"Stop This Apocalypse" - Amb. Marie Yovanovitch Reads A Text From A Friend In Ukraine

Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, Marie Yovanovitch, joins Stephen for a two-part interview focused on the latest developments in Putin's invasion of Ukraine. Her book, "Lessons From The Edge," is available everywhere next Tuesday. #Colbert #Ukraine #MarieYovanovitch
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[@ziziroberts8041]

Yovanovich. Vindman. Hill. Heroes. Republicans smeared themselves, not them.

[@MichelleIbarraMHAEdD]

Agreed 👍

[@jcortese3300]

@Jim Restin Agreed. Those scum attacked our capital. The Ukrainians are defending theirs.

[@Christine-jz1qj]

Thank you for remembering Anita Hill and her brave testimony during the Supreme Court Clarence Thomas’ hearings.

[@ziziroberts8041]

@@Christine-jz1qj Her, too. But I am referring to Fiona Hill.

[@paoloadam]

Bill Taylor as well. Four shining examples of what public service is supposed to be. ❤

[@13katecoombs]

Marie is so articulate, moral, compassionate, and qualified-no wonder Trump fired her! (And by the way, her new hairdo looks great!)

[@Amick44]

All good characteristics. All bad ones if you are working for rump.

[@punkaakee]

Why comment on her hair FFS?

[@divine1052]

@@Amick44 Exactly!

[@johnr5252]

@@punkaakee because it looks good. What’s wrong with pointing that out?

[@fairyprincess911]

I found Ms. Yovanovich’s testimony compelling. She looks stunning in her new hair! She also looks far less stressed than when we first met her. 🙌🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽✊🏿😻

[@transphotography]

I think it’s more than just new hair. Her face looks younger too. Love her new look!

[@sjwhite54]

Agree! Beautiful!

[@christina3521]

This shows how great natural color can be! Inspires me to do this🧚🏻

[@fairyprincess911]

@@transphotography I think the two sets of lighting, too. Harsh govt fluorescent vs great lighting Colbert.

[@fairyprincess911]

@@christina3521 Go for it! I freed myself years ago and have converted my best friend and sister and each one of them have lovely strands of silver😻😽

[@hotincanada1559]

I will always respect Marie Yovanovitch. She is such a BAD ASS!!! I was so proud of her when she literally walked without fear to give her testimony when she was forbidden to do so. Such a Bad Ass!!! Respect always!!!

[@Amick44]

Yes. You know what they say when you have truth going for you.

[@grimftl]

I really like that Colbert invites people other than actors and athletes to be on his show.

[@worldcitizeng6507]

Trevor also had non entertainers interviews, including Melala, the girl who was shot by the talibana

[@grimftl]

@@worldcitizeng6507 Good for Trevor, too. I don't have a TV, so I only get his monologues, so I wasn't aware.

[@worldcitizeng6507]

@@grimftl I watched everything on KZbin, I haven't had a TV since 2009🙂 I think you can search for that interview with Trevor and melala Yusuf. She was shot by the taliban because they don't want girls going to school

[@grimftl]

@@worldcitizeng6507 Yes, I know who she is and what happened to her and I have nothing but admiration for her. And it's good of Noah to interview her. I'll look it up, but it just didn't show up on my feed.

[@taritabonita22]

@@worldcitizeng6507 Love Trevor too💪❣️

[@ARepublicIfYouCanKeepIt]

We need to hear more voices like that of Marie Yovanovitch. She's a national treasure with so much to offer our nation and the world.

[@condorX2]

My prayers for Ukraine and the Middle East. Where's the outrage for wars & destructions the West brings to the Middle East? W/Richard Medhurst kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpnKc2qniLtnsJI So how many Western nations got punished for killing 1 million iraqi's, 250.000 Afghans and 500.000 Syrians.... These nations were all illegally invaded by the US and NATO buddies.. They people in these nations were even cheering about these invasions. NOt 1 tear shed, not one nation punished for their crimes. It shows the true face of people in the West. It's disgusting... Assange is in still jail for exposing the war crimes of the West.. The West don't punish the ones committing crimes against humanity, but they punish the one exposing them... Please tell me who got punished for lying about WMD's and killing 1 million Iraqi's? -Kaiman Yu 🤔 When the U.S. military first apologized for the botched drone strike that killed 10 civilians in Kabul, Afghanistan, including seven children, it insisted that it got one thing right: Zemari Ahmadi stopped at an “ISIS safe house.” Now, this week, the military admitted that “We have not found any particular safe house.” Our visual investigation takes you inside the misidentified home. --The New York Times Pentagon releases first video of botched airstrike kzbin.info/www/bejne/g16caZqDjpKSmpY 😬

