I need ammunition, not a ride.

Analyse

Multiple credible sources, including direct reports from Ukrainian and US officials, confirm that Zelenskyy made this statement when offered evacuation by the US as Russian forces advanced on Kyiv. The phrase became iconic, symbolizing his resolve to stay in Ukraine.

Achtergrond

In the early days of the Russian invasion (February 2022), the US offered to evacuate Zelenskyy for his safety. His refusal and this specific quote were widely reported and later cited in speeches and interviews.

Samenvatting verdict

Volodymyr Zelenskyy did say 'I need ammunition, not a ride' in response to a US offer of evacuation in 2022.

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