After three years of full-scale war, Ukrainians are tired, nervous and often quarrel with each other. But I feel that now everyone will unite again. This always happens when Ukrainians feel an existential threat.”
I don’t think he’s very important to be in meetings,
You can’t be weak with [Vladimir] Putin.”
We sent another one yesterday,
A day of intense international work. My meeting with General Kellogg was one that restores hope, and we need strong agreements with the U.S.—agreements that will truly work. I have instructed my team to work quickly and very sensibly
There needs to be a deep appreciation for what the American people and the American taxpayer, what President Trump did in his first term and what we've done since,
I have instructed my team to work quickly and very sensibly,
Since the US-Russia talks in Riyadh, we have seen that the main item on the agenda is to ensure peace within Ukraine,
As long as it is not clear what plan will be presented, it is not possible to make a solid commitment of support,
It's not enough to say: 'I'm sending troops!' This must be determined either through multilateral negotiations, in which Europe and Turkey are also involved, or through the UN Security Council,
If anyone thinks they can stay out of the situation, I think that's an illusion,
If it is not NATO, who will be able to give us guarantees?,
Turkey ― like the EU countries ― has felt left out since the US-Russian summit in Saudi Arabia,
In previous years, the United States has consistently co-sponsored such resolutions in support of a just peace in Ukraine,
The president is committed to ending this conflict very quickly,
Economy and security must always go hand in hand, and the details of these agreements matter – the better they are structured, the greater the results,
The only thing we agreed upon is that we’re going to talk about peace. What they offer, what they’re willing to concede ... will determine whether they’re serious about peace or not,
Ukraine is ready for a strong, effective investment and security agreement with the president of the United States. We have proposed the fastest and most constructive way to achieve results. Our team is ready to work 24/7.”
We have been a loyal friend and ally of the U.S. for many years, and the attitude toward us as a colony or an enemy on whom reparations are imposed is offensive and incomprehensible to us,
They need a secure place to do business for this deal to happen,