It is important to begin the "reconquest" of Crimea in people’s minds, - Zelensky
The reconquest of Crimea began with the desire and readiness of the people.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said this in an interview with French TV channels TF1 and LCI, Censor.NET reports with reference to Ukrinform.
"The operation itself has not yet begun. When it begins, you will hear about it. I believe that the recapture of Crimea began in people's minds. It is very important. In our inner desire. It is very important. In the strength of citizens, in unity in relation to this. Not just in the words "Crimea is Ukraine". We must be ready to go, because no one will just give it up. And therefore, the reconquest always begins with society, with desire and readiness. Therefore, I believe that there is a beginning," Zelensky said.
Regarding the dual attitude in the West to Ukraine's intentions to return Crimea, in particular the thesis of "not annoying" the Kremlin dictator, Putin's decision to use nuclear weapons at some point does not depend on whether the Ukrainian president or Ukrainian society wants to take Crimea.
"If Putin wants to use nuclear weapons, he will use them. Just as he promised Macron, Merkel - everyone, that there will be no full-scale invasion of Ukraine... You simply cannot trust people who say something and act as they decide they personally. ... He acts as is beneficial to him, not to the Russian Federation. ... Therefore, the use of any weapon depends only on the strength of the union of Ukraine with Europe, the United States, the whole world. And when he sees this strength, he will not use anything," Zelensky believes.
According to him, in case of weakening of support for Ukraine, Russia can use any weapon.
