE DAYS!" thing didn't work out so well for russia🤣

[@robbiekop7]

You can't even go there hours before repeating the same comment 😩

[@dpelpal]

​@@robbiekop7 Sounds like somebody is a little upset about his country being a joke😂😂😂😂

[@richardmarsden5610.]

@@robbiekop7 Lets face facts. The Bumski Mir has: Lost the battle of Kyiv. Lost the battle Snake Island. Lost the battle of Sumy. Lost the battle of Chernihiv. Lost the battle of Kharkiv. Lost the battle of Kherson. Lost the battle of the Black Sea. Lost the information war. Lost the economic war Lost over 450,000 men liquidated. Lost 75% of it's tanks. Lost 85% of it's APC's. Lost 60% of it's helicopters. Lost 50% of it's fighter jet force. Lost it's convict army. Lost it's best trained men. That's why it cannot even take the Donbas.

[@user-uy6pw1cw8y]

@@richardmarsden5610. 🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂

[@kuzminkoba2722]

@@richardmarsden5610. if you are right, next 2 years will tell, for me its obvious Ukraine will never win

[@macc240038]

Didn't hear Mr. Poroshenko get angry when asked about corruption. He didn't get louder and he simply , empathetically defended himself and clearly explained his defence. Must a person defend themselves in a way that suits the interviewer ? That conforms to what the interviewer feels is a proper defence. He explained that it was five years ago and the people who brought the charges were those who sided with Russia from the start and they were trying to bring him down and that was the intent of the false charges and they are now in Russia, in Moscow. Take it or leave it but don't ask multiple times to see if you can squeeze out a different answer.

[@magnusj8413]

Mr. Poroshenko was making a political statement and was me, me and me until he was asked about the corruption question which he did not like and was annoyed. There is no unmasking this with bombastic rhetoric, talking points and self serving comments. No reason to be upset with the interviewer for asking difficult questions. I have a lot of respect for Times Radio and their fine and very professional staff. Kudos to "Front Line" and to the fine as well as good looking host.

[@karinslagveld7322]

Respect for ukraine soldiers

[@user-uy6pw1cw8y]

cannon fodder🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂

[@karinslagveld7322]

@@user-uy6pw1cw8y do you find yourself funny?

[@karinslagveld7322]

@@user-uy6pw1cw8y idiot

[@karinslagveld7322]

@@user-uy6pw1cw8y u dont have any knowledge about History

[@PianoGamer64]

@@user-uy6pw1cw8y That would be Russian, who died at a 7 to 1 ratio in Avvdivka.

[@Robert-hk3gf]

Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 ♥️. I will defend Ukraine and it's people. Ukraine people. Verry loveing and carring people.❤❤❤❤

[@nicolasolton]

Everything will be Ukraine! 🇺🇦💪

[@user-uy6pw1cw8y]

@@nicolasolton 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂

[@Freedowill-humanrights]

YOU MOCKING FROM. PEOPLE OF UKRAINE? YOU ON FRONT IN UKRAINE?

[@Freedowill-humanrights]

​@@nicolasoltonhow many zelensky paying you for saying that? For his dictatorship against people in Ukraine. For closed borders and holding people against will in Ukraine. Go on front in Ukraine. Word without sense. All be Ukraine it mean. Everywhere will be war like In Ukraine because zelensky not deal with how that do country of NATO.

[@ramadankadriu5336]

@@Freedowill-humanrights you on front in RuZZia?

[@BellaJiyar_XOXO]

Lot of admiration for Poroshenko.

[@SickBastard69]

Was he not the guy who said Ukrainian children will go to kindergartens and russian children will hide in bunkers 2013?

[@user-yi8rt5zq9e]

@@SickBastard69 he meant Donbass children ,,Our children will go to schools, theirs ( Donbass) will stay in basements ,,

[@DavidVargas-hg7cs]

​@@user-yi8rt5zq9eweren't they Ukrainians?

[@shaneb315]

​@@user-yi8rt5zq9e Misinterpreted Russian falsehood.

[@user-yi8rt5zq9e]

@@DavidVargas-hg7cs Who? Donbass is populated by Russians mainly

[@karinslagveld7322]

Pray for ukraine beceause they defend us with their lives

[@andreiapostu]

Really? They are fighting a war started with the help of Victoria Nuland. They are not fighting for us.

