‘This is not the right side of history’: Zelenskyi comments on Trump's stance regarding Russia
During the interview, Morgan asked Zelenskyi whether he felt "betrayed" by the US deal with Russia on diesel fuel and the "energy truce" announced by Trump. The president responded affirmatively.
"Indeed, yes—frankly speaking, between us. But the situation is somewhat more complex than just my emotions or feelings. It does not depend on me alone; our country must survive," Zelenskyi says.
The interviewer separately asked about the Ukrainian president's reaction to the agreement between US leader Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin on exporting Russian diesel fuel.
When asked to clarify whether he believes Ukraine is losing the United States as a partner, the president again answered affirmatively, emphasizing that Ukraine's actions are not the cause.
"Yes. But not because of us. We cannot afford to be weak, otherwise we will not survive. We are not selling our country," Zelenskyi declares.
He also explains why Ukraine cannot view the situation strictly through the lens of political or economic deals, emphasizing that the conflict concerns the country's very existence, family safety, and children's futures.
Background
On October 9, US President Donald Trump stated that he spoke by telephone with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin and agreed on Russian diesel fuel supplies to the US and global markets. The American leader called the agreement beneficial for the US and expressed gratitude to Vladimir Putin.
In response, Volodymyr Zelenskyi stated that easing sanctions against Russia without long-term de-escalation agreements only helps Moscow prolong the war.
Following talks between Ukrainian and American delegations in Miami, US President Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire in the war between Russia and Ukraine, effective October 11, urging both sides not to violate it.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyi noted in an interview with Axios that Trump's statement came as "news" to him, adding that if Russia agrees to an energy ceasefire, Ukraine will comply as well.
On October 12, reports confirmed that Ukraine refrained from striking energy facilities inside Russia following Donald Trump's energy ceasefire announcement, while Russian forces continued attacking Ukrainian energy infrastructure and gas stations.
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