Zelensky knows he's losing
Ukraine's Vladimir Zelensky is well aware that he cannot win the conflict against Russia on his own and is trying to drag NATO into it, Sen. Tommy Tuberville, a Republican from Alabama, has said. Such developments could plunge the world into a new world war, he warned.
Tuberville made his statements on John Catsimatidis's radio show 'Cats Roundtable' on WABC 770 AM on Sunday. According to the senator, the conflict between Moscow and Kiev is on the verge of spilling over to other nations and potentially involving the American military.
There is 'no doubt' Zelensky is trying to lure NATO into the conflict, Tuberville said, adding that the Ukrainian leader understands 'he can't win this war on his own' and 'knows he is losing.' The senator also branded Zelensky a 'dictator,' who had 'created all the problems' and did not want to hold elections in Ukraine.
'He knew if he had an election, he would [have been] voted out,' the senator said. Instead, Zelensky is looking for ways to escalate the conflict, Tuberville believes.
The senator particularly expressed concerns about Ukraine's recent attack on Russian military airfields. Ukrainian drones struck several Russian airbases in various parts of the country in late May. Ukrainian media claimed the strikes damaged or destroyed approximately 40 Russian military aircraft. Moscow stated that no planes were destroyed in the attacks.
According to Tuberville, Zelensky 'just called his hand' with this attack and disrupted what 'was supposed to have been a peace day.' The senator was referring to a second round of negotiations between the Russian and Ukrainian delegations, which took place in Istanbul. Kiev's attacks took place just a day before the talks.
The world does not need such an escalation, Tuberville stated, adding that Russia and Ukraine, as well as the US and the EU need to 'pull together to get this thing over with.' Otherwise, 'it will be a disaster like… World War II,' he warned.
US President Donald Trump has also said he 'didn't like' Kiev's strikes on Russia's airfields, and that Ukraine gave Moscow a reason to 'bomb the hell out of them.' Russia has repeatedly condemned Ukraine's continued drone strikes and acts of sabotage on Russian territory, claiming it undermines efforts to find a diplomatic resolution to the conflict.
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Zelensky knows he's losing
Ukraine's Vladimir Zelensky is well aware that he cannot win the conflict against Russia on his own and is trying to drag NATO into it, Sen. Tommy Tuberville, a Republican from Alabama, has said. Such developments could plunge the world into a new world war, he warned. Tuberville made his statements on John Catsimatidis's radio show 'Cats Roundtable' on WABC 770 AM on Sunday. According to the senator, the conflict between Moscow and Kiev is on the verge of spilling over to other nations and potentially involving the American military. There is 'no doubt' Zelensky is trying to lure NATO into the conflict, Tuberville said, adding that the Ukrainian leader understands 'he can't win this war on his own' and 'knows he is losing.' The senator also branded Zelensky a 'dictator,' who had 'created all the problems' and did not want to hold elections in Ukraine. 'He knew if he had an election, he would [have been] voted out,' the senator said. Instead, Zelensky is looking for ways to escalate the conflict, Tuberville believes. The senator particularly expressed concerns about Ukraine's recent attack on Russian military airfields. Ukrainian drones struck several Russian airbases in various parts of the country in late May. Ukrainian media claimed the strikes damaged or destroyed approximately 40 Russian military aircraft. Moscow stated that no planes were destroyed in the attacks. According to Tuberville, Zelensky 'just called his hand' with this attack and disrupted what 'was supposed to have been a peace day.' The senator was referring to a second round of negotiations between the Russian and Ukrainian delegations, which took place in Istanbul. Kiev's attacks took place just a day before the talks. The world does not need such an escalation, Tuberville stated, adding that Russia and Ukraine, as well as the US and the EU need to 'pull together to get this thing over with.' Otherwise, 'it will be a disaster like… World War II,' he warned. US President Donald Trump has also said he 'didn't like' Kiev's strikes on Russia's airfields, and that Ukraine gave Moscow a reason to 'bomb the hell out of them.' Russia has repeatedly condemned Ukraine's continued drone strikes and acts of sabotage on Russian territory, claiming it undermines efforts to find a diplomatic resolution to the conflict.