[@firstnamerequiredlastnameo3473]

Exactly how are we being defended by Ukraine? No other country is being attacked by Russia. Russia has not threatened any country that is keeping its nose out of this regional conflict between two non-NATO neighbors.

[@joni8090]

When did Russia 🇷🇺 Ever Attack NAFO !?! 🤔

[@firstnamerequiredlastnameo3473]

@@joni8090 Sorry! Typo. Should read NATO.

[@joni8090]

@@firstnamerequiredlastnameo3473 North Atlantic Fascist Organization , When did Russia 🇷🇺 Ever Attack Nafo ?

[@elspeth8476]

Rough interview. Poroshenko is difficult to follow. But always good to hear another view of things.

[@ronblack7870]

it doesn't help she constantly interrupts him

[@donnievance1942]

@@ronblack7870 She interrupts him because he doesn't give direct answers to hard questions. Poroschenko may be a true patriot at heart, but he's a man with a very sketchy past and doesn't deserve automatic trust.

[@thetortureneverstops]

@@gordgor9146 Most soldiers are having to buy their own if they want decent equipment. And they know the difference. But you're safe behind your lil keyboard right General?

[@thetortureneverstops]

@@gordgor9146 It's called shrapnel and head wounds genius.

[@user-yi9vs4je9k]

Ukraine is amazing. So much talent including Mr Poroshenko and President Zelenski.

[@benachiesween]

Yes, and they'll be the only ones left there at the end of the war. From over 50 million population after the break up of the Soviet Union, there's less than 30 million now in Ukraine.

[@alhambrabiker1476]

@@benachiesween if they are the only ones=s left why didn't you take Ukraine in 3 days?

[@kraadnargis3294]

​@@benachiesweenHow does it feel to root for criminals?

[@firstnamerequiredlastnameo3473]

@@alhambrabiker1476 Karen NATO intruded.

[@Infopirates]

😂😂😂😂😂 That's a good one 🤓🤓🤓

[@2Dylandog]

"Mr. Poroshenko, it's been a pleasure talking to you"....From the interviewer's expression for the last five minutes of the video, I cannot help but feel she was lying! Petro Poroshenko may be a patriot and a nationalist but I have seldom listened to anyone more bombastic and self important. (Well, perhaps Donald Trump!) Anyway at this stage it's good to have someone who knows the direction in which the country should be going, and who believes in unity and strength. And furthermore puts in a good word for Great Britain being the first to supply long distance Storm Shadows.

[@barbarahesford5061]

Actually that's a very good analogy with Trump. I'm sure if he comes to trial he'll claim it was politically motivated.

[@marymarlow3646]

My thoughts exactly 😀🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@TSPhilosophyGameplay]

Storm those shadows. Russia employs shadows about what is known as a key element of Russian style propaganda

[@johnshaw4140]

Poroshenko is a very rich man , he could easily have run away , left the country and be in a sunny villa somewhere , BUT ....he spent his OWN money to buy weapons bullets mortars grenades and he STAYED in Ukraine to fight , I have the utmost respect for him regardless of his political leanings

[@johnshaw4140]

@@barbarahesford5061 you obviously weren't listening very closely , his accusers have fled the Donbas and are now in Russia , and there are NO charges against him , unlike Trump who is in court AGAIN

[@alexandrubaciu6619]

Is this the same Poroshenko that said russian kids in Ukraine will hide in basements while ukranian kids go to school? How that worked out? Ukraine should elect wiser people if they are such a great people.

[@juliannaoprea650]

That is true and he's a corrupt politician also !

[@thetortureneverstops]

If you are going to quote someone, then at least do it correctly trollsky.

[@Comm.DavidPorter]

He never said any such thing. The Kremlin loves to make up fables in order to justify its illegal, brutal aggression in Ukraine.

[@vonries]

Very interesting. That must have been a lot of work to get him to talk on camera. Thanks. Glory to Ukraine. God Bless Ukraine and her people. 🇺🇦🇺🇸

[@seanlander9321]

The complete failure of the Europeans to deliver sufficient armaments for Ukraine for two years is painfully obvious.

[@user-kq4hf8se5b]

Yep.

[@firstnamerequiredlastnameo3473]

Why are the Europeans involved in the regional conflict between two non-NATO neighbors?

[@jamesmedina2062]

@@firstnamerequiredlastnameo3473hahayverry funnt

[@Comm.DavidPorter]

@@firstnamerequiredlastnameo3473 You haven't watched much ruzzian state TV, have you? On those channels, the presenters paint this as a war that was necessary because someone in Ukraine was merely THINKING about applying for NATO membership, yet they would not have had that thought if ruzzia were not constantly beating up on its neighbors.