[@pluribus_unum]

This woman holds more patriotism in one hair of her head than the entirety of all elected Republicans in Congress combined.

[@lorilazise1521]

My thoughts exactly!

[@Max50ww]

Indeed!!

[@Lindadz89]

Agreed!

[@whitesandandreef4919]

Maybe, 2 hairs

[@naverno]

Yes, she is a great Ukrainian patriot.

[@joycliffe266]

What an amazing woman! Not only did this lady stand up for the truth when she was smeared, intimidated and dismissed as ambassador to Ukraine by TFG and his administration, she has continued to champion the cause of the people she once acted as an envoy for on behalf of the USA. It is brave, principled people like Marie Yovanovitch, Lt. Colonel Alexander Vindman and Fiona Hill who will be remembered with reverence in history books.

[@kathynj447]

Perfectly said!

[@whitesandandreef4919]

What's TFG

[@joycliffe266]

@@whitesandandreef4919 TFG is short hand for The Former Guy or Trump. President Biden first coined it and many people have adopted it so they don't have to refer to he who should not be named (a bit like Voldemort in the "Harry Potter" books).

[@OdinSonne]

Indeed!

[@keirfarnum6811]

@@joycliffe266 Or it can be, “That F¥

[@TheRealJayGatto]

Always a great fan of Ms Yovanovitch. Glowing and relaxed, remove t'rump from any equation, and the inner light will shine.

[@sandrabarrie84]

So true! She is so intelligent and was so composed, unflappable during that hearing.

[@ArtingInMuhPJs]

Remarkable woman and great role model. Donald Trump is now “going through some things.” Thank you for your contribution Ambassador Yovanovitch! 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@paulearle5361]

Hehehe. Well said😉

[@mikenealon4042]

🇺🇦🤍🕊💯

[@fairyprincess911]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@mangafq8]

But Trump is not the president. What impact has Biden had in her opinion?

[@cortical1]

@@mangafq8 She believes that Biden has done very well by uniting NATO and our non-NATO allies in opposition to this election-stealing authoritarian kleptocrat. 🇺🇸

[@jimengle1615]

She's a true asset to our country!

[@nicolebrown1927]

Yes!!!

[@hikintrailsndrinkinales]

I am on my way to Ukraine to help (right now just 300km from the border). I will fight for them to preserve their freedom. If we do not fight to protect freedom for others, then we do not deserve it for ourselves. (Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the Heroes!)

[@oldfartjohnson6354]

Living in Finland,we too wonder what putin is thinking.He stated lately that he wanted to fix Lenins mistakes.The mistake being,independence.

[@cathysilvera9032]

So now the chant is ‘Go NeoNasis Go’ ? NeoNasis Lives Matter ! NLM is the new BLM ! Everyone goosestep to a rally near you with your blue and yellow painted Swastika signs. Understand that Russia is a rich country that spans 11 time zones, with Europeans in the west, Eskimo/Inuit in the north, Asians in the east and Muslims in the south. This is who despises racist neonasis.

[@ruthslone2992]

That is alarming. Remember those transAtlantic fiber optic cables keep getting deliberately cut off the coast of Norway, also. That madman has designs on more than Ukraine. There have been a lot more brazen encounters off of the West coast of the USA, up to Alaska. I truly hope that his piggy bank is empty, and his people that need to be paid, fed and clothed - will end this man’s cruel intentions.

[@martinze11]

Aside from being a great comedian, Colbert is possibly the most skilled interviewer of our time. Even better than Jon Stewart or Johnny Carson.

