Lech Wałęsa calls for 'historic opportunity' to rectify Russia in candid CNN interview

Lech Wałęsa, the former president, featured as a guest on CNN's program "The Lead". He expressed that a significant opportunity to tackle the Russian situation is currently at hand.

"The world stands united against Russia, so we should capitalise on this to rectify Russia," he mentioned. He noted that this is a momentous occasion that might not recur in the near future.

He urged the USA to spearhead this endeavour. However, he stressed that the United States needs to prioritise effective communication.

"The power play is an outdated form of battle. Today, we need to combat with valid points and political maneuvering," he asserted.

Wałęsa is of the belief that it's crucial to persuade the Russians to alter their political model. He stressed the need to make the residents of the country aware of the precarious situation they are in.

"Tomorrow, they might come for you, tomorrow Putin could conscript you into the military, and you too might die. Is it death that you seek or would you rather choose life?" he questioned before pausing.

He additionally stated that the Russian president "possesses no valid points and spouts lies," but "prevails". "Are the Americans unable to achieve victory through truthful propaganda and politics?" he questioned.