We are protecting democracy right now from this evil in the world.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy: “We are protecting democracy right now from this evil in the world.”
On the recordMarch 15, 2022
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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msnbc.comEditor's note · Context
Zelenskyy emphasizes the broader implications of the conflict for democracy.
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