The chance to meet zalensky was just an extraordinary journalistic opportunity. What he has done to lead the kranian people into brave, determined resistance to russian forces is something that has captured the imagination of the world. The possibility of meeting him was something that i just couldn't miss. Also going, of course, to kiv at this moment gave me the chance to witness personally what was happening in ukraine. And so the three things together were too good an opportunity to miss, whatever the risks.
Our editors traverse layers of security to reach the situation room where Ukraine’s president is so often seen addressing the world. They ask about his decision to stay in Kyiv, which countries are proving most helpful and whether he always had all those green clothes. They find a man who speaks of determination and honesty, and whose sense of humour remains remarkably undimmed.
Find an edited transcript of the interview here.
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