US Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell: Russia has to lose in Ukraine | Conflict Zone Special

Pointing to the implications of a Kremlin victory, US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell told a Munich Security Conference panel led by DW’s Tim Sebastian that arms shipments to Kyiv needed to be sped up to ensure Moscow is defeated.
A successful outcome in Ukraine for Russia would also "embolden China" McConnell added.
McConnell said that if it was up to him he would approve the delivery of F-16 fighters from the US to Ukraine. The veteran Republican lawmaker said the West had taken a "holiday from history" after the Cold War until the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Other guests on the panel included Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov, and French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna.
Please let us know what you think in the comments below.
00:00 Intro
01:27 Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov on current situation
04:35 Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki on NATO capabilities
07:00 French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna on weapons shipments to Ukraine
08:20 US Senator Mitch McConnell on UScommittment to Kyiv and implications of Kremlin victory for China
11:04 Will Vladimir Putin agree to peace terms?
13:44 Washinton's view of negotiations
14:44 Mitch McConnell's definition of victory
16:00 Fast-track EU membership for Ukraine?
18:30 President Emmanuell Macron's view
21:21 McConnell on China, Taiwan, Philippines, Japan, Germany
22:45 Nuclear blackmail
26:22 Ukraine after the war
27:42 Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson on defense production
29:24 Polish PM on HIMARS, & South Korean tanks and artillery ordder and ammunition shortages
30:44 Ulrike Franke on EU accessions
35:23 Global food security and Crimea
36:43 McConnell on US support to Ukraine as % of GDP
37:25 McConnell on F-16s to Ukraine
37:40 Alina Polyakova on Ukraine as Forever War
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[@debbiemartin2627]

Thumbs up for Poland 🇵🇱 👍

[@Kodakcompactdisc]

Mitch McConnell is speaking a lot of sense here, strange but welcome.

[@ThomasWright-jw6eo]

the guy grew up against segregation in the southern Louisville KY, so although I vehemently disagree with his politics, gotta give him props for his stance earlier on in his life.

[@Zoomerland]

McConnell says what I want to hear, but here in the States he can speak the truth but turn around and vote against the truth a few minutes later on the Senate floor.

[@prismpyre7653]

it is totally cynical on his part and he defended from justice a pro-putin fascist president who tried to withhold aid from Ukraine it is strange for a reason-- Mitch McConnell does not do things because they are right don't be won over and duped so easily

[@sandybeach2553]

Mitch Mcconnel is by far the most low-rated congressman, According to all the Polls. don't believe anyone Else comes Close

[@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings]

Mind Begs the Question: To support,arm an Apartheid State Righteous,Evil?

[@Grannathinks]

Omg McConnell said that!!!! I think the planet just changed it's axis!

[@Z1BABOUINOS]

I'm with *RAYTHEON* 💰 and I approve his massage! 😂

[@AstroGremlinAmerican]

Too many Americans engage in petty politics like sports fans. "My party rah rah rah. The other party is genuinely evil." It's pretty childish.

[@Capt.sierra]

McConnell is like a wind generator, he aims in the direction of the wind 💨

[@CMoore8539]

@@Capt.sierra Facts!💯

[@jfm14]

​@@AstroGremlinAmerican Given how diametrically opposed the two parties are and how polarized society is, that's pretty inevitable. The US doesn't have a strong national identity like most countries.

[@stelianghile822]

Poland did great job ! Polish people always brave ! 🇺🇸👍

[@lucasjames7524]

I absolutely love Tim Sebastian. A titan of the journalism world. Much love!!

[@JurisKankalis]

Yup, no matter his age - he's got the mental clarity to be one of the greats in the world of journalism.

[@joekerr8334]

He got slammed by the late Lee Kuan Yes!

[@kmtgoddess7793]

white suppremecist loves a white suppremecist shocker

[@thatbeme]

Who would ever have thought I would agree with McConnell..

[@Z1BABOUINOS]

I would! I'm with *RAYTHEON* 💰 and I approve his massage! 😂

[@pillarofdawn]

I came here to say the same thing. Mitch McConnell is a monster, but even a monster can be correct sometimes

[@killianp10]

So glad I wasn’t the only one who had this thought 😂

[@winstonmaraj8029]

I though I had been dreaming when I heard him. Normally I listen to KZbin videos at 2 the speed. Can't remember when I last listened /soaked in a video this long on normal speed. Bravo to Ukraine. The tune will come when we will feel pity for Russia.

[@someonlinepersona]

Well, they weren't talking about women's rights or taxing the rich so he was right on the money this time.

[@leepham650]

Mitch is absolutely right and straight forward.🙏🙏🙏🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@ERSCAUS]

OMG!!!!! Mitch McConnell just said something that I totally agree with.

[@goodkarna]

IKR!?! 🥴

[@ethimself5064]

😂😂👍

[@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings]

Mind Begs the Question: To support and arm an Apartheid State Righteous,Evil?