[@morebsnstuf]

💯🤩

[@whispersmith]

One contrast with Jon Stewart is he often interviews people that are in opposition to his beliefs, so it's a different dynamic than Colbert

[@kss4402]

Wow, what a hero! She embodies the meaning of “speaking truth to power”! A great patriot and intelligent representative for our country!

[@patbhukkanasut7772]

Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 and the heroes of Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@cathysilvera9032]

So now the chant is ‘Go NeoNasis Go’ ? NeoNasis Lives Matter ! NLM is the new BLM ! Everyone goosestep to a rally near you with your blue and yellow painted Swastika signs. Understand that Russia is a rich country that spans 11 time zones, with Europeans in the west, Eskimo/Inuit in the north, Asians in the east and Muslims in the south. This is who despises racist neonasis.

[@jackallen9045]

Amazing how quiet the audience is during this interview. Seriousness of the topic is evident.

[@barbellebracht7553]

Not all patriots are on the battlefield. Yay, Marie!

[@zebrazagadore4827]

It's a beautiful thing to see the voices of these much maligned people who stood up and spoke truth to power during the FIRST impeachment now in the spotlight and being sought out for their knowledge and words of wisdom.

[@nancyross7935]

They are more patriotic than many of those of us who were born here. Tucker Carlson should apply for Russian citizenship since he is so in love with Putin.

[@TenebrionDF]

What an absolutely incredible interview. Thank you! Slava Ukraini!

[@1wildwackywoman]

I’ll never forget the swelling of pride as I watched this woman march across the cement in her heels and pearls! That was a very profound moment for me.

[@Kelz_X]

Yesssssssss! 👏🏽👏🏼👏🏻👏

[@deckearns]

Yes, it totally was amazing. I remember it as you do, her walking tall as she entered the building.

[@1wildwackywoman]

@@deckearns It gave me chills. Girl power! ❣️❣️

[@l2etranger]

Thank you for having such a dignitary of this caliber as a guest. She saw first hand the insidious behaviors of the special team tasked to undermine her role. I'm hoping this kind of interaction will help get traction about the conversation in defining civilization and the notion of progress. I also hope refugees around the world develop a better sense of solidarity that's solidified at deeper roots to celebrate naturally our humanity. In my lifetime....

[@PADS62]

I just Love her! She's brave, intelligent & beautiful! I wish only the best for her!!❤💞🥰

[@alfredorainuzzo555]

This woman is A true Patriot.

[@brerabbit4233]

This is an ad for NATO. So they can sell weapons and wage war. This isn't about Democracy. ... to say Russia Invaded Ukraine without mentioning U.S. has been surrounding Russian borders and been overthrowing Ukraine for decades (invading) is to ignore ACTUAL history... carryon dipshit.

[@brerabbit4233]

She's a bag of hot air.

[@melanies.6030]

@@brerabbit4233 Gee, a slimy troll slithered out of its hole to wage a snit-fit in a Colbert comments section. LOL!! You can slither away now, Vlad.

[@Shiznaft1]

@@brerabbit4233 She speaks the truth.

[@davegoodwin1848]

@@brerabbit4233 then move to Russia if that's your stance.

[@tickledhorse]

I applaud you Marie!

[@dyscotopia]

Wow. I thought her testimony at the impeachment was powerful, but she's found a bunch more charisma since then. Quite a transformation. I hope her friends over there keep safe (as much as that's possible).

[@msoperator510]

Of transformation, I understand commenting on a woman's look is taboo. But must say she looks fabulous this natural look agrees with her. Smart & beautiful.

[@NathanCroucher]

helps sell books

[@LindaC616]

@@msoperator510 indeed!

[@GorgeDawes]

It’s not a big thing compared to the significance of her career or the importance of her message, but yes, she looks amazing here.

[@bmon4095]

She has “a bunch more charisma“? I do believe being grilled on the house or senate floor while you’re being attacked by the President of the United States or comfortably sitting with Stephen Colbert and chatting… To diametrically opposed situations. Just a thought.

[@JS-fe6kh]

Thank you for all these great relevant interviews and not just focused on entertainment. You're an excellent serious interviewer

[@marvinmartion1178]

Love her bracelet! Where can we get one! The courage that Ukraine is showing is something that American politicians should look into! Zelinski is a leader among leaders!