[@196Stefan2]

@@firstnamerequiredlastnameo3473 Why are the rushists raiding and killing their neighbours?

[@karinslagveld7322]

Super

[@juliechristianson8009]

Talks a lot of sense. Happy Ukraine has him. Strong man.

[@kimlounkaing3045]

❤❤ we also donated from my pockets $5000 to Ukraine 🇺🇦 Army's 💪 💪 💪 must be Strongly 💪 and Win this War as soon as possible love ❤️ Ukraine 🇺🇦 Army's

[@laurie9557]

When you asked about the so-called 'crime,' you did not hear one word of his reply. Please rewind the tape and listen to what he said. I love Zelensky, but I also respect Poroshenko.

[@suzannekiraly4480]

@laurie9557 - Bravo! Good observation. I saw it, too.

[@barryohara2099]

Im not have tories or p.m of my country britain.. but you can bet damn sure i am fan of what we have done and makes me proud we were first to give shoulder to air missiles at start to get russia out kiyv and proud we first offer n give tanks and also first give as ex president says long range missiles we have been front foot offering weapons to help n defend ukraine fdom very very begining and makes me so so proud we helped those people in need of worlds help and others were scared of putins threats about nuclear war . makes me so proud we were 1st on everything

[@johncox5939]

After listening to this I’m thinking we are not as well informed as we think we are.

[@philipellis4530]

Believe him and you can believe anything.

[@anzelmasmatutis2500]

Ukraine citizens have article 65 in Constitution - OBLIGATION to defend country. Rights and Obligations. Some people want to enjoy Rights(i.e. passport abroad) but don't want to pay their Dues (defend Ukraine).

[@firstnamerequiredlastnameo3473]

They also do NOT want to be killed in a useless battle. Russia might decide to finish up this regional conflict by the end of the year.

[@ArtII2Long]

He stumping for the next election.

[@AirB-101]

Great interview! Support for the AFU and the Ukrainian people!

[@tonywoodford9164]

I hate the way he is trying to take full responsibility for defending kiev . However i agree Ukraine is doing a job for us we need to help more and faster . USA delay has cost lifes .

[@JoshuaMolotov]

Spicy stuff at the end, appreciated. What a guy this Poroshenko. He does come over a bit like a mob boss, and he never answers questions. Certainly the slippery type

[@suewilkinson910]

I think he simply always has his message prepared in advance and he is determined to get the message out. He’s always fighting for what they need for the armed forces. It’s admirable.

[@firstnamerequiredlastnameo3473]

Makes a person wonder about his honesty....

[@oskarsbambalis1766]

Corupt gready mob , but still lot better than zelensky

[@JoshuaMolotov]

@@oskarsbambalis1766 how is that? Would you care to elaborate?

[@kenadams5504]

The enemy he fights are the 'slippery type ' .This man fights for freedoms we don't have to even think about .How dare you be so disrespectful .

[@bengtekman8616]

Slava Ukraine! Blue and yellow are the colours. From 🇸🇪

[@user-yi8rt5zq9e]

Sure, the colours of downs

[@pliashmuldba]

@@user-yi8rt5zq9e hehe you fool. i remind you the Swedes have marched in your country, though also unsuccessful, BUT !!!!!! you will NEVER walk in their country.

[@Linn630]

@bengtekman8616 👋 from Sweden 🇪🇺🇸🇪 so beautiful colour,I love my country 🇸🇪💯

[@user-yi8rt5zq9e]

@@Linn630 Peter the Great, Poltava battle Sweden king and Ukrainian hetman Mazepa lost It is symbolic, isnt it ?

[@Tbone1492]

Argentina 🇦🇷 Guatemala 🇬🇹

[@JuanSanchez-ik7wx]

Fabulous moderator as usual!

[@TheMalcolmPowder]

Yes, I have previously said, "it is not enough", to then be criticised by an American saying that I should be grateful. So many still do not understand the situation, it truly is an investment, and a necessary investment, if Ukraine falls, then like dominoes, the rest will fall. Places like Svalbard will be invaded as a test of NATO resolve and a resource/territory grab from Norway. It truly is not enough, Ukraine was left for 6 months without help, and its resources have been depleted. My pariah is Mike Johnson and MAGA, Trump, in this respect. The world needs to wake up, aide to Ukraine is not an option.