[@njb5112]

Even a broken clock is right twice a day....

[@Bitchslapper316]

He probably says a lot you agree with. It turns out when you listen to what he says rather than what media outlets tells you he said things are different.

[@d.wagnerRE]

Mitch McConnell should govern from outside the United States. Apparently he makes more sense that way.

[@Z1BABOUINOS]

I'm with *RAYTHEON* 💰 and I approve his massage! 😂

[@lilihammond2570]

"Peace through strength". Exactly! Russian aggression should have been stopped in its tracks. Slava Ukraini.

[@NoobGamer-sc9lt]

another brainwashed there was a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine with former Israeli prime minster Bennet as mediator in Turkeyie but your Boris opposed that aggressively so you British people held responsible for all Ukrainian blood spilled in this war

[@kalmanbabits3016]

THAT IS CORRECT RUSSIA DID STOP YOU FROM SMUGGLING THE NATO WEAPONS YOU ARE DOING IT FRONT AND CENTER IGNORRING THE ESTABLISHED WORLD RULES AGREED TO BY ALL NATIONS YOUR THREE NEW ADDED TERRORIST MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES SWEDEN FINLAND AND UKRAINE AS PLAN ON OR BEFORE FEB 25 2022 FORWARD GOING FAST TRACK NATO MEMBERSHIP RULES APPLIED ALLOWS FOR THE TERRORIST WEAPON FLOW TO CONTINUE FORWARDS TO ESCALATE TO TACTICAL NUCLEAR DEBATES CHECK MATE AS CONTINUED IN THE CHECKMATE FILES

[@mikehunt6218]

This guy Tim Sebastian is a tough old man. I really love his style of interviewing, wish we had some that were more like him in America....

[@dennisbrock1435]

He’s an old fool that hasn’t learned anything… this old bat should no better.. no one wins in a nuclear war.

[@maggiesmith9227]

Me too.

[@felixvandiggelen8731]

And then you should also realise he is a weak degenerate slave of the Imperium. So go figure what you actually have in America.

[@ericpoeperic]

It's old school journalism I love it

[@mikehunt6218]

@@ericpoeperic yes sir, he's a dying breed. We need more like him. Especially in a one-on-one setting, they don't get much tougher than him....

[@mjford6152]

I'm not a big Mitch guy, but he is showing some non partisan courage. Nice work Senator.

[@JBEMultimediamadrid]

Well as far as war is concern, am sure he will always be on board

[@kemowasabi551]

Re:McConnell, the bar has been set so low we're surprised when he clears a puddle.

[@goodkarna]

Here here!

[@craigalex8860]

👏👏

[@bozo5632]

Hahahahahahaha

[@bweresquirrel8279]

"We cannot negotiate with people who say 'what's mine is mine and what's yours is negotiable.'" - John F. Kennedy

[@ThienHoang-tr3dh]

It is why Russia acted instead of making some stuff

[@maxsmith3580]

isn't that was USA does all the time, where oil is concerned ?

[@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings]

Mind Begs the Question: If in a World X oppose occupation - Heroes Y oppose occupation - Terrorists World Governed by - Righteous,Evil?

[@urkiddingme6254]

great quote!

[@Heinakuhi]

​@@maxsmith3580 no, that is russia (chechnya, syria, ukraine)

[@thatbeme]

Omg. Winning is the answer. For the first time I have respect for McConnell. Thank you McConnell for showing the world the intelligence some members of the Republican Party is capable of having

[@victoriawright7395]

He's the only one who said anything good

[@franklinnanai2745]

I totally agree lol.

[@raftguy1376]

I may hate the man, but at least he said the right thing in this context.

[@richardwait1206]

Well at last now he has no power to impress anyone since he sold his soul to Trump Mitch is nobody

[@junkname9983]

Remember just a few years ago during the Trump administration, McConnell was really mad at being accused of being a Russian asset? People were calling him Moscow Mitch and things like that He said that he has never felt so insulted because he worked so hard all his career to fend off Russia... well, I guess he is backing that up with his words now. Good for him. This is one of a few good things he's done in his life

[@MrWise23]

Thank you Tim for once again strong unforgivable journalisme based on facts❤

[@danh-or5nt]

I think you meant "unforgettable" journalism...

[@armandofrancisco6197]

As an observer in the Philippines I learned a lot from this very informative discussion. Thank you DW particularly to Mr Sebastian who hosted this very effectively.

[@goodkarna]

God, I love the Poles. 🇵🇱🇺🇦

[@tabithan2978]

You might not love them so much if you understood they are an ILLIBERAL country, which has eliminated an INDEPENDENT JUDICIARY, deprived women of control over their reproductive rights, and their free press is being shut down.

[@wokeaf1337]

well then buy one and dance around it...the way the west is doing.