[@markwiese2977]

I just read Wikipedia about the Ambassador, let's just say I respect this TRUE AMBASSADOR 1000% more than tRump!

[@asleepawake3645]

Let everyone pray for peace. Say no to bullies.

[@Mrst3lios89]

Shame the same is not being said to NATO allies... Russia is a bully as much and in the exact same way as Turkey...

[@Darling_Nicci]

This is almost cynical. People are being forced to flee their homes and country, are being tortured and killed - and your comment is "pray!"?!? The history of the world has made it pretty clear that praying doesn't do shit, except for making YOU feel good.

[@jamesgoines7663]

@@Darling_Nicci prayers provide a source of hope. There's not a belief that people would pray for self destruction. Prayers bring about thoughts things will be better. Allow them that.

[@mslisa9502]

@@Darling_Nicci well said

[@waynetaylor8082]

Once Vlad P. is dethroned and HUNG as the war-criminal HE IS!!!!!!

[@CollinSamatas]

She's fabulous…Great to see your show putting all of these statesmen on as guests. That's what the world and nation need.

[@sarahj8488]

Wow, I wouldn't have recognized her from the impeachment if Stephen hadn't shown her picture & intro at the beginning. Her testimony was powerful.

[@mariepanimdim4303]

She deserves a medal of freedom or something for having to deal with Rudy & #tfg. She's was way too intelligent for dump's administration and his cronies. Her hearing should be showed to all kids in school to see what an intelligent graceful confident person looks & sounds like.

[@worldcitizeng6507]

Totally agree, along with Lt Vedmir. T b ey both should be reinstated back to their posts

[@robertpearce4316]

She was the ambassador to Ukraine. Not the bathroom attendant at the wh. How many time do you thing she saw them. Look I would like for kids to be taught civics and American government rite Not every gosh darn woke idea you genius come up with. You get teacher to teach first the 3 r's.

[@jcfink9468]

Perhaps this comment is an excellent example of why learning grammar, syntax and punctuation correctly is important.

[@paulgibbon5991]

@@robertpearce4316 A lack of education in spelling and grammar can lead to drunk-sounding diatribes like yours, it's true.

[@divine1052]

@@robertpearce4316 She answered questions for several hours. With idiots like Devin nunez, no jacket guy Jim Jordan, others not asking to many questions, but talking down, trying to put words in her mouth, they were yelling & just so rude, disrespectful, UN-PROFESSIONAL... as their usual selves.

[@lightningstrikestwice2935]

What an intelligent, humble and understated public servant! We need more of her in this country. She gives me hope after listening to our Republican right-wing base and all their stupidity.

[@victordawydiak]

Thank you for your service., God Bless and Glory to Ukraine.

[@edge918]

Just like Obi Wan Kenobi. In his fear, by attempting to strike Marie down, chump only made her that much stronger...

[@paintedpony2935]

Fictional comparisons are for children.

[@aveldhuis7480]

Thank you Stephen for using your platform 🙏

[@Nembula]

One of my heroes ❤️🥰

[@kathleenhandron3092]

What a patriot and classy lady.

[@bonniebowerman2873]

Standing ovation! Great interview with a great woman! Let's listen to her.

[@cherylsibson2529]

Great that she did this!

[@nicolesummers4833]

Life has to have meaning. Could that meaning be to inspire the best in each other? That can't happen if an autocratic leader controls individual autonomy. My heart is with Zelenskyy and Ukrainian people. Gay, straight, male, female, black, white.... Standing up for EVERYONE'S RIGHTS is standing up for your rights, too. Fairness/justice for all! WHAT HAPPENS IN ONE COUNTRY IMPACTS US ALL!

[@nickrich56]

Agreed 100%.

[@toddklempan105]

Unless you’re a white male Republican, then everyone having equal rights diminishes your special privileges within our society, and why they fight so hard to ensure women and minorities don’t achieve equal rights, or at least that’s how it seems. I suppose religion and jingoistic pride also play a role, so factor that in, and we have the modern day GOP, ready to fight tooth and nail for an outdated, misspent morale, until their dying breath.

