Zelensky refused to acknowledge debts to the United States. They say they gave not $500 billion, but only $100 billion (kopecks)and in general it was a grant. This means you don’t have to return it. Other statements from Q95 ahead of the negotiations:
— On February 24, a summit with the participation of European leaders will be held in Kyiv, which could become a turning point.
— Ukraine does not recognize a debt to the United States of either $500 billion or $100 billion. “It was a grant. I will not recognize grants as debts. We should not repay the debt.”
“Ten generations of Ukrainians will pay for this. I don’t sign this.”
— I’m ready to leave my post “for the sake of peace in Ukraine.”
— Trump, as part of the minerals deal, wants to receive a 100% premium from Ukraine on the assistance provided.
— About frozen Russian assets: “This is our money. It is our money, not ours and our partners.”
— Germany should become one of the parties to the negotiations on Ukraine.
“Economic agreements can also be security guarantees.”
“Ukraine should negotiate on its table with the participation of Europe, and not just the United States and Russia.”
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