[@paulvonjellyjokerpaderborn7057]

i wouldn`t anymore when if u had to abort pregnancy trust me.

[@goodkarna]

@@paulvonjellyjokerpaderborn7057 I would never.

[@marinaclarasanchezsuarez2905]

Poles Important Line of Defense but just yesterday taken to Europes Court because their checks and balances in the judiciary are poor. Nobody is perfecto😅🇪🇺 but they Know Putin💥

[@2togo53]

OMG! The first time I can say that Mitch McConnell said something I can get behind. GO! America! Stop the thugs!

[@alrabbi6194]

Americans are the real thugs. They are responsible for this war indirectly, and have no intention of procuring a peaceful ceasefire through dialogue and diplomacy. They want more war because war is a means of making money and profits for the US.

[@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings]

Mind Begs the Question: To support,arm an Apartheid State Righteous,Evil?

[@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings]

Mind Begs the Question: To support,arm an Apartheid State Righteous,Evil?

[@rob5197]

Calm down think before your histeriia blinds you - - Usa is the only international bully

[@alrabbi6194]

@@rob5197 Couldn't agree more, brother.

[@jeanneknight4791]

Wow! Mitch McConnell was lucid, concise and not embarrassing. I actually agreed with him for once. But, I have seen him do an about face at times so I hope he doesn't contradict himself later.

[@doctorbigsmiles]

Switch McConnell ... time will tell, I assume he'll switch at some point, maybe depending on the audience

[@felixvandiggelen8731]

".....at times...." lol

[@justinwilliams3612]

I'm going to coin it from now on he is and will forever be switchy Mitch

[@ricosuave855]

Indeed sadly Mc is a hypocrite He hated Trump and Butt kissed for his own nefarious gain

[@stevenmark-is7lo]

Hello how are you doing?

[@elenasilipa6090]

I see Ukraine will be rich again in their soil, in families, in their farmers, in their resources, Ukraine will be rich in love, dignity and with respect as always will be as they used to be. Ukraine will still stand up, and rebuild again, Ukraine is a beautiful country, Zelensky is a strong Leader, fighting along side with his men. God be with him and all Ukrainian. God grant them Peace, Zlava Ukraine 🇺🇦👏❤️.

[@CaiCaiTai]

Never, it was a very corrupt country before and it will even be more corrupt after the devastation of war even if Ukraine still exist at the end of it.

[@davidarmillie4226]

I must admit that I agree with Mitch McConnell completely on this point. He said that most of the people in his party are in support of Ukraine. I would add that on the other side, Democrats are almost completely united in support of Ukraine. This is one issue that has bi-partisan support here in America. Only Putin has been able to unite us and NATO!

[@tellitlikeitis5856]

True. Now, Putin needs to be flicked on the tip of his nose then thumped in the head then cheese slapped.

[@dailylearning1706]

This is why I said now is not the best time for China to pick a fight with America. Fear America more when they are united and the unity among both parties when it comes to China issue is far above the Bipartisan when it comes to Russia. It will be a big mistake.

[@davidarmillie4226]

@@dailylearning1706 I agree. That said China is enabling Russia to get around our sanctions. Should sanctions be extended to China for this reason?

[@mike216ism]

I have never been so proud of our Kentucky senator. Well said Mitch

[@dennisbrock1435]

That fu.. king hypocrite.

[@moffig1]

Yea I usually dont agree with Mitch, at all, but he was absolutely amazing here. On this issue he is fantastic. Glad that we can count on him when it comes to Ukraine

[@mike216ism]

@@moffig1 I completely agree. He has really frustrated me in the past. This is one of his best moments. Where has this Mitch been the past 30 years. Forgive and forget. Very nice to have him now.

[@knietiefimdispo2458]

He should stay in Munich. There must be something in the air in Bavaria that let behave him like a sane person.

[@jordanc6429]

@@knietiefimdispo2458It’s that good German beer!

[@barrylane1055]

Thank You DW!!!!!!!!!!! Thank You Tim!!!!

[@phillipgoodwin7776]

The lady is right Ukraine 🇺🇦 needs the tools to win Asap ❤

[@christianmoller6141]

These are the first sensible things I’ve ever heard from Mitch McConnell.

[@Bitchslapper316]

Probably the first things you actually heard him say.

[@TheTruthHz]

@@Bitchslapper316 McConnell is a guy who'd back Trump in 2024. Trump and his maga mob are quite obviously influenced by the Kremlin rhetoric... Do you not see the problem here? 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@burns281981]

@@Bitchslapper316 the "turtle" is quite popular in Western Media. Someone from the West would know this. How is the weather comrade?

