Petro Poroshenko: 'I understand Putin'; Ukraine will win 'together with NATO' 

This was an excellent interview. Very good questioning and smart answers from Mr Poroschenko

Challenging man to interview. Well done I think. He’s always patriotic and yet political- whatever, interesting and insightful ❤

Huge respect for Mr Poroshenko , he is a millionaire and could have run away , BUT he STAYED , I am in Ukraine working as a volunteer , I am a British Citizen

As an American, I constantly emailed Speaker Mike Johnson, He's my US Representative. I guess he listened to me, sorry, so sorry Ukraine, we the people were always behind y'all.

Difficult interview but nice to see him on side and on team.

Well she finally let him have his say. His message needed to be expressed to all the free world.

Lets face facts. The Bumski Mir has: Lost the battle of Kyiv. Lost the battle Snake Island. Lost the battle of Sumy. Lost the battle of Chernihiv. Lost the battle of Kharkiv. Lost the battle of Kherson. Lost the battle of the Black Sea. Lost the information war. Lost the economic war Lost over 450,000 men liquidated. Lost 75% of it's tanks. Lost 85% of it's APC's. Lost 60% of it's helicopters. Lost 50% of it's fighter jet force. Lost it's convict army. Lost it's best trained men. That's why it cannot even take the Donbas.

I remember this man. 2022 when we thought Kiev was about to fall he was waiting for the RuZZians to come with a gun in his hand. He does not like Zelensky but in 2022 he remained fiercely loyal. A dissenting Poroshenko would have been extremely dangerous to Ukraine but he was loyal. In those days we all did see that Ukrainians can be outstandingly brave. Also: It was on his watch when the ukrainian forces were reshaped and reorganized. 2014 the army was brave and inept. 2022 the ukrainian soldiers were Spartans and Athenians altogether. Fierce and smart.

Yes he is correct,Ukraine is doing our job for us.

This interview was tough. Thank You for it anyway, Kate!

The point he was making was that men are not going to want to fight if they are under equipped.

History will smile on Ukraine many years from now. Russia will be shamed.

Even with the Ukrainian shortage of ammunition and main equipment , it is remarkable that Russia has only made small gains (about 340 square kilometers) and at a huge cost. This says so much.

Mr. Poroshenko was making a political statement and was me, me and me until he was asked about the corruption question which he did not like and was annoyed. There is no unmasking this with bombastic rhetoric, talking points and self serving comments. No reason to be upset with the interviewer for asking difficult questions. I have a lot of respect for Times Radio and their fine and very professional staff. Kudos to "Front Line" and to the fine as well as good looking host.

Lot of admiration for Poroshenko.

Is this the same Poroshenko that said russian kids in Ukraine will hide in basements while ukranian kids go to school? How that worked out? Ukraine should elect wiser people if they are such a great people.

Ukraine is amazing. So much talent including Mr Poroshenko and President Zelenski.

As a Brit, at the moment, there are not many things I'm proud of my country about . But our strong support for brave Ukrainians is one.

Respect for ukraine soldiers

Super

Rough interview. Poroshenko is difficult to follow. But always good to hear another view of things.

I totally agree with Pan Petro Poroshenko. Stay safe and strong, everyone in Ukraine!🙏🏻❤️ Diakuyu, Pan Poroshenko!👍 SLAVA UKRAINI from Norway! 🇺🇦💙💛💪🏻🌻🌹🌻

"Mr. Poroshenko, it's been a pleasure talking to you"....From the interviewer's expression for the last five minutes of the video, I cannot help but feel she was lying! Petro Poroshenko may be a patriot and a nationalist but I have seldom listened to anyone more bombastic and self important. (Well, perhaps Donald Trump!) Anyway at this stage it's good to have someone who knows the direction in which the country should be going, and who believes in unity and strength. And furthermore puts in a good word for Great Britain being the first to supply long distance Storm Shadows.

Slava Ukraine! Blue and yellow are the colours. From 🇸🇪

Slava Ukraine! 💙💛💙💛

Good evening, we are from Ukraine!

Thank you Poroshenko for explaining and standing to the questions with direct answers. Together we can win this war . 💙💛❤️

Pray for ukraine beceause they defend us with their lives

Lot of admiration for Poroshenko

I guess the whole "Kyiv in THREE DAYS!" thing didn't work out so well for russia🤣

❤Ukrainians ❤

His loyalty is assured. He is for his county's freedom and independence. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦🇮🇪

Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 ♥️. I will defend Ukraine and it's people. Ukraine people. Verry loveing and carring people.❤❤❤❤

100% . Thank you !

