Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky earlier this week distanced himself from Washington's warnings of an imminent war with Russia. It is not the first time that the Ukrainian leader has taken an opposing view to NATO since the Ukraine-Russian crisis began, while at the same time relying on the alliance for its military support.
With his country facing the possibility of Russian invasion, Zelensky struck an unexpected note when addressed the world’s media last Monday. "We are told that the Russian invasion will begin on February 16. I therefore declare that this day will be the day of unity in Ukraine," said the Ukrainian president.