[@Z1BABOUINOS]

I'm with *RAYTHEON* 💰 and I approve his massage! 😂

[@Bitchslapper316]

@@burns281981 Your reply proves my point by calling him by his leftist smear name "turtle". Leftist have an opinion on Mitch that not based on thier own experience listening to him. You see it echoed in this comment section with ignorant comments like "this is the first thing Mitch has said I agree with". He probably says a lot of things people agree with. DW has many of the traditional corporate media viewers. Point is many of these opinions are formed for them by networks like CNN telling their viewers what they should think about Mitch rather than listening to what Mitch has to say himself. Partly because he doesn't do a lot of interviews but mainly because of the left wing smear machine. Now when they actually listen to him themselves instead of what CNN tells them he thinks they say "fOr oNcE i AgReE wItH mItCh" If you think I'm wrong when was the last time you listened to him? Also I'm not sure where the "comrade" comment is coming from.

[@dwp912]

Give them the Jets Joe…And longer range missiles

[@LonnieHalouska]

And declare a no fly zone over Ukraine.

[@bertohlsson6921]

I was very impressed by Mitch McConnell!

[@ethanrichardson126]

I highly welcome 🤗 Colonna's statement to support Ukraine 🇺🇦 as long as it takes

[@ionnanskilliorus6877]

Never thought it'd ever happen, but I cheered what Mitch McConnell said!

[@urkiddingme6254]

I know! Right?🤣

[@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings]

Mind Begs the Question: To support and arm an Apartheid State Righteous,Evil?

[@tellitlikeitis5856]

The turtle just turned into a bomb! Yeah, Mitch!!!

[@michaelparker3188]

Help Ukraine now!😎

[@jljaumin8865]

Great panel, Mitch MC Connell was even for once exactly saying what the real Europeans believe we need to do now!!! Help Ukrainian in every way to get rid of the colonial invader !

[@ellenfaulkner7616]

I just hope he meant it and doesn’t change his mind when he’s back in the USA

[@erlindaalba1682]

​@@ellenfaulkner7616 exactly lol

[@simonford7806]

Unfortunately not all Republicans think the same way

[@SamT304]

Mitch has been saying it all along, together with nany other rep leaders.

[@mavigogun]

@@SamT304 Oh? Let's not pretend Mitch is a straightforward guy, or that the GOP is of one mind on this. As example, Mitch voiced that Trump should be held criminally liable for his deportment as president, expecting the Democrats the shoulder the entire burden of making that happen- then he turned around and used his power to prevent the very thing he said needed to be done! There are plenty of loud, popular GOP figures railing against the support of Ukraine- I'm sure you have a few names dancing in your head as you read these lines.

[@bertohlsson6921]

Mitch should be in Europe more often, he was great!

[@hlysnan6418]

I like this Mitch.

[@Z1BABOUINOS]

I'm with *RAYTHEON* 💰 and I approve his massage! 😂

[@hlysnan6418]

@@Z1BABOUINOS ooh, quite the trigger word!

[@richardburgess8657]

Tim Sebastian is a solid interviewer. Thank you for sharing his work.

[@leonardjoseph6309]

Thank you for your 100% support to Ukraine 🙏💯 Poland is one of the best country ever

[@ClassicusHomo]

Poland is more like McConnell: She does the right thing for the first time in years.

[@romemedina4712]

Was laughing when it turned out the French were the ones holding back.

[@rubenramirez4322]

I couldn't agree more.

[@firstlast3507]

We need our friends British and USA by our side.

[@robert100xx]

Britain has been put on the backburner by Europe since Brexit. All that aside, Britain was and is constantly among the first Nations to step up to support freedom, freedom of speech and democracy. The first to provide Western standard Main Battle Tanks and the first to promise to send long range missiles to Ukraine. British hearts and minds are with Ukraine. Ukrainian flags fly alongside our Welsh Dragon, Union Flag, Scotland Saltire in cities towns and villages, municipal buildings and Public houses of Great British Isles of the United Kingdom. Slava Ukraine.

[@lucasjames7524]

Wow, Mitch! I've spent the last decade mad at you, and now you go ahead and sound great and say good things. Why can't you be like this all the time?

[@pwp8737]

Because American oligarch's interests have aligned with doing right in one aspect of US foreign policy.

[@geoffsimpkins7650]

Thanks, Mitch, for clearing the air on how, I suspect, is the opinion of most conservatives in the USA.

[@sheckyfeinstein]

Not to mention the other side.

[@cinmanmoo]

Didn't that mentally unstable woman MTG complain just last week Biden was spending too much on the Ukraine and neglecting Americans... gee he was even in Poland on Presidents Day lol

[@geoffsimpkins7650]

@@cinmanmoo MTG is fringe, not a conservative.

[@BCSTS]

Why would it only be conservatives.....why always divide....never unite??

[@cinmanmoo]

@@geoffsimpkins7650 is that what you are now calling unstable, mentally deranged Conservatives now? When did you change the name from Trumpster?