[@franciscomaldonado2071]

WOW, Mr, Poroshenko, investment is the right definition of military assistance to Ukraine.

[@J7463kl3]

100% . Thank you !

[@lilting729]

A true hero! The rare kind of courageous politicians that we in the west only can pray for!

[@keyranger9749]

Tremendous man !!! The Ukrainians are brave people !!!!

[@WallydarlingEDIT]

I personally love the Ukrainians they are brave and a very strong people . The west didn’t see it initially and only jumped on board when they seen Ukraine fight back fiercely. We all need to support Ukraine in the west and history also tells us we owe them that too , especially the USA

[@Gayzenon]

❤Ukrainians ❤

[@joels5150]

I’ve heard Petro speak about 20 times, and I notice every time that he takes every opportunity to talk himself up. I’m sure he’ll be looking to run for the Ukrainian presidency again at the next opportunity.

[@KarelChytilArt]

So Wrong

[@marisabenson1222]

I agree

[@nicolasolton]

Maybe Zalhzuhny as well?

[@pynn1000]

Poroshenko accepted the votes of Ukraine, a plus. He's a politician, under investigation, so he's going to talk himself up, a minus.

[@richardmarsden5610.]

Why not? He was a good president and if the Ukrainian people choose to elect him then he'll do a good job.

[@bec5250]

It is not the language of strength, but of violence.

[@mountainman7361]

Very good interview. At the very least we hear Ukraines side of the story. Thank you for posting this.

[@JuanSanchez-ik7wx]

God Bless Ukraine!

[@bellatordei3440]

God don't care about political entities

[@Worldgonemad99]

Lot of admiration for Poroshenko

[@nicolasolton]

Poroshenko did all right! 👍 Respect!! Zelensky is the best though...

[@mahamadoutraore1077]

Guess what! Zelenskyy put him in house arrest, denying him to leave the country, in January 22. The war came at the good time for him

[@deliciouslyk3437]

And collaborated his downfall. ​@@mahamadoutraore1077

[@marioceva7163]

Is an corrupt criminal working for the West .

[@johnshaw4140]

@@mahamadoutraore1077 and the charges have since been dropped because his accusers have fled the Donbas and retreated to Moscow

[@user-ig9kn9zq3g]

It might be better for Ukraine if Poroshenko would concentrate on chocolate making than on pro-military stuff.

[@habeniyaa]

Times Radio & Petro poroshenko ! Your dream will be turned in to nightmare !

[@7rd8]

His message would come across much more effectively if he wasn't constantly bragging on himself and trying to make sure the world doesn't forget that he was once the president of Ukraine.

[@angiemack5325]

Is he the one that ran away?

[@johnshaw4140]

@@angiemack5325 no , that was the guy before him , Victor Yanukovich

[@tipofthespear7182]

He had his part to play and has a right to highlight it considering the false charges against him initiated by pro Russian traitors.

[@7rd8]

No, but many think he didn't do enough to remove corruption, and not enough to fight off Russia's encroachment into Crimea and the eastern oblasts. He also didn't divest his business while president, which he promised to do. If he had been reelected in 2019 instead of Zelenskiy, one can only conjecture whether he would have caved or left at the start of the 2022 full invasion.

[@barrywassel3899]

Folks, give Petro his due. And give Volodymyr his. If Petro is proud of how Ukrainian solders are fighting Putin, who truly is an enemy of the world, let him be. His problem is that he is wealthy, but for now, ignore that, and support the Ukraine !

[@worldwide8587]

As usual, talking as a politician that he is. I did this and I did that. I was with 2000 soldiers and stopped Russia. He just admitted that he signed the minsk to have enough time to build up an army. That means he never had the intention of adhering to that agreement. Putin has been proven right once again.

[@user-zo7ok2bg8b]

Or maybe he knew Putin would not honor the agreement, so better to be prepared. I clearly remember Putin said he would not invade.

[@joshsummers7933]

It doesn't matter. Putin was always going to continue. He has stated that he wants to revive the Soviet empire. Defensively, Russia has to close the gap to the Ukrainian flats. If it's open nato will always be a huge threat to them. Once Ukraine goes he will take Maldova and Georgia.

