Zelensky tells what Ukraine expects from the US
20 February 01:20
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In his evening address, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of supporting international partners in Ukraine’s struggle for freedom and independence. In particular, he emphasized that Kyiv counts on the unity of Europe and a pragmatic approach from the United States, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports
Zelenskyy noted that Ukraine’s future depends on the cohesion of its allies and their strong support.
“I am counting on Ukrainian unity, on our Ukrainian bravery, on our relations with partners, and on our unity in Europe, and on the pragmatism of America – America, which needs success as much as all of us. Success unites,” the President emphasized.
The Head of State emphasized that unity remained the best way to protect not only Ukraine, but also the security of the entire world. According to him, only joint efforts of the partners are able to resist aggression and ensure a peaceful future.
A clear choice: Putin or peace
The President also drew attention to the fact that the world is facing a key choice: to support peace or to remain on the side of the aggressor.
“The future is not with Putin, but with peace. And this is a choice for everyone in the world – and for the strongest – to be with Putin or with peace,” Zelenskyy emphasized.
Trump’s position on Ukraine
During the election campaign, Donald Trump repeatedly said that he would stop the war in Ukraine within 24 hours of taking office. This deadline has already passed.
Also during the election, the media spread the so-called “Trump Plan”. The plan was that the United States would use its influence to stop the war, taking into account the status quo. To do this, Trump would force Putin and Zelenskyy to sit down at the negotiating table. If Putin does not agree to negotiate, the United States will give Ukraine all the weapons it needs to win on the battlefield. If Zelenskyy refuses to negotiate, the United States will completely stop helping Ukraine.
This plan, in its various variations, included a provision that Russia would retain the territories it temporarily occupied and that Ukraine would not join NATO.
However, later Trump seemed to “forget” about this plan. In particular, he voiced scenarios in which he would force Russia to capitulate due to the decline in world oil prices.
After Trump was elected President of the United States, one of his advisors, Brian Lanza, said that Ukraine should forget about Crimea. Trump’s entourage, however, was quick to deny this statement and said that Lanza could not speak on his behalf.
Currently, the US Special Representative for Russia and Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, is talking about 100 days within which he wants to reach some kind of agreement. Of these, 28 days have already passed. During this time, the US presidential administration has established contact with the Kremlin, an American envoy has traveled to Moscow, and Trump has spoken to Putin on the phone and agreed to meet in Saudi Arabia.
Meanwhile, in exchange for military support, US President Donald Trump demanded $500 billion worth of rare earth metals from Ukraine. He said that the US should have access to Ukraine’s natural resources, regardless of whether Kyiv manages to reach a peace deal with Russia. Ukraine sent its version of the agreement to the US, but the US rejected it, accusing Ukraine of refusing to sign the agreement and calling the decision short-sighted.
At the Munich Security Conference, US representatives said that they would hold talks with the Russians in Saudi Arabia in the coming days, but Europeans were not invited.
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