[@hks2377]

McConnell’s duplicity makes me take every word he says with a grain of salt. Still- for Ukraine’s sake- I’m relieved it’s not Rick Scott in that chair. I can’t imagine what Ukrainians are going through. I hope these leaders follow through.

[@stevenandrews5245]

Not sure why you might doubt Mitch McConnell view on war as history tells us otherwise; he was very anti with the withdrawal of American troops in Afghanistan even under the Trump administration and very pro for the Iraq wars. Generally speaking I’d say the Republican Party is pro war when it comes to American interests. Regarding domestic America politics I can understand your scepticism with him.

[@spotty67]

What if Ted Cruse was in that chair?

[@robertmanfredthurrigl9424]

Wasnt McConnell a Trump supporter at one time? A cringe making person .

[@Atoyota]

Mitch was good, he told it like it should be said. No more delays.

[@Z1BABOUINOS]

I'm with *RAYTHEON* 💰 and I approve his massage! 😂

[@AstroGremlinAmerican]

Delay = death After a year, time to try some new American generals?

[@Summoningz]

@@AstroGremlinAmerican ??? America doesn’t have troops on the ground in Ukraine.

[@suaptoest]

@@Summoningz America is going to win without using a single American soldier!!! A bit like World War II?

[@chicomacdonald7843]

Hats off to all these panelists. As usual Tim has laser intelligence in any discussion. Hope DW appreciates him.

[@ph6560]

I wasn't too impressed with _Mitch McConnell_ from a distance _before_ this magnificent initiative by DW News hosting this discussion panel. However Mr. McConnell most definitely grew in my book due to his unwavering, resolute and unrelenting stance concerning the support to Ukraine *_- without hesitation or sneaky political maneuvering._* Based on this panel discussion it's fair to say that the French Foreign Minister perfectly showcased the opposite qualities.

[@danh-or5nt]

While Biden & team deserve credit for execution, the US Congress (House and Senate) leadership have been lockstep on this. I haven't seen Mitch so exercised since he tore a new A-hole into his friend "The Donald" during his speech on the Senate floor just after Trump launched his ill-fated raid on the US Capitol. Go get'm Mitch!!

[@koolski]

I appreciate this discussion very much. I agree with Mitch McConnell and believe there shouldn't be any hesitation in delivering weapons systems to Ukraine. We all want them to win, so let's give them the tools and give it to them now!

[@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings]

Mind Begs the Question: If in a World X oppose occupation - Heroes Y oppose occupation - Terrorists World Governed by - Righteous,Evil?

[@euripides1398]

Instead of fighting from behind, heroes go to the front; Let us see some action here.

[@williamgatheist1314]

There is a road to peace as there should be and that is " On Ukrainian Terms Period!"

[@johnwattdotca]

Is that why Past President Trump tried to bully Zelenskyy with his "quid pro quo", 4 hundred million?

[@bozo5632]

Russia won't enforce that, so...

[@EduardRoehrich]

Very interesting panel and discussion. Conflict Zone and the interviews by Tim Sebastian have become one of my favorite formats on DW.

[@georgethomson3645]

This show should be aired in the United States.

[@rubenramirez4322]

It is!... I just watched it. UKRAINE MUST NOT FALL UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES WHATSOEVER!

[@cidalishus]

I LOVE POLAND

[@frankwestphal8532]

Alina nailed it on the head. WHAT IS THE POLICY? We, as countries with democracy and freedom, need to DEFINE our policy crystal clear as a UNITED front. The entire concept of deterrence is based on a force that is so powerful, a war against it cannot be won, therefore no one even tries. That is deterrence. This is huge reality check for everyone in democratic countries. Just because we may be beyond war, does not mean everyone on Earth is. And when another country starts a war against us, we have only 2 choices: surrender our right to exist, or fight for it. Our personal beliefs about whether or not a war should take place at all, no longer matter, because an enemy like russia does care what we believe in. And China IS watching. Xi just consolidated power even further and publicly removed from the NPC, a member of the opposition party on national TV for all of China and the world to see. He's doing exactly what Putin did, over the exact same amount or terms as president. We need to get real. We're going to have a world war on our hands if we don't DECISIVELY defeat russia in Ukraine.

[@bigfish7493]

You composed my earlier writings and thoughts very well. Thank you! Keep your pencil Sharp!

[@James-9999]

All we have fear is fear itself tbh

[@alanweinstein8102]

😮

[@leonardjoseph6309]

More people need to read this 💯🙏

[@nopulpapple991]

Deterrence is a fancy word to say "war is peace"

[@JMM33RanMA]

I'm a big fan of Conflict Zone! The main interrogator, as here, follows up answers and asks for clarifications. Sometimes more aggressively than here, but that's understandable given the situation and the participants. I wish US television and on-line programs were as pointed and aggressive in pushing politicians and other office holders. My ancestors fought for independence from European imperial rule, they were aided by volunteers from Europe like the Polish patriots Kosciusko and Pulaski. We owe them for their support , and there are more than ten million US citizens of Polish, Lithuanian and Ukrainian decent who agree. They are fighting from freedom and independence from barbaric imperial aggressor, and they must be supported "for as long as it takes" for them to achieve their independence. Slava Ukraine! Slava Ukraine's heroic defenders! Niech żyje Polska odrodzona i na wieki wolna!