God Bless Ukraine!

Very interesting. That must have been a lot of work to get him to talk on camera. Thanks. Glory to Ukraine. God Bless Ukraine and her people. 🇺🇦🇺🇸

The complete failure of the Europeans to deliver sufficient armaments for Ukraine for two years is painfully obvious.

Great interview! Support for the AFU and the Ukrainian people!

Im not have tories or p.m of my country britain.. but you can bet damn sure i am fan of what we have done and makes me proud we were first to give shoulder to air missiles at start to get russia out kiyv and proud we first offer n give tanks and also first give as ex president says long range missiles we have been front foot offering weapons to help n defend ukraine fdom very very begining and makes me so so proud we helped those people in need of worlds help and others were scared of putins threats about nuclear war . makes me so proud we were 1st on everything

After listening to this I’m thinking we are not as well informed as we think we are.

He stumping for the next election.

Didn't hear Mr. Poroshenko get angry when asked about corruption. He didn't get louder and he simply , empathetically defended himself and clearly explained his defence. Must a person defend themselves in a way that suits the interviewer ? That conforms to what the interviewer feels is a proper defence. He explained that it was five years ago and the people who brought the charges were those who sided with Russia from the start and they were trying to bring him down and that was the intent of the false charges and they are now in Russia, in Moscow. Take it or leave it but don't ask multiple times to see if you can squeeze out a different answer.

God Bless Ukraine and President Zelensky with Victory and Justice ⚖️

Fabulous moderator as usual!

Awesome! 👏

Мы помним и не имеем права забыть !!!! 10 лет назад, 2 мая 2014 года произошла страшная трагедия - украинские неонацисты сожгли заживо мирных людей в одесском Доме Профсоюзов .Мы помним! Мы не простим!

Talks a lot of sense. Happy Ukraine has him. Strong man.

Spicy stuff at the end, appreciated. What a guy this Poroshenko. He does come over a bit like a mob boss, and he never answers questions. Certainly the slippery type

A true hero! The rare kind of courageous politicians that we in the west only can pray for!

Ukraine citizens have article 65 in Constitution - OBLIGATION to defend country. Rights and Obligations. Some people want to enjoy Rights(i.e. passport abroad) but don't want to pay their Dues (defend Ukraine).

Much respect Mr. Poroshenko❤️

Excellent interview. Good to get a bit more context and insight into the political tensions in Ukraine. Persistent questioning. Well done Kate!

He may be correct but this felt like he was campaigning for president, not doing an interview.

I hate the way he is trying to take full responsibility for defending kiev . However i agree Ukraine is doing a job for us we need to help more and faster . USA delay has cost lifes .

💙slava🔱ukraine!✌

His message would come across much more effectively if he wasn't constantly bragging on himself and trying to make sure the world doesn't forget that he was once the president of Ukraine.

❤❤ we also donated from my pockets $5000 to Ukraine 🇺🇦 Army's 💪 💪 💪 must be Strongly 💪 and Win this War as soon as possible love ❤️ Ukraine 🇺🇦 Army's

I’ve heard Petro speak about 20 times, and I notice every time that he takes every opportunity to talk himself up. I’m sure he’ll be looking to run for the Ukrainian presidency again at the next opportunity.

WOW, Mr, Poroshenko, investment is the right definition of military assistance to Ukraine.

When you asked about the so-called 'crime,' you did not hear one word of his reply. Please rewind the tape and listen to what he said. I love Zelensky, but I also respect Poroshenko.

Slava Ukraine

I'm from the former Yugoslavia and I can't tell you how much I wish for you. Finally we were able to stop the Putin Party in the USA and president Biden said he will seen weapons in a matter of days. Now we are fighting for democracy here

It is not the language of strength, but of violence.

You are a wonderful journalist to take Proshenko on, he is a slippery fellow.

Petro is telling the truth he had to buy time to build a Ukrainian army, plus Ukraine was promised protection for giving up its NUCLEAR Weapons! Budapest treaty or there already could be a nuclear exchange, thank God Ukraine did the right thing, so everyone MUST support Ukraine

❤❤❤❤❤❤ 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Tremendous man !!! The Ukrainians are brave people !!!!

well he has a pretty good opinion of himself and all ukraine has built n acheived seems to be all down to him n because of his ideas n actions. it is never a good look to hear a leader who is so keen to tell us about himself what he did what i am doing n what i will acheive . rather hear how his team his men his country is doing , not glory hounding . no real useful n truthful decent information here .

