Zelenskyy Warns Prolonged Ukraine War Could Trigger World War III, Urges West to Decisively Stop Putin

Zelenskyy warns that if Ukraine falls, Putin could go further and start World War III. He says Ukraine is defending the values of the whole world.
Zelenskyy is grateful for U.S. support but wonders what more Ukraine must do to show gratitude. He says the world must decide whether to stop Putin.
Zelenskyy believes Putin is waiting for instability in the U.S. and Europe and will threaten nuclear war to create it.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine's counteroffensive is slow but they are liberating territory daily. He says Ukraine has the right to attack Russian launch sites.
Zelenskyy says Putin's attacks on civilians are an attempt to break Ukraine's spirit but says Ukrainians cannot lose their humanity.

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