[@kacee3352]

Never thought I say this, but I totally agree with Mitch McConnell on this one 👍🏾 Slava Ukraini!🇺🇦🔱💪🏾

[@markl2674]

Well done Mitch, it’s odd seeing you crash into this world with some sense. It also sounded like a sizable contingent of junior republicans accompanied him, as a reminder of US’s purpose beyond our borders (and beyond recent domestic squabbling). Good.

[@charlessmyth]

It would be nice see Mitch show as much resolve when down in the trenches with the Taliban-20 of the GOP :-)

[@akeleven]

I never thought there would come a day in my lifetime when I would agree with Mitch McConnell. I'm glad to say I can today.

[@llluke4657]

Very thoughtful discussion by all the members of the panel. I found myself agreeing most wholeheartedly with the Prime Minister of Poland. Most important message from all was "give Ukraine what they need to win." I couldn't agree more.

[@kalmanbabits3016]

TIE UP RUSSIAN HANDS SO THEY CANT SHOOT BACK FOR POLAND TRESSPASSING WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION ILLEGALLY USEING AGAINST RUSSIA ALL TERRORIST NATO ON OR BEFORE FEB 25 2022 CHECK MATE AS CONTINUED IN THE CHECKMATE FILES

[@DAILYBANTERR]

Real leadership from mconell 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@ph6560]

Sorry to say it, but the *_French Foreign Minister_* was very *_unimpressive_* even to the extent that she didn't exactly know which stand point she had on some of the topics. I'm almost puzzled how insecure and lost she seemed.

[@zuzanazuscinova5209]

She was very bad. It sounded like she was annoyed to be there.

[@janeck.8695]

Conflict Zone, particularly with Tim Sebastian, is the best broadcast of DW. Thank you for posting. (cudos to Mitch McConnell - he did an excellent job here, for once)

[@MLPDethDealr32]

no he didnt. Everyone wants to blindly support Ukraine without realizing whats really going on. Guess you also hate the US having a border at all.

[@mw354]

Thank you Mitch McConnell !

[@dennisbrock1435]

Much said you’re welcome… he’s making big money from his masters 😂🤡

[@QueenetBowie]

Seeing a lot of comments surprised at Mitch McConnell , it’s good to remember he’s being interviewed by a German state broadcaster on a panel discussion held inside of Germany so he probably feels more at ease and speak his mind more plainly because he doesn’t have to deal with the political drama he does inside the US

[@JimOmlid]

Thank you Mitch. (Words I never thought I'd say) Your strong words of support for Ukraine and NATO's support of the defense of Europe are sorely needed in the World and in the US! 😎

[@johnf8064]

Tim Sebastian is simply the best!

[@simonw2468]

Don't tell Tina

[@timmommens901]

Nice one DW. Thx Tim. Thx speakers. Slava ukraini 🇺🇦🇧🇪🇰🇷

[@renierlindeque9387]

The most sense I've heard a Republican say in over a decade

[@johnofnz]

Fantastic work DW

[@georgekey6274]

it is refreshing to finally be recieving quality journalistic conveyance. respectful considerate conversations are productive. U S programs have lost this value

[@TheGrace020]

Fantastic talk well done by everyone 💪

[@tookoolentertainment9451]

Mitch Mcconnell spoke the truth.

[@jesseparaguya5544]

Bravo Senator McConnell.. You gave the best summation on how this War in Ukraine should end. That this unwanted aggression should stop and not spread is crucial for World Peace.

[@roberttaylor3594]

So far the western support has been reactive… need to start being proactive….and that looks like what is going on, finally.

[@scratchy996]

The big wigs slowly realize what this war is about.

[@qili3899]

In Korea war of 1950's, Soviet Union provided Chinese army his best jet Mig15 immediately. Compared with dictatorship, efficiency of western countries is just a joke.

[@jeremytine]

​@@qili3899 USSR also had efficiency to oppress... Pros and cons

[@scratchy996]

@@qili3899 Yes, dictatorships do move quicker. But they sent those planes because the Mig15 was a joke compared to the F-86. NATO aircraft are vastly superior to what the Russians have, sending the best jets would give Russia a chance to send that tech to China, because Russia is not able to replicate it. So the only solution is to send more jets of an older type. The US have stockpiles of older F-16s , they could send those, but they must start training the pilots. The US can't use the F16 in the Pacific theater anyway, because they can't be launched off a carrier, and they have a short range, so why not give them to Ukraine ?

