Zelenskyy confirmed his most famous quote. I got pushback for reporting it.
Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that he said "I need ammunition — not a ride" when the U.S. offered to evacuate him as Russian forces closed in on Kyiv in early 2022. This remark became widely known and symbolized his decision to stay and fight during the war against Russia. The Biden administration initially denied the quote but later the story was published based on a senior U.S. intelligence official's information.Key Facts
- In February 2022, Ukraine faced a full-scale invasion by Russia.
- U.S. officials offered to evacuate President Zelenskyy from Kyiv as Russian troops advanced.
- Zelenskyy responded with the now-famous line: "I need ammunition — not a ride."
- The statement signaled Zelenskyy’s determination to stay and defend his country.
- The Biden administration initially denied Zelenskyy had said this.
- The Associated Press published the story using a senior U.S. intelligence source.
- After the story broke, the U.S. released an additional $350 million in weapons to Ukraine.
- The war has continued with intense fighting, heavy casualties, and no peace settlement.
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