Nana Sajaia | Fox News
Jun 1, 2022
"The United States needs to understand that they cannot avoid the leadership role. It is high time for us to give the final blow to Russia and what it represents today," said Walesa, calling Russia "an evil country." Wałęsa says Ukraine's admission to NATO should happen 'very, very quickly'.
As Russia’s invasion of neighboring Ukraine approaches its 100th day, Poland’s first president and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Lech Walesa, says it is time for the United States to restore its leadership in the world.
In an interview with Fox News, Walesa – an iconic leader of the Solidarity movement who played a vital role in overthrowing communism in his country – said what’s happening in Ukraine now is the continuation of the fight against the remnants of communism.
"The United States needs to understand that they cannot avoid the leadership role. It is high time for us to give the final blow to Russia and what it represents today," said Walesa, calling Russia "an evil country."
"Our solution to the Russian problem should really eliminate any further threats on part of Russia. We must do everything we can to prevent Russia from remaining a threat," he added.
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