[@prismpyre7653]

True. But reactive support is better than blackmailing Ukraine and witholding aid out of loyalty to Putin the way the last administration did. Now the same people who have fought Ukraine tooth and nail for years and sough to deny them aid all the sudden want to turn around and speak as if it isn't coming fast enough, as soon as they see it's a losing political issue for them. Totally shameless.

[@marinaclarasanchezsuarez2905]

Peace through Strength. In two Words⭐

[@farrider3339]

3 ;)

[@marinaclarasanchezsuarez2905]

@@farrider3339 lol

[@raulescandon4485]

Great statement from Sen. McConnell!

[@JML6988]

Props to McConnell for at least being on the right side for once.

[@jaketaylor3901]

Finally turtle man says something agreeable

[@GiantTinyBalls]

It's a bold strategy, Cotton. Let's see if it pays off for 'em.

[@antennawilde]

Turtle gets huge campaign donations from Lockheed Martin and Raytheon.

[@tinaforbes1059]

@@antennawilde Who would have thought ?

[@silencemeviolateme6076]

Now I want some caramel turtles.

[@Z1BABOUINOS]

I'm with *RAYTHEON* 💰 and I approve his massage! 😂

[@LackofFaithify]

Good day when you hear and see the leaders of the nation, the Senate, Democrats, Republicans and your response is, "Yes."

[@RogerGoodeNH]

Thank you Mitch McConnell for your clear and forceful support of Ukraine.

[@colinc3946]

Give Mitch credit for being absolutely right on this critical issue.

[@panrmk]

Poland has emerged as a new political and military force in Europe. Bravo.

[@Zoomerland]

I do not support Mitch McConnell's political positions domestically, but I totally agree with Senator McConnel's statements regarding winning this war. Ukraine must have everything it needs to win this war and as soon as possible. As always the French speak with reservation and I cannot trust the French and Germans to deliver what they say

[@PeaceWithYourNeighbour]

Lack of commonsense, a habit once cultivated very difficult to stop.... America the war loving but always losing...🤣🤣

[@burns281981]

@@PeaceWithYourNeighbour Russians have tiny brains and short memories. If you had half a brain you could work it out. Gee has America ever supported Russia in a time of need and supplied them with what they needed? Gee Vlad, does your brain even know about that history.

[@elajahceesay1905]

U have no brain . How can Ukraine win against Russia? Russia is the only world military supper power, Russia can wipe out any cou he want militarily. West is just killing Ukrainian. Russia can defeat nato in military conflicts . Nato is scare of Russia if not they will bomb Russia., u guys are just making noise on here .

[@PeaceWithYourNeighbour]

@@burns281981 that's where the problem is, people thinking and describing other people as evil, irrelevant or non unintelligent. That's very irresponsible of you. Don't say such a thing no matter how angry you are

[@burns281981]

@@PeaceWithYourNeighbour so you admit they are orcs? You can't be offended by what an orc is, if you aren't one. You would agree to this basic principle I'm sure.

[@georgebowlby9093]

Thank you Mitch McConnell,I am very happy to hear from you, & that you & others agree that we need to get all that Ukraine needs to win this war with Russia.

[@danthexrpman4317]

The west needs to ramp up production quickly to win this war!

[@urkiddingme6254]

Good question at the end. Good answer from Mitch. This Ukraine conflict seems to have brought out his highest and best use. Additionally, I'd like to hear him one-on-one with the moderator. Two old foxes sitting around in the den, having a war of wits.

[@Jeanne90275]

hat should come out of this conflict is the realization that the US, Europe, and the rest of the free world can never again become dependent on Russia and China for vital imports. When dealing with these two countries, cheap is turning into very expensive in the long run.

[@NightMystique13]

Never thought I would agree with Mitch, but here we are…

[@FromDesertTown]

As much as I disagree with Mitch McConnel on all things policy, I'm impressed that DW scored an interview with him!

[@falconnm]

Way2go Mitch McConnell!! I'm on the other side of the aisle from him, but I'm proud America has him as part of our government!

[@Crytica.]

In a world where Mitch McConnell is speaking sense

[@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings]

Mind Begs the Question: To support and aid an Apartheid State Righteous,Evil?

[@G_Demolished]

Which begs the question, who are you accusing of being an apartheid state?​@@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings

[@daniellarson3068]

Yep -There's hope for everyone. When Dr. Evil talks sense, it makes one feel hope for the world.

[@robb1324]

Gotta give him respect at least for having core principles and sticking to them over time.

[@-_marvin_-]

This war truly is a force for change...

[@nutterz641]

"Winning is the answer." - Mitch McConnell. 100% correct. No talking in circles. Much like Poland. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@thomasschwarz1973]

McConnell 👍 you get this 100%, i know what Russian пофигизм really is, because I lived, worked and started businesses there. That word means "I don't care", a very dangerous sentiment that is at core of the Ruzziyan culture. Every culture has its pluses and minuses but surely the world agrees that we do not want an expanded Ruzzia at this point.

