The US does not want escalation, but supports Ukraine
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that during negotiations with Donald Trump discussed the following issues long-haul systems, The Ukrainian government is committed to providing security guarantees and further steps to end the war.
«The United States does not want escalation, but we are counting on their pressure on Russia. We trust the US - it's difficult for them, but they would like to end the war,» Zelenskyy stressed.
The Head of State emphasised that he open to meetings in any format that can bring Ukraine closer to peace.
Security guarantees and Europe's position
Zelensky said that The European side is almost ready to provide security guarantees, The US side has agreed on the terms of the agreement.
«The US is not against security guarantees, Europe is already prepared. We need them to prevent Putin from returning to us with new aggression,» he said.
The President also noted that he had discussed with EU leaders and a «group of willing» a joint programme for the supply of air defence and US weapons at European expense.
«Tomahawks and the issue of arms
The key topics of the negotiations include Tomahawk long-range missiles«. Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukraine is working with Washington on the possibility of obtaining them.
«We talked about Tomahawks - we would like them. Trump said that they also need them. We are working on this issue,“ Zelenskyy said.
The President added that Russians are afraid of these missiles, because they understand the power they carry.
«I am realistic about receiving Tomahawks. We have to stop the confrontation where we are and then start talking,“ he said.
Ceasefire and negotiations
Regarding the future of de-occupation, Zelenskyy noted that the issue of regaining all the territories of Ukraine remains sensitive, but the primary task is to to achieve a ceasefire.
«Russians wanted to occupy the whole of Ukraine. Now we need to get a ceasefire, and then negotiate on the territories,» the President said.
At the same time, he stressed that No one can make decisions on territories without Ukraine's participation.
Pressure on Russia and military build-up
The President stressed that The best way to put pressure on Russia is to arm Ukraine.
«Ukraine has become stronger in recent years. We need to put pressure on Russia. The best pressure is a package of appropriate weapons,» Zelenskyy said.
According to him, Ukrainian and American teams are already working on joint drone projects - The US will receive certain types of Ukrainian UAVs.
Attitude to Putin
Zelenskyy did not hide his attitude to the Russian dictator:
«I think Putin hates me. My attitude towards him is the same. He is the enemy, and they don't want to stop,» the president stressed.
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