[@WeejimmySnazberry]

​@@joshsummers7933All of the noise by Putin about NATO was a distraction to give him an excuse to invade. Lukashenko showed a map where the next phase of attack was Moldova, what fools

[@thetortureneverstops]

He admitted that he has always understood putin's real intentions, that is all.

[@thetortureneverstops]

@@joshsummers7933 putin is NOT going to take anything. Pipe dreams fm the muskovie dwarf, illegal dictator of so-called russia.

[@franzradl2624]

Keep strong! You defend Ukraine and Europe.

[@ExploreLearnEnglishWithGeorge]

I remember the broadcast when he was there ready to fight the Russian invasion. Poroshenko has proven himself a true statesman and a hero together with others like him.

[@newnewhutchison991]

I'm from the former Yugoslavia and I can't tell you how much I wish for you. Finally we were able to stop the Putin Party in the USA and president Biden said he will seen weapons in a matter of days. Now we are fighting for democracy here

[@kirikoo9981]

If the US falls tomorrow you'll be the first to move to China and look for a better life, people like you don't have a soul you are pure opportunist today is the US tomorrow is somewhere else it will depend where the wind is blowing.

[@aureliodinaguit1645]

Ukrainians never wish war.. they want peace..Poroshenko is right

[@tomgeorgearts]

Excellent interview. Good to get a bit more context and insight into the political tensions in Ukraine. Persistent questioning. Well done Kate!

[@lambrybryceviali751]

Mr Poroshenko you are the real lover of Ukrainians. You are a true President. Please keep helping Mr Zelenky, he definately needs tour help. Kudos on both of you's. From a humanity point ALL the way from Samoa in the Pacific island

[@craig3916]

well he has a pretty good opinion of himself and all ukraine has built n acheived seems to be all down to him n because of his ideas n actions. it is never a good look to hear a leader who is so keen to tell us about himself what he did what i am doing n what i will acheive . rather hear how his team his men his country is doing , not glory hounding . no real useful n truthful decent information here .

[@lefebvresandra]

Slava Ukraine! 💙💛💙💛

[@ExVeritateLibertas]

So Poroshenko is now claiming he personally commanded the forces that saved Kyiv, LOL this guy is rich (in more ways than one).

[@firstnamerequiredlastnameo3473]

15 minutes of fame in front of a camera.

[@danj285]

........ the war started in 2014, he played a major role in that, in 2022 the full scale invasion happened

[@user-xv6vk3nd8p]

I don't know enough about this history, though it appears Poroshenko was in tough place back in 2014. Playing off the Russian threat against a desire to join Europe. When one is fighting for ones country's survival, 'all hands on deck' and put politics to one side. Slava Ukraini.

[@alloallo-nz8wq]

Solving this issues is not by exchanging ammunitions but is set down on the table and talk sense to each other, this is what we called peace not this negative actions✍🏾🤝🏼 🙏🏽

[@Tyler-wl8kq]

Petro is telling the truth he had to buy time to build a Ukrainian army, plus Ukraine was promised protection for giving up its NUCLEAR Weapons! Budapest treaty or there already could be a nuclear exchange, thank God Ukraine did the right thing, so everyone MUST support Ukraine

[@lg2058]

Just so you realize - Ukraine was given protection in return for giving up nukes while it was still *neutral*, something that’s explicitly written in its independence documents. Section 9, last paragraph: static.rada.gov.ua/site/postanova_eng/Declaration_of_State_Sovereignty_of_Ukraine_rev1.htm

[@ronblack7870]

@@lg2058you lie

[@lg2058]

@@ronblack7870 Section 9, last paragraph. static.rada.gov.ua/site/postanova_eng/Declaration_of_State_Sovereignty_of_Ukraine_rev1.htm

[@lg2058]

@@ronblack7870 Section 9, last paragraph. static.rada.gov.ua/site/postanova_eng/Declaration_of_State_Sovereignty_of_Ukraine_rev1.htm

[@lg2058]

@@ronblack7870 Section 9, last paragraph. static.rada.gov.ua/site/postanova_eng/Declaration_of_State_Sovereignty_of_Ukraine_rev1.htm

[@AK-us2di]

"I know Putin's weakness" - shelves more than 5 foot off the ground?

[@rmdomainer9042]

Bots hate such comments.

[@user-kq4hf8se5b]

In pictures, Putin appears to be a child standing next to the president from Belarus.

[@richardmarsden5610.]

Vova also has a weakness for young boys. Every time he see's one he can't stop himself from kissing their belly buttons. Poor little Nikita is still having nightmares.

