Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he plans to focus on security guarantees in his meeting with US counterpart Donald Trump.

Source:Zelenskyy in an interview with Reuters, as reported by European Pravda

Details: In an interview, Zelenskyy said it is crucial for him to meet with Donald Trump before the US president meets with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin.  

Quote: "It is very important, otherwise it will look like a dialogue about Ukraine without Ukraine. It is still important for partners to discuss their issues first, and then have a conversation with the enemy."  

Zelenskyy emphasised that security guarantees are the main issue he wants to discuss with Trump.  

Quote:"And the future is built on the economy – where we are, what we are, people should earn more, and professionals with jobs should live better. And we have absolutely everything for this – we need peace."  

He also stated that it is too early to talk about potential "compromises" at the negotiating table.  

Quote:"It is important for people to understand that Ukraine is negotiating, not accepting ultimatums from Russia." 

In the same interview, Zelenskyy mentioned that as part of a potential agreement with the Trump administration, the US and Ukraine could jointly develop mineral resources on Ukrainian territory.

Background:

• On 7 February, Trump said he could meet with Zelenskyy as soon as next week.  
• Asked by journalists where the meeting might take place, Trump responded, "It could be in Washington. I’m not going there (to Europe)."  
• That same day, the Ukrainian president said that "the coming weeks could be very intense in terms of diplomacy," with meetings and negotiations planned between his team and Trump’s administration.

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