Zelensky: I blocked the agreement with Trump on mineral rights as it does not protect Ukraine interests.
Then he goes diplomatic. It must be legally correct regarding investments and security guarantees. I don’t yet see in the document. 1/
Zelensky about meeting in Saudi Arabia: I haven't seen any invitations for Ukraine to meet with envoys. We have no documents or negotiations with our strategic partners. Russia is not one of them. 2/
Zelensky: To defend against a potential Russian offensive, we need not 50, 100, or 300 thousand. European leaders understand this and are considering the financial implications. 3/
Losing the alliance between Europe and the U.S. would benefit only Putin and North Korea. 4/
Zelensky: If Putin only wants a ceasefire to ease his isolation, that’s not real peace. The U.S. holds key political power, and its approach to Russia matters. 5/
If Trump can push Putin toward genuine peace, we may achieve real security guarantees for the first time - if all sides, especially America, are ready. 6/
Zelensky: European leaders, once more skeptical than the U.S., are now more ready to support Ukraine. They understand the danger - Putin will come, not if he comes. 7/
He may test NATO, and without strong sanctions and unity between the EU and the U.S., that is very dangerous. 8/
Everyone needs to get used to the fact that Ukraine can no longer be told where to be. 9/
Zelensky: Strong security guarantees are not possible without U.S. Troops on the borders or front lines must include U.S. and European partners. 10/
Without the U.S, it’s weak. The number of troops matters, and for now, Europe alone is not enough. 11/
Zelensky on elections: No one raises this issue at a high level, except Putin, sometimes the U.S. Everyone understands our law and the consequences. 12/
The shift to a contract army was the right step, aligning with U.S. practices. This war isn’t just about manpower but advanced weapons. Now it's about drones, not just tanks. 13/
Zelensky: North Korea involvement in war is global threat. They’ve gained experience in missiles, drones, and electronic warfare, and they will use it. 14/
Distance no longer matters - missiles and drones fly thousands of kilometers. If Russia wins, others will follow. We must defend values and protect every country, no matter its size. 15/
Zelensky: The U.S. needs to see the reality of this war firsthand, without outside influence. I invited Mr. Kellogg to the front to witness it himself and speak with our commanders. 16/
I want him to bring this understanding to President Trump. After that, we can discuss concrete steps toward our goals. 17X
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Why are Ukrainians excluded from negotiations with Russia?
Waltz: The Ukrainian people have fought valiantly, but now President Trump is clear it just to an end 1/
Then, he lists the “tenants”:
1. The end should be permanent
2. It can’t be done on the battlefield
3. The structure of the U.S. must change (the mineral rights deal) 2/
That’s a lot of crap. No one wants a permanent peace more than Ukrainians. In fact, it is the only real outcome Ukrainians are asking for, the rest is secondary.
The problem is that Russia has betrayed every deal it made with Ukraine or its allies like the U.S. 3/
Kellogg: Ukraine will have a seat at the table, Europe won’t.
He promises the war will end within a year, committing to 180 days.
To me, this says one thing: Kellogg actually holds no real power. 1/
Kellogg: We're doing that for speed [me talking to Ukraine, Witkloff to Russia]. Trump asked to do this job today, and he'll wanna know tomorrow why isn't it solved.
Well, I tell you why … 2/
For Russia to agree on something, Ukraine has to give up something and vice versa. So, there is no way Kellogg alone can agree on anything with Ukraine. That’s not “for speed”, this is for control by Trump, and avoiding responsibility if negotiations fail. 3/
The Trump administration asked for 50% of Ukraine’s rare earth minerals.
Zelenskyy declined to sign the document when Secretary Bessent presented it in Kyiv during their meeting this week
The U.S. vaguely indicated that they may deploy troops to Ukraine to guard them 1/
I guess it is fine to give the U.S. 50% ownership, or even 100%, of the minerals under the Russian occupation.
But the rest is truly an expropriation when Ukraine is its most vulnerable 2/
NBC: Rather than pay for the minerals, the ownership agreement would be a way for Ukraine to reimburse the U.S. for the billions of dollars in weapons and support its provided to Kyiv 3/
Zelensky in Munich says what many think but are afraid to say: The old days are over.
The U.S. doesn’t see Europe as a partner. Europe must build its own army, together with Ukraine
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Zelensky: This war cannot be decided by just a few leaders - not by Trump and Putin, not by me and Putin, not by anyone here in Munich sitting down with Putin alone.
We must apply pressure together to make real peace. 1/
Zelensky: Many leaders have talked about Europe needing its own army. An army of Europe. I really believe that the time has come. The armed forces of Europe must be created 2/
Zelensky, after meeting with the bipartisan delegation from the U.S.: “if Ukraine doesn’t get NATO, we will make NATO in Ukraine“ 1/
Zelensky: let’s be very honest, United States, they never saw us in NATO. They just spoke about it. But they really didn't want us in NATO. 2/
On Trump-Putin call: I had good conversation with President Trump. We had some phone calls, he had phone call with Putin. And Trump said to me, I think that Putin wants to end the war. I said to him that Putin is a liar." 3/