Zelensky on the Trump-Putin call:
Ukraine supports peace, but if Russia talks and then bombs Slovyansk, we will respond.
Russia’s goal is the same - no mobilization, no aid to Ukraine, so they can attack later.
The prisoner exchange? Pre-planned, nothing new.
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Zelensky: Russia and Ukraine, with U.S. mediation, might agree not to hit energy infrastructure
But it can’t be that Russia keeps striking our energy sector while we stay silent. We will respond. [He refers to tonight’s Russian attack and blackout in Slovyansk] 1/
Zelensky: Regarding Putin’s political will. The air raid alarm in Ukraine - that’s your answer. This is how Putin shows he doesn’t want war.
He’s afraid that Ukrainians will disrupt the "peace." 2/
Zelensky: I don’t want Ukraine to be on Putin’s menu. We are not a salad or a compote to be served up for his appetite - no matter how big it is.
And we all see what kind of appetite he has. 3/
Zelensky: We support all steps toward ending the war. But to support something, we need to understand the specifics. If President Trump has time, he’ll call. We’re ready. 4/
Zelensky: I knew about the prisoner exchange. I got that information in advance from the SBU and GUR. This was a planned exchange on our part. 5/
Zelensky: I want President Trump to see what Putin is really after - a new offensive in Zaporizhzhia, the east, Kharkiv, and Sumy.
Why? To put maximum pressure on Ukraine and then dictate ultimatums from a position of strength. 6/
Zelensky: There’s no major weapons shortage in Ukraine right now. Yes, there are issues with FPVs. But when it comes to artillery, certain mines, and systems, we’re covering those needs for now.
Honestly, we’re even ramping up supplies. 7/
Zelensky: I really hope that President Trump put maximum pressure on Putin regarding necessary steps.
Perhaps they are sequential.
I do not know. 8/
Zelensky: Putin keeps bringing up mobilization, and weapons [in his demands].
What’s behind that? An attempt to weaken Ukraine’s army.
This was his ultimatum at the start of the war. He changes the words, but the substance stays the same. 9X
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