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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,
There must be a U.S. backstop because a U.S. security guarantee is the only way to effectively deter Russia from attacking Ukraine again,
Russia is preparing for a long war,
If it is successful, it will last 20 or 30 years,
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.”
But after the meeting, Zelenskyy appeared to make an overture, saying ... He didn 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,
We have to bring an end to the conflict. President Trump is exactly right. It's time for it to end, and he (Trump) is the brute force, I think, that can make that happen."
I mean, what Trump's trying to do is... put the conditions in place for that real negotiation, negotiation to happen and we've got to allow him to do what he does,
We have to bring (the war) to an end. And I can tell you that our European allies understand the necessity as well. It's (dragged) on too long,
It’s important for us—and for the entire free world—that American strength is felt,
We must and can ensure that peace is strong and lasting—so that Russia can never return with war,
I really want him to tell President Trump everything. … After that, I will be ready to discuss these steps with President Trump,
Zelensky said in comments reported by independent news outlet Ukrainska Pravda These are classic Russian talking points
There's a term for this in diplomacy. It's called shuttle diplomacy, because bringing everybody to the table at once just hasn't worked in the past,