The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, expressed his frustration towards the United States, accusing the country of aiding Russia and criticized comments by Donald Trump, who suggested that Ukraine had started the war. This statement came after recent peace talks between representatives of the United States and Russia in Saudi Arabia.
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Zelensky reacted to Trump’s claims, who questioned the popularity of the Ukrainian president and proposed new elections in Ukraine. “Unfortunately, President Trump, who we greatly respect as the leader of the American people... lives in this space of misinformation,” commented Zelensky, emphasizing the need for security guarantees to end the conflict in the current year.
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Zelensky Warns He Will Not Sell His Country
The Ukrainian president also revealed that the costs of the war to date amount to 320 billion dollars, of which 120 billion have been covered by Ukraine and the rest by the United States and Europe. However, Trump has questioned these figures and emphasized that the United States expects to receive 500 billion dollars in rare minerals from Ukraine in exchange for its support.
Zelensky described these demands as “not a serious conversation,” adding, “I am protecting Ukraine. I cannot sell our country.” He also emphasized that while the United States claims that 90% of the support to Ukraine comes from them, “the truth is elsewhere”. He also expressed his gratitude for the American assistance.
Zelensky’s statements came just before the arrival in Kiev of the United States special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, who will meet with the president and military commanders in the context of a shift in U.S. policy towards Putin. “It is important that the US special envoy walks the streets of kyiv to talk to people about whether they trust their president, whether they trust Putin,” said Zelensky, emphasizing the need to listen to Ukrainian citizens.
Reactions of Trump and the International Context
Donald Trump, in a recent statement, revealed his intention to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the near future, despite warnings from intelligence services that Russia does not plan to halt its offensive in Ukraine. Trump expressed optimism, stating that he has “the power to end this war” and blamed Zelensky for starting it. “Today I heard, ‘oh, we weren’t invited,’” Trump mentioned. “Well, you’ve been there for three years, you should have ended it. You shouldn’t have started it. You could have made a deal.”
These statements, which are very similar to Russian propaganda, were met with skepticism in Ukraine, where leaders and citizens view the invasion as an act of unjustified aggression.
Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron convened a video conference with leaders from more than 15 European countries to discuss the situation in Ukraine. This meeting aims to unite efforts for peace and security on the continent, especially after European leaders expressed their concern about being ignored in the talks between Trump and Russia. However, US intelligence reports and those from close allies indicate that Putin has no intention of abandoning his objectives in Ukraine and believes he can endure in the long term. A congressional source stated that the United States has “zero intelligence that suggests Putin is interested in a real peace deal at this time.”
The Ukrainian Resistance and the Future
Despite the tensions and uncertainty, the Ukrainian authorities have made it clear that they will not yield to pressure and will continue fighting. Zelensky has stated that there is no room for dishonest negotiations that compromise Ukraine’s sovereignty. The situation at the front remains critical, with the need for more weaponry and international support to confront Russian aggressions.
Currently, the Ukrainian resistance is focused on strengthening its defensive capabilities. The military leaders of Ukraine have emphasized that what they urgently need are drones, missiles, and air defenses to counter Russian actions. The war, according to them, will increasingly focus on advanced military technology.
As part of efforts to find a lasting solution, the coming weeks are expected to be crucial in the development of peace negotiations. At the same time, the international community remains attentive to Russia’s movements and the potential repercussions on the stability of Europe.