Trump says Zelensky’s presence in the negotiations ‘is not very important’
Trump began to climb the tone against Zelensky for an agreement not accepted by the Ukrainian. The White House offered an agreement that provided that 50% of Ukraine’s strategic minerals would be passed on to Americans in exchange for military and economic aid provided to Kiev. The idea was promptly rejected by Zelensky, who said his country “is not on sale.”
Despite the exchange of insults between the two presidents, sources say US and Ukraine continue to negotiate an agreement on these resources. A source from the Ukrainian government told AFP in anonymous that “there is a constant exchange of preliminary documents” on the subject.
US security advisor stated that an agreement would be signed “in a very short time.” Mike Waltz also said the pact would be “good for Ukraine”.
Peace meeting without the Ukrainian presence increased the tension among leaders. This week’s clash began after authorities of the governments of Trump and Vladimir Putin gathered on Tuesday (18) in Saudi Arabia to discuss an end to the combat without participation of Ukrainians or other Europeans. Zelensky criticized what he called negotiation “about Ukraine without Ukraine” between the two countries.
On Wednesday, Zelensky said Trump was living in a “disinformation space” promoted by Russia. “We must never forget that Russia is governed by pathological liars. They are not reliable and should be pressured,” he said on social networks.
The American replied, calling his Ukrainian pair “dictator” and stating that he “must act quickly or will not remain a country.” Zelensky, who was elected for a five -year term, completed this week 9 months as president. The law of your country provides for the possibility of no elections during periods of war.