[@OneAdam12Adam]

Well said

[@OneAdam12Adam]

@@toddklempan105 What you're describing is how kleptocrats behave. They're grifting criminals!

[@sariew8853]

I'm so proud of her and grateful for her service to our country and our world.

[@amandacustodio3279]

Ohhh yes we remember her!!! She looks 20 years younger for some reason!

[@j.pa.k1976]

I was sitting and feeling guilty for noticing something so superficial and I also agree with another comment where someone remarked on Marie Yavonivich's charisma along with her sharpness, which we were already aware of. OT: I'm Danish-American or just Danish seeing as it's my paternal side that's American. I haven't been in the U.S. since 1997. I'm trying to understand the U.S. role on the global scene from outside the U.S. Yes, we have the internet, but at the age of 45 y.o. I'm finally busy trying to get an education.

[@mariekastler5391]

She let her hair go natural and, now, it's So much happier... And, yes, I feel weird noticing, but if we sit with the weirdness, perhaps it can help us keep this from being an unconscious bias. And, Maybe, this practice will lead us to other, even More Uncomfortable, unconscious biases. The best part of life is weeding one's own garden! Mental hygiene requires mental floss😋😳👍

[@cc1k435]

I think not being in the middle of testimony before congress about a POTUS clearly breaking laws and thwarting ethics, involving a country she cared about very much would probably mean feeling a great deal lighter. 🤔

[@dennischallinor8497]

Ms. Yovanovitch you said the operative word: "barbaric". Indeed it is!

[@katherinehunter9526]

The Text she read was something we in the West should listen to their requests to give Ukraine help. Before it's too late!🇨🇦💞🇺🇦

[@annat4014]

God bless Ukraine🙏🏽

[@bargh70]

GLORY TO UKRAINE

[@dokukin]

Glory to Heroes

[@moodybassist]

"and my axe!"

[@achass9531]

Glory to nazi?

[@tdslywka]

@@achass9531 educate yourself.

[@achass9531]

@@tdslywka I have enough knowledge about neonazi fascist

[@elchappy2809]

Admirable and brave woman!!

[@sshaw4429]

These past few interviews have been amazing. Colbert I have new respect for you.

[@davidextance1431]

Brilliant interview - where can I buy a bracelet - funds to the Ukrainian people - an anyone make this happen.

[@corayyx]

Thank you Stephen I have been wondering what she thinks about this war since it began. Remember her from the Impeachment Hearings. Love this woman!

[@auntiear126]

The Ambassador is looking amazing👏🏼👏🏼

[@kathybell6268]

Still a quietly intelligent and informed speaker.

[@francespetryshyn439]

So great that she didn't just go away, after what they did to her, I'm so damned happy that she came back to explain this stuff, so happy, thank you Marie

[@bennychan5478]

The courage of the Ukrainian is inspiration!🙏🙏🙏 prayer for an end and a reasonable resolution to this needless war!

[@junheceta268]

Ambassador Yovanovitch is both brilliant and gorgeous. Wow.

[@reachtrita]

That letter is heartbreaking. We are watching innocent people being targeted and killed.

[@cortical1]

@Donald Morris And other places. 🇺🇸

[@paoloadam]

The death and destruction is abhorrent but having it televised every day is very helpful, this ensures that we grow more and more outraged and push for ever more sanctions, humanitarian aid and weapons assistance.

[@cal2780]

My heart hurts so much for Ukrainian people. The emotion in her voice while reading the text, made me cry. Apocalypse indeed.

[@cal2780]

Yes, Donald, for Americans trying to live with the psychological abuse we've been subjected to for years. Especially 2015 to now, regardless of your political ideology. I just want it to stop...... For both sides.

[@paoloadam]

@@cal2780 They pretty much did at the moment. Divisive idiots on social media are not Americans but trolls posing as Americans to try sowing division. Offline seems to be going pretty great, a budget was just passed w/ bipartisan support and Republicans have been wonderfully non-disruptive of Biden's leadership in this crisis so as not to undermine him.

[@1life_Only]

All of a sudden the prospect of basic human right and values look bleak. We the people can never be complacent to safeguard our rights to live on this planet.

[@deliriousmysterium8137]

Nothing brings people together like a common enemy.

