President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky said that he would not accept a peace agreement concluded by the United States and Russia without the participation of Ukraine at the negotiating table. He stated this in an interview with NBC News in the fields of the Munich Security Conference.
“I will never make any decisions between the United States and Russia in Ukraine, never. This is a war in Ukraine against us, and these are our human losses, ”Zelensky said and noted that“ there is not a single leader in the world who could really conclude an agreement with Putin without Ukraine ”.
He added that Trump, in his opinion, caused Putin's fear, and this could eventually stimulate serious peace negotiations between the two countries.
" But I think that he is really a little scared of the President of Trump, and I think that the president has such a chance, and he is strong, and I think that he really can push Putin to peaceful negotiations, ”the president noted.
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In an interview, Zelensky admitted that Ukraine will be “very difficult” surviving without American military assistance, but added that he trusts Trump, because that US president.
“I really wanted Ukraine to be the priority of Trump, not Russia. And I hope we are more important. We are not as great as Russia, but I believe that Ukraine is more important for the United States, because we are really partners, allies and share common values, ”he said.
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When asked if he believes that Trump is in good faith negotiating, Zelensky replied: “I hope. Hope. Yes, I'm counting on it. I really count on it "
He also warned that no one, including Trump, should trust Putin’s words, and added that he personally believed in the approach of the world agreement in 2019, but he was never reached.
Zelensky noted that legally Ukraine will never be able to recognize the occupied territory by Russia, but in the future the state will look for a “good, diplomatic” way of compensation for territorial losses, but “people are the most important” today.
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It is expected that the delegations of the United States and Russia next week will meet in Saudi Arabia to start negotiations aimed at the end of the Russian war in Ukraine. The participation of Ukraine or Europe in this meeting is not assumed. US Secretary of State Rubio, National Security Advisor Mike Walts and a representative of the White House in the Middle East Steve Vitkoff will take part from the USA. Who will represent Russia at the meeting is not yet known.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, who met on Friday with US Vice President J. Vincent in Germany stated that Ukraine was not invited to negotiations in Saudi Arabia, and Kyiv would not come into contact with Russia to consultations with strategic partners. Zelensky noted that he would visit the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, but did not say when exactly. At the same time, he emphasized that he does not intend to meet with representatives of the United States or Russia during these visits.