[@rmdomainer9042]

@@richardmarsden5610. That thing is the creepiest clip with Putin ever What the hel l was he thinking?

[@Shan-sg7mm]

Size doesn't matter, bro, " Eagle is smaller than the fox."

[@milemladenovic7600]

Poroshenko you are History

[@LowcountryMan]

He is such a politician... He is right, but he talks like a politician. I hope that they look deeply into his finances. I hope he is not deepening his own pockets in this war.

[@marvinszabo9627]

Much respect Mr. Poroshenko❤️

[@user-yi8rt5zq9e]

His words : Our children will go to schools, theirs ( Donbass).will stay in basements

[@shaneb315]

​@@user-yi8rt5zq9eNot right , he was misquoted .

[@alhambrabiker1476]

@@user-yi8rt5zq9e Putin's children are going to fancy schools. regular Russians and their children are dying for Putin

[@user-yi8rt5zq9e]

@@shaneb315 I understand Ukrainian Can U ? He said what he said

[@shaneb315]

@@user-yi8rt5zq9e His comment was not that he wanted children in Donbass to stay in basements . It was true , they were in basements because of Russian shelling . His comment was deliberately twisted by the likes of you to create a false narrative .

[@bubbahope243]

Russia has been fighting for 10 years in Ukraine why do you keep saying 2 year's

[@user-df6eq9tf1t]

As an American, I am somewhat offended by trashing the US for the delay in appropriating money and supplies to Ukraine. We have helped and continue to aid Ukraine more than any other country. The EU and other Western countries have not stepped up as they should. Despite the recent vote for additional aid , Europe needs to get its act together and act like it has a responsibility to step up with aid and money equivalent to the US contribution.

[@Pootie_Tang]

you made us give up our nukes though

[@angela2726]

As an americain you are supposed to defend a country against another country with the nuclear bomb. The idea was so that not every country would become a nuclear power. All that talk the USA would defend Ukraine "as long as it takes" and then let them down for 6 months is inacceptable.

[@user-df6eq9tf1t]

@@angela2726 if I understand you, you want the US to nuke Russia.That is insane.. NATO is responsible for the defense of Western Europe. The agreement to support Ukraine is noted they sole responsibility of the UNITED States.

[@theraiderra8798]

What Ukrainians have done was considered impossible... they held their ground against a full Russian invasion without much support from the west in the beginning of the war. Slava Ukraini!

[@Miamitwice]

Awesome! 👏

[@raishaferreira8099]

God bless ukanias family and volunteer 💙💛 president! Petro glad to see u, god bless u

[@bluestarfishmurphy6372]

Thanks Kate, an interesting conversation, from a direct perspective. Although your question about whether he would welcome the opportunity to defend himself in court could have been worded differently. The right of reply is the 3rd pillar of the concept of natural justice our system is based on. But I wouldn't welcome having to do it in court, except as a last resort, because it taints the context. I think He has a strong point about the Russian's influencing and turning politics into a quagmire, to suit themselves, using misinformation propaganda and deception, as for example they have done so publicly to intrude in the US system, media and Congress. You could ask the same type of question to Fox in the US, they should be ashamed to be Russia's mouthpiece .

[@mikefallwell1301]

The BBC has a nasty editorial staff. I get the feeling that Kate didn't put this question by choice🎉🎉🎉

[@angiemack5325]

Zelensky didn’t want a ride, he wanted ammunition… poroshenko took the ride 🤷🏼‍♂️🇺🇦🇺🇦 Zelensky is a modern thinking, clever, younger president and ukraine needs him… 👏👏🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@firstnamerequiredlastnameo3473]

Do you NOT realize the puppet that pres Z is? Boris told pres Z to abandon the nearly completed U/R conflict resolution, and puppet pres Z obediently walked away from the settlement on the table. Ironically, Russia was agreeing to remove all Russian forces out of Ukraine and return to Russia. Then, in April 2022 NATO intruded, and the war was on.

[@AnthonyOMulligan-yv9cg]

And how did Poroshenko "take the ride"?......you truly are full of BS Karen from USA!

[@ademirrodriguez4209]

Why you are not helping Ukrainian grandma’s? WARPIG

[@user-le3ut9gv7q]

Well said!!!🇺🇦🇬🇧

[@thetortureneverstops]

Wrong on every count. But after the war, after the war.

