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Ali Velshi on Zelensky’s Appeal to U.S. History

The Ukrainian president likened the situation in his country to two battles fought by Americans. MSNBC Host and Citizen Board Member Ali Velshi explains that both of these were turning points against an autocratic regime

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Ali Velshi on Zelensky’s Appeal to U.S. History

The Ukrainian president likened the situation in his country to two battles fought by Americans. MSNBC Host and Citizen Board Member Ali Velshi explains that both of these were turning points against an autocratic regime

BY Ali Velshi

Dec. 26, 2022

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It’s difficult for most Americans to truly understand the gravity of Ukraine’s ongoing fight for freedom against Russia. So, when Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed Congress on Wednesday, he tried to appeal to Americans by invoking references to two historic military battles: The Battle of Saratoga and the Battle of the Bulge. MSNBC’s Ali Velshi dives into the historical parallels between Ukraine’s fight against the Kremlin forces and America’s fights — and victories — against authoritarianism.

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