[@Kodakcompactdisc]

What next for Ukraine, victory of course 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@tinaforbes1059]

Victory for Bellendskyy, having cleared all of Nato members states of their money, militarily equipments and their dignity . Yeeeeeeppppppyyyy.

[@Kodakcompactdisc]

@@tinaforbes1059take your pills kid

[@tinaforbes1059]

@@Kodakcompactdisc Who's on drugs here ? Bellendskyy certainly. He doesn't have bread for breakfast, he had flour .

[@FrankWinchester]

@@tinaforbes1059 so you agree there will be victory for Ukraine. Lol

[@tinaforbes1059]

@@FrankWinchester Are you having a laugh ? BanderaKraine used all their ammos to shoot balloons. Just like Dopey Joe wasted 4 hundred thousand on China's 🇨🇳 weather balloons 🎈 . How pathetic can you get ? You can kiss goodbye to your winning dream .

[@roberteisenhart3212]

Good conference. Thanks 😊🙏pray for peace just what that would look idk.

[@lydiazafra3476]

Thank DW , thank you Tim Sebastian for this questions and answers , good answers , exactly Ukraine is the shock absorber of the free world , who is next ? ❤and prayers from USA

[@pwp8737]

Mark this moment in your calendars: Mitch McConnell said something I wholeheartedly agreed with! I never thought this could happen. It seems jellyfish can develop a spine.

[@chonghunyi]

Thank you all leaders of virtue and character.... yes, at this time, we do not have another option but to win this unjust war!! Other implication is too much dangerous for the whole world!!

[@patrickmoriarty7273]

As an American I was proud of Senator McConnell’s unequivocal support of Ukraine. I believe he articulated beautifully the sentiments of most Americans and I thank him for doing so

[@YouTubeCensorsEverything]

He also supported a man that created this situation.

[@robb1324]

Same. I know through my own fairly-large social circle as well, that the support for Ukraine remains bipartisan and widespread. Russia's disinformation campaign is only outing itself.

[@thomasthomasphilp4393]

What means winning from this war? If Putin gets defeated, he will loose war and get replaced by lunatics who will employ tactical nuclear weapons. We need committment to diplomacy

[@robb1324]

@@thomasthomasphilp4393 Winning is for justice to be served. A genocide was (and is continuing to be) committed against Ukrainians. International law has been violated. Winning would be ending the genocide, and holding those who were responsible to account. We have laws for a reason.

[@pro-Russia]

@@robb1324 only Western powers and Russia are going to war in Ukraine, I have yet to see any other country from south America , Asia or Africa give Ukraine weapons, even USA allies in Asia like South Korea and Japan are distancing themselves from this conflict, USA and NATO are underestimating how much other countries dislike them for doing exactly what they are accusing Russia of doing

[@wukaili1785]

Well spoken Mitch!

[@Pdotta1]

Mitch did really well. The French lady makes it too easy to dislike the French 😂

[@richardtisdale3245]

I'm a republican and pay over $100,000 a year in taxes... we need to get our act together and get the weapons Ukraine 🇺🇦 needs to win this thing... MAKE IT HAPPEN!

[@dennisbrock1435]

Blood money… your money god is about to come tumbling down my friend. Just wait and see .

[@LonnieHalouska]

Right on, fellow taxpayer.

[@biduukorona3304]

Poland 🇵🇱 never misses a chance to throw jabs at Germany 🇩🇪 for their failures earlier on 😂😂👏🏾👏🏾

[@Z1BABOUINOS]

Poland also misses at least 240 tanks sent to Ukraine in April 😂 Failure indeed!

[@lv3609]

@@Z1BABOUINOS They’re getting battle tanks from Germany and USA modern Abrams for all those soviet era T’72 Poland sent to Ukraine. They’re like the middleman. We all know that.

[@Franchesko653]

@@lv3609 the are getting for free? they paid for it, you think USA is Caritas or what

[@lv3609]

@@Franchesko653 There is a schema were Poland and other countries would send soviet era equipment to Ukraine and in return would receive modern western equipment. This was for battle tanks T’72 and also for anti-missile systems S-300. It is not that bad because, after all Ukrainians are familiar with soviet era military hw. I was just pointing out what really happen, there is a cascade rotation of military hw going there. I was critical of sending this soviet era hw to Ukraine (around mid last year), because it’s Russia who munitions and parts for this equipment and because Russia knows very well this military hw and its weaknesses. I favored Ukraine buying the battle tanks in market using money offered by EU and USA, buy from South Korea or other tank manufacturer. So Ukrainians could avoid restriction on spare parts and ammunition, suppliers in Asia could release military hw in storage and in use on their military, because right now they are not at risk of war.

[@njswampfox474]

Love this interviewer. No nonsense.