[@catherinerobson5482]

You are a wonderful journalist to take Proshenko on, he is a slippery fellow.

[@thatothergirl7401]

That's pretty rotten to bring up his personal past when he just got through saying it's important to bring the country together to unite because they're in the middle of a horrific war. I hate when journalists take pop shots just to get a name for themselves. This man's life along with all the other Ukraines are at risk. And the fact that he's stayed in Ukraine during this war should give him amnesty, forgiveness and pardons. It's sickening to hear the journalist go after him, makes my stomach churn that the good conversation is turned into a totally uncomfortable one. Shame on you Miss Journalist. To bait and switch in the middle of an interview is the most rotten trick you can do to someone by putting them on the spot. I'm an American looking at this behavior from afar and it sickens me! Do a separate interview if you want to question him on his personal past. Gawd..I won't watch anything this journalist does anymore because I can't stand seeing people who are trying to do good get trapped Into an uncomfortable situation.

[@mishaillich9728]

All need to understand it!. Western countries believe that it is only a matter of a good package of weapons and ammunition, they forget that the invaders had almost last year to fortify themselves in addition to an arsenal that seemed unlimited. The Ukrainians are slow but they must think that Ukraine is the battle line of all of Europe, without it they would quickly reach the Baltic countries, Moldova, Poland and others.

[@ananamu2248]

Putin knows only the language of strength and he is not really very strong himself ,because he doesnt use all the ither elements like thinking ,creativity , support of his people ( as opposed to control)

[@WeejimmySnazberry]

He surrounded himself with UIs, something similar to what bojo did in the UK, and look at how badly they flounder now. The same will happen to the Kremlin when Putin is gone

[@travisfubu9053]

I always check this channel for funny coping mechanisms.

[@user-mi4hd7le4w]

Мы помним и не имеем права забыть !!!! 10 лет назад, 2 мая 2014 года произошла страшная трагедия - украинские неонацисты сожгли заживо мирных людей в одесском Доме Профсоюзов .Мы помним! Мы не простим!

[@arnaulddolfi20]

Pedro Poroshenko is a man of people, a man of Patriotism and dignity !

[@sebastianthomsen2225]

💙slava🔱ukraine!✌

[@crimeajewel]

He has a big chocolate business . Roshen. 😊

[@sateentuoksu]

Ukrainians - don't take him back as a president. He could become a problem. Where he's now could well be a good place for him. But but but... he's only rambling around his wonderfulness and powerfulness, without listening or respecting the other ones.. That sends shivers through my spine.. (Greetings from Finland 🤍💙💛 Slava Ukraini!)

[@judithcampbell1705]

Thank you 💛 both for the update on Ukraine's last president. It's obvious that he doesn't want to discuss the charges against him. I think all politicians are corrupt in one way or another.

[@Stigsens1]

Why didnt Poroshenko do more to prepare for the attack 2y ago, why was the bridges from Crimea not mined 9y ago after Crimea was occupied. Why was the bridge over Dnipro not mined 9y ago already? Sure Zelensky made mistakes from start, but he took over your failed policies and preparation. Poroshenko business is build on previus corruption in both Ukraine and ruSSia. But sure Poroshenko should get credit for what he did after the attack 2y ago, but fact is that he was a failed president.

[@marisabenson1222]

Exactly

[@richardmarsden5610.]

PAY MORE ATTENTION. The General in charge of mining the Bridge was a Russian plant who let the Russians cross it.

[@lukeamato423]

I can't say I agree with that, he had a very difficult job in a difficult time , he did more than people think to help Ukraine

[@lukeamato423]

He built the military back up from nithing

[@ronblack7870]

@@lukeamato423 yes and a military that was originally a puppet of moscow

[@crimeajewel]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@shermoore1693]

Good man, Poroshenko. What an admirable people, their country, their determination to not be enslaved. Slava Ukraini! I hope and pray Ukraine crushes Putler to such an extent that Russia will not be able to come back for a second round, as he did in Chechnya and Georgia, despite signing peace agreements. His signature is less valuable than loo paper.

[@rajanne2947]

May you win, with your huge solidarity against the dictators!

[@AriesBoy2372]

Slava Ukraine, long live Ukranian people ❤

[@ademirrodriguez4209]

He need you bro, why you are not helping them? Stop hiding with your mom, go to Ukraine. WARPIG

[@udreamarcel3294]

What remain from Ukraine will be Khazaria ,Ukraine will be gone!