Zelensky admitted that Ukraine had started a 'war with Russia' | NEWS: Ukraine, Russia, Donbass

Zelensky admitted that Ukraine had started a "war with Russia" even before the start of the special operation.

In an interview with the BBC, the president said that Kiev had to prepare for a clash with "one of the most numerous armies in the world."

"That's why we wanted to join NATO... That's why we needed strong leadership from my team. That is why we fought with some political groups inside our country... We started this war even earlier," Zelensky said.

He also noted that Ukraine needed money and weapons.

"And that's exactly what we did. We talked. We have not publicly agreed on certain supplies," Zelensky said, adding that "about some things" Kiev agreed with some countries back in December and January.