Trump suggested that Ukraine “could be Russian someday” and proposed a reimbursement of the aid provided to kyiv with key resources
The president of United States, Donald Trumpsuggested Monday that Ukraine “It could be Russian one day,” a few days after a meeting between his vice president, JD Vanceand the Ukrainian president, Volodimir Zelenskyin Munich.
Trump, who arrived at the White House promising a rapid end of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, criticized military and economic assistance sent to kyiv for its predecessor, Joe Biden. His position has generated concern in the Ukrainian government, which fears being pressed to accept a peace proposal in unfavorable terms.
In an interview with Fox Newsthe American president suggested the possibility that Ukraine is under Russian control.
“They could reach an agreement, they could not reach an agreement. They could be Russians one day, they could not be”, He declared.
In addition, he insisted that the United States must recover the help provided to kyiv and proposed that the payment be made with Rare eartha key strategic resource in the technology and military industry.
“We are going to have all that money there and I say that I want it back. I have told you that I want the equivalent, about 500,000 million dollars in rare earths“Trump said. “And they have basically agreed to do this, so at least we don’t feel stupid,” he added.
Trump also confirmed the trip to Ukraine of his special envoy, Keith Kelloggresponsible for preparing a proposal to stop the conflict. According to a source from the Ukrainian government, the visit will be carried out February 20four days before the third anniversary of the Russian invasion.
Before that meeting, the February 14, Zelensky will meet with the vice president JD Vance within the framework of the Munich Security Conference. The Ukrainian leader has shown a greater opening to negotiations with Moscow, but warned that any agreement must guarantee a “Real peace and effective security measures” For your country.
“Security for the population, security for our State, security for our economic relations and, of course, for the sustainability of our resources: not only for Ukraine, but for the whole free world,” Zelensky said in a video posted on their networks social.
Trump, meanwhile, reiterated his intention to Finish the war “as soon as possible”, But so far has not presented a specific plan to bring Moscow and kyiv positions closer.
Last week, he said that “probably” would meet with ZelenskyAlthough he ruled out traveling to the Ukrainian capital.
While diplomatic efforts continue, fighting on the Eastern Front of Ukraine have intensified. Russian troops have captured several locations in recent weeks.
This Tuesday, the Ministry of Energy of Ukraine He denounced Russian attacks against electrical and gas infrastructure.
“The enemy threw an attack against gas infrastructure at night. This morning the energy system is still under attack, ”wrote Minister Galushchenko, who also announced that emergency electricity cuts have been introduced to reduce the consequences of possible impacts on the generation and transmission system.
“To minimize the possible consequences for the energy system, the transmission system operator is applying emergency restrictions to the electricity supply”, The ministry said in a statement.
Both Ukraine and Russia have intensified their offensives in recent months with the aim of strengthening their positions before a possible peace negotiation.
