Volodymyr Zelenskyy (6:00)

We discussed with President Erdogan that I will have a meeting with him in the capital of Turkey. That's Ankara. It will be on Thursday the 15th. We are waiting for a meeting with Putin in Turkey so that Russia does not manipulate cities and does not say that Putin is not ready to fly to Ankara, but ready to fly only to Istanbul. I want to immediately say that if Putin flies to Istanbul and not to the capital, I have sent a signal to President Erdoan and the Turkish side is ready that President Erdogan and I will fly to Istanbul. In any case, we will do everything to ensure this meeting takes place. We suggested to President Trump to join. I don't know the decision of the President of the United States of America, but in any case, if he confirmed his participation, I think it would give an additional push for Putin to come.

Political Commentator (7:11)

Now, here's another video of Zelensky or another clip from this interview. Let's play it.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy (7:16)

What will I do if we don't have a meeting? If it doesn't happen? Yes. Look, I believe this means that there will be no result in one format or another, any meetings, etc. Everything has gone quite deep into the issue of the ceasefire. Ukraine all signals, all proposals, any moments that were proposed by various parties, countries, the United States, European countries and so on. What you know and what, what remains behind the scenes. Ukraine has demonstrated absolute constructiveness, demonstrated that it is clear, understandable, and wants to end the war.

Political Commentator (8:06)

And he's saying, trump, let's go. I'm ready. Here's another clip from that. Let's play it all.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy (8:11)

Promises, sober and clear promises of the United States of America, Europe, leaders of other countries must be fulfilled. Otherwise, you will not force or compel Russia to take steps to one or Another format of de escalation. Well, let's do this. Well, I am ready for the meeting. I met with this person in 2019, in December. I completely understand what you're talking about. The truth is on our side. But I believe that we need to make the first step, the first step for the sake of the people. And the whole world already supports this, primarily for Ukrainians, but for any nation. Everyone wants the war to end. We want to agree on the beginning of the end of the war. I can expect at least a strong package of sanctions from the United States of America against Russia. And these are already sanctions. Look, not for aggression, not for occupation, and so on. So there are already a million compromises, sanctions for not even wanting a ceasefire. This must be the strongest sanctions package because it's about the will to end the war or not. It is a clear signal that they do not want to and are not planning to end the war. Or on the contrary, they will demonstrate. Demonstrate that they are not only with nuclear weapons, are serious, but they are capable of something even without it.

Political Commentator (9:51)

Here's one more clip from Zelensky right here that I want to show you. Let's play.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy (9:55)

It also signals from China and other states that it would be fair to move toward a complete ceasefire and that during these dates, from the 8th to the 10th, there should be safety in the region where many leaders, including China, will be present. I would like everyone to perceive Ukraine's position as it is. It is not only clear and truthful, if there were 10 drone strikes tonight, 10, not 100, not 200. There were 10 drone strikes, so I want to say there were 10. This is a decrease. This does not mean there is a ceasefire, but it might mean something. I don't know what. It's hard for me to say. And so maybe the signals from our leaders, the Europeans, maybe the signals from the United States of America.

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Political Commentator (13:00)

Now contrast that to what Vladimir Putin has been doing. As Jane Keev explains, uk, us, EU and Germany all postpone sanctions plan because Putin offered to meet in Istanbul. Now the cowardly little piglet says he's going to a restaurant instead, that he's too busy, and that he's just going to maybe go somewhere else on Thursday, May 15th. Here, play this clip.

Vladimir Putin (13:25)

Vladimir Vladilenovich also taking the opportunity. My mom and I invite you to Teremok. She is the author of all Teremok's recipes. If there is a chance, we would be very happy, without any jokes or irony, I want to thank you and with pleasure. Really, when there is an opportunity which I hope will arise, I will definitely come to you. And then, who knows, maybe Pavel Borisovic will not be stingy. That's what I'll tell you. We already have a tandem. Okay, thank you very much.

Political Commentator (13:56)

Now, what I think is brilliant about what Zelenskyy did as well is said. Okay, Putin, you said you want to meet, you show up. Don't send up your worthless minions. You meet me face to face. Let's look at each other eye to eye. Let's stare each other down. You heard him in the clips. And Donald, you get your ass over here. You want to, you want to act tough like you act tough in the Oval Office. You guys get your ass in Turkey and let's go, let's have conversations. Zelinsky says, I will meet directly with Putin in Turkey. I'm not going to meet with other members of the declaration of the delegation. Let's meet. And Donald, you want to be a tough guy, you come and meet also. We will all meet together. Now, I showed you Putin's reaction. Here's Donald Trump's statement today in Saudi Arabia, where he doesn't even acknowledge what Zelenskyy was saying. Here, play this clip.

Donald Trump (14:47)

I've also been working relentlessly to end the terrible bloodshed between Russia and Ukraine. And very importantly, talks are being held in Turkey later this week, probably on Thursday.

Political Commentator (14:59)

And whenever I show these clips of Zelensky, I want to always remind us, what did Donald Trump promise, though, when he was running for office? Right here, I could show you thousand clips like this, but I'll just show you one where Donald Trump says on day one, he will bring peace to Ukraine. It'll be so easy. Let's play the clip. And the war in Ukraine in 24 hours.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy (15:20)

Yes.

Political Commentator (15:20)

How would you do that?

Donald Trump (15:22)

I know Zelinsky very well. I'll end that war between those two countries in 24 hours. It won't even take that long. I will get the war ended. I'll stop all of those lives from being wasted and lost. And there'll be no more bombing of Ukraine, there'll be no more bombing of Russia, and everybody will be happy. It can be negotiated. I think within 24 hours. It really has to be done from the office of the president.

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