[@kassiapencek6185]

Thank you for giving this platform to smart ethical people that we do not hear directly from that are making a difference in the world when we certainly have the capabilities to give them the platform time to adjust the public.

[@stoverboo]

It gives me a great deal of quiet happiness to reflect that Trump can't get on any network other than OAN and Fox News and Newsmax, but the woman he unjustly fired is on The Late Show tonight. The mills of God grind slowly, but they grind exceeding small.

[@fairyprincess911]

Excellent point.

[@robertpearce4316]

What are you talking about. Tonite when you go to sleep who is the last person YOU think about, yes the boogeyman. Trump is on every liberal deal out the daily. Woke loser

[@pavelhajko9354]

Why are we so afraid how Putin understands something we eventually do, how he interprets our steps so that we don't accidentally offend him? To the hell with Putin's opinions. Kremlin has only one policy. To LIE. Kremlin power comes from lying. Lying big, and getting the whole damn world to play along with them. Once they got everybody agreeing with what they know in their hearts ain't true, they've got us by the neck. Putin is liar and faker, who rules trough fear. Atomics? Mutual assured destruction (MAD) is a doctrine of military strategy and national security policy in which a full-scale use of nuclear weapons by two or more opposing sides would cause the complete annihilation of both the attacker and the defender. Putin can not launch them by himself, he needs both Shoygu and Gerasimov to do so and they are not mad. Unless Russia is defeated in Ukraine NOW, before Kyiv, Kharkov, Odessaand other cities are razed to the ground by thermobaric weapons, if the west will not confront Putler now, then soon enough will world watch how Putin invades Moldova, Georgia and finally, Baltic states - NATO members. And then NATO will again do nothing serious for the same fear of russian nuclear weapons. Risk WW3 for such a little state? Pff. Maybe it is only civil war, better not meddle in it. That day will be the end of NATO as failed phony alliance. To break NATO and west by lies is long term target of Kremlin. If ordinary russian to this day DON'T even KNOW that there is war in Ukraine, then Putin will not stop. You think that after Putin prevails in Ukraine he will crawl back to his bankrupt Mordor and behave, suddenly being a good boy? Wake up everybody. Fuel, long range sams, ciws, iron dome, bring in anything, airdrop food and supplies. World is at war, stop Putin NOW, or else it will be only worse and more tragic. Russian federation MUST IMMEDIATELY feel the consequences of their barbaric war, that is the only way. It is dire need of actual power projection in Ukraine. For God sake give them at least fuel, long range sams, ciws, iron dome, bring in anything, airdrop food and supplies. Make some air bridge like in cold war Berlin. In these very moments there are children in Mariupol who dies from dehydration, there is NO water now, no supplies. Russians not let anyone in or out. All ways from the city are mined and shelled. Hospitals in numerous cities are now deliberately shelled and bombed. It is russian pattern. Encircle the city and shell it with Grad and Smerch rocket artilery, conventional artilery, airstrikes... salvo after salvo. You saw it in Grozny, you saw it in Syria, now you can see this in Mariupol and Khariv. Purpose is one and only - to inflict TERROR, to break morale, by ruthless killing of women and children alike. The most barbaric way to wage a war. It is genocide. Another of long line of war crimes made by Putin. Recent reckless attacks on nuclear energy power plants and blatant cynical violations of the Geneva Conventions show us clearly, that Putin's Russia is terrorist state, unpredictable, lying, deceptive and dangerous to humankind. It is war against western world. How long will be just keep watching. Must Chornobyl, where russians now cut of power for cooling, again leak radiation. Must the biggest european nuclear power plant Zaporizhzhia became another Chornobyl dissaster? Must we see radioactive cloud overe Europe again, and only then we maybe seriously assist Ukraine or what? Do you know that russians there allowed only skeleton crew to hold them as hostages and that russians rigged this facality with explosives? This is nuclear terrorism. Pure and simple. Putin is and always has been killer (rememeber Litvinenko, Politkovskaya, Nemcov and many others), and now we already know his recent stunt - he send "Wagner group" neo-nazi murderers and assassins to Kyiv to kill Zelenskyy, his cabinet members, and even their families. I reckon he is trully mentally ill. After all "Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely" as Lord Acton said already in 19th century. Quite accurate description of tsar Putin the Bloody . "Let not any one pacify his conscience by the delusion that he can do no harm if he takes no part, and forms no opinion. Bad men need nothing more to compass their ends, than that good men should look on and do nothing. He is not a good man who, without a protest, allows wrong to be committed in his name, and with the means which he helps to supply, because he will not trouble himself to use his mind on the subject." - John Stuart Mill, 1867 "Appeasement policy, the policy of appeasing Hitler and Mussolini, operating jointly at that time, during 1937 and 1938 by continuous concessions granted in the hope of reaching a point of saturation when the dictators would be willing to accede to international collaboration. ... It came to an end when Hitler seized Czechoslovakia on March 15, 1939, in defiance of his promises given at Munich, and Prime Minister Chamberlain, who had championed appeasement before, decided on a policy of resistance to further German aggression." - Walter Theimer (ed.), The Penguin Political Dictionary, 1939 Putin understands only power and determination. Everything else is sign of weakness for him. Do everything what is in your power to drive Putin's kleptocracy to the end. I wish there were influential politicians who could see things clearly. Those who would not be frightened, weak, shaky and corrupt through money from the oligarchs of East and West alike. Those who had the determination of real leaders capable of taking responsibility. Maybe they still exist somewhere and maybe their voice will get to the right ears before is too late, I still believe it, I have to. Talk to your representatives. God bless you..