I always check this channel for funny coping mechanisms.

So Poroshenko is now claiming he personally commanded the forces that saved Kyiv, LOL this guy is rich (in more ways than one).

Yes, I have previously said, "it is not enough", to then be criticised by an American saying that I should be grateful. So many still do not understand the situation, it truly is an investment, and a necessary investment, if Ukraine falls, then like dominoes, the rest will fall. Places like Svalbard will be invaded as a test of NATO resolve and a resource/territory grab from Norway. It truly is not enough, Ukraine was left for 6 months without help, and its resources have been depleted. My pariah is Mike Johnson and MAGA, Trump, in this respect. The world needs to wake up, aide to Ukraine is not an option.

Poroshenko you are History

God bless Ukraine!!!

"I know Putin's weakness" - shelves more than 5 foot off the ground?

Can you imagine trying to manage this guy 24/7.

Thank you 💛 both for the update on Ukraine's last president. It's obvious that he doesn't want to discuss the charges against him. I think all politicians are corrupt in one way or another.

Delusional. If he understood, he would not be where he is now. Liars will always be liars.

He has a big chocolate business . Roshen. 😊

Very good interview. At the very least we hear Ukraines side of the story. Thank you for posting this.

Times Radio & Petro poroshenko ! Your dream will be turned in to nightmare !

I thought the Russians withdrew from Kyiv voluntarily as part of the Turkey March 2022 negotiations terms.

As usual, talking as a politician that he is. I did this and I did that. I was with 2000 soldiers and stopped Russia. He just admitted that he signed the minsk to have enough time to build up an army. That means he never had the intention of adhering to that agreement. Putin has been proven right once again.

A lot of respect and love❤for Petro from Canada. Slava Ukraina

This guy should be taken to the front line. His sons should have gone there long ago.

Zelensky didn’t want a ride, he wanted ammunition… poroshenko took the ride 🤷🏼‍♂️🇺🇦🇺🇦 Zelensky is a modern thinking, clever, younger president and ukraine needs him… 👏👏🇺🇦🇺🇦

Slava Ukraine, long live Ukranian people ❤

I remember the broadcast when he was there ready to fight the Russian invasion. Poroshenko has proven himself a true statesman and a hero together with others like him.

I personally love the Ukrainians they are brave and a very strong people . The west didn’t see it initially and only jumped on board when they seen Ukraine fight back fiercely. We all need to support Ukraine in the west and history also tells us we owe them that too , especially the USA

Why didnt Poroshenko do more to prepare for the attack 2y ago, why was the bridges from Crimea not mined 9y ago after Crimea was occupied. Why was the bridge over Dnipro not mined 9y ago already? Sure Zelensky made mistakes from start, but he took over your failed policies and preparation. Poroshenko business is build on previus corruption in both Ukraine and ruSSia. But sure Poroshenko should get credit for what he did after the attack 2y ago, but fact is that he was a failed president.

Slava ukraina 💙 💛 ✌

As an American, I am somewhat offended by trashing the US for the delay in appropriating money and supplies to Ukraine. We have helped and continue to aid Ukraine more than any other country. The EU and other Western countries have not stepped up as they should. Despite the recent vote for additional aid , Europe needs to get its act together and act like it has a responsibility to step up with aid and money equivalent to the US contribution.

Top Man! Best wishes & Good Luck to him & Ukraine!

50 countries and their puppet master USA proxy Ukraine against 🇷🇺Russia and they lost😂😂😂

China, Taiwan,Philipines, Palestine, Russia, Ukraine. Where are we heading!

Always liked him. He speaks so well. Good luck to him and Ukraine.

Exactly solidarity all worlds! 🌎

Russia has been fighting for 10 years in Ukraine why do you keep saying 2 year's

Porshenko is the worst 🤮

Mr Poroshenko you are the real lover of Ukrainians. You are a true President. Please keep helping Mr Zelenky, he definately needs tour help. Kudos on both of you's. From a humanity point ALL the way from Samoa in the Pacific island

We'll see Poroshenko, we'll see 😃