[@buffstraw2969]

"Heaven's net casts wide. Though its meshes are coarse, nothing slips through." - Lao Tzu

[@mangos2888]

Too slow. Still too slow. 🐌 🦥

[@dianaswan7655]

Couldn't hold back the tears or the chills during the reading of that letter.

[@matthewjohnson6886]

What a lady 👏 the people of Ukraine are truly setting an example for all of us. Hopefully we can all learn from this show courage and resilience.

[@bootskanchelsis3337]

She is beautiful in all layers.

[@teddited9682]

Great interview!

[@Anna-tj7mp]

She looks unrecognisable. Fabulous in every way.

[@katedennis6246]

Still the same very fabulous brain though.

[@smons_1]

Looks fabulous???Children, people are dying and suffering horrific atrocities. Her appearance is totally irrelevant.

[@jennslifeinhuntingtonwv2678]

I was thinking the same thing. She looks stunning. I didn't comment that because I knew there would be people with their panties in a bunch. Like we can't see the transformation of someone and feel heartbroken for the people of Ukraine 🇺🇦 at the same time, but it's okay to laugh along with Steven at the horrors of war.

[@Anna-tj7mp]

@@smons_1 I understand what you are saying. But we knew her when she was being slandered and betrayed by the corrupt and malign Trump administration. She faced death threats. Like Alexander Vindman, also hounded out of his job. And it is a joy to see these good people flourishing now. One thing does not deny another.

[@Anna-tj7mp]

@@katedennis6246 Yes, fabulous courage, loyalty, integrity... Great to see her back in public life. Like Col Vindman, Fiona Hill and the others who testified in the first impeachment.

[@pancakeface5717]

Thank you Ambassador Yovanovitch. You deserve enormous gratitude and respect for your service and loyalty to the United States. You represented us with dignity and the highest character.

[@globalwarmhugs7741]

Thank you for having this incredible person on the show. We need more strong, intelligent leaders to speak out, and less ex-Drumf aides and cronies. Leaving his administration should expose serious truths and not be a vehicle for bitter vengeance.

[@geoffreyschultz8515]

It’s so nice to see such well considered, measured questions and answers between both of them. She gives some hope that the world isn’t going to totally go sideways, and Stephen gives me hope that all of us will still get to watch honorable people doing honorable things.

[@Opine_Divine]

LOVE ❤️ her hair like this! Yaaasss!

[@queenofzenk]

tbh, the whole ukraine situation sort of reminds me of a battered woman trying to leave and how people with authority just sort of watch while the man destroys and isolates her.

[@dwhitman3092]

I agree with this wonderful lady 💯!

[@m.d.lindsay1528]

Ambassodor Yovanovitch has made an incredible contribution to our freedom. She deserves immense respect.

[@thaynesdad]

She has such a smooth, calming voice. I need to listen to her when I'm stressed

[@pamcolmus-mcgee7812]

God Bless Ukraine!

[@octopusdreams7305]

I wish he American people had the same courage. The Republicans and it’s base seem perfectly happy to support an Autocrat.

[@marvinmartion1178]

Republicans are traitors.

[@akinpaws]

Wikipedia page on "right-wing authoritarianism" is interesting.

[@taritabonita22]

Admire and respect her dearly she’s a true American patriot 🇺🇸 and sees the world with her eyes wide open! Truth matters!

[@gb3729]

Ambassador Yovanovich is so brilliant. She spoke the truth and she did us all a great service. She should be much appreciated. I love her new look as well.

[@quercusrubra3633]

Glory to Ukraine! Glory to the heroes!

[@jerryalbert]

Great conversation. We all know this, but it bears repeating from this wonderful intelligent woman.

[@daolieu4261]

Well said Ms Yavanovich!

[@jodilynnt9418]

Looking forward to reading her new book

[@RichRobinson]

She got that hot silver hair vibe now. She’s great. I wish there were more people like her in politics. She seems like an asset to the USA.

[@alejandroz5730]

I'm glad to see her doing so well. It was disheartening to see her during the impeachment because she looked so stressed out after having her entire career dismantled by the president and his ilk.

[@parthshah6678]

You are great 👍

[@jbt6007]

I just finished Ms. Yovanovitch's excellent book. She is someone to truly admire and respect.

[@eljaysmiley]

I've been wanting to hear from Marie Yavanovich since this started up in Ukraine. Her perspective is important in this. Unfortunately I cannot focus on her words being spoken as she is so gorgeous to look at! 😳 Who'd have imagined that someone would look so much better with gray hair? I don't usually put much stock in someone's looks, but her transformation is perfect! 🙏🇺🇦

[@PurnceNMe]

I love when Stephen asks these kinds of questions.

[@ritawood2772]

Not only is Amb. Yovanovich eloquent, but she is lovely as well. More power to her message.

[@nicolebrown1927]

Not only is Marie Yovanavich brave but she's so beautiful too! She looks stunning with her hair like that! I love the tone of her speaking voice too. Her voice is so soothing.☺ GLORY TO UKRAINE! 💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙💛💙🙏💛🙏💙🙏💛🙏💙🙏💛🙏💙💛

[@cyclopzt]

Powerful message and nice hair.

[@catherinereynolds9644]

Marie, silver fox! Love the new hair. So beautiful and smart. Thank you for your service

[@catherinereynolds9644]

💔at a high cost for Ukraine

[@kevinbwillson4161]

Thank you for your intelligence guidance knowledge and understanding the many years. Oh not forgetting Beautiful gracious classic MLIF The World is a better place with you in it helping the way that you and your loved ones have Thank you

[@chezmoi42]

🙄If you think that term is a compliment, your mother should have had a talk with you about respecting women before she loosed you on the world.

[@gracebellamy586]

@@chezmoi42 He wrote MLIF not MILF. MLIF means "My Life Is Fucked" which is what the trumpublicans did to her. But she stayed classy through it all.

[@stevesteve7175]

Yes, I agree, God bless America.

[@MelissaThompson432]

The Rus' people did start out as one people: the Kievan Rus'. If Putin wants to restore the Rus' empire, he should bring Zelinskyy the keys to Russia.

[@marydonohoe8200]

I like it!

[@lindagodichiabois2768]

SLAVA UKRAINI!

[@martharogers9173]

Yes please, God bless Ukraine, and God bless America

[@markbrisec3972]

What a beautiful, gentle, smart and educated woman. Thankfully we had a few professionals left in the Orange boy's administration..

[@cindyplaza9861]

So, if Ukraine and Russia are the same country, Zelensky can be president of Russia ?

[@AnnKotik]

That would be funny!

[@paulgibbon5991]

I mean, if we're talking historical precedents, the khanates that began with the conquests of Ghengis Khan controlled a lot of now-Russian territory for a very long time.