Zelensky Refuses to Recognize Any US Debt: A New Era in Ukraine-US Relations

 "Zelensky Refuses to Recognize Any US Debt: A New Era in Ukraine-US Relations?"

In a recent press conference broadcast on YouTube, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a bold statement, refusing to acknowledge any debt to the United States, including the proposed $500 billion and $100 billion agreements ¹.

Zelensky's stance stems from the revised US-Ukraine rare earth minerals agreement, which requires Kiev to contribute $500 billion to a joint fund. However, Zelensky clarified that this amount represents Ukraine's debt, not investments ¹.

"I'm not ready to give $500 or even $100. I'm not ready to acknowledge these grants as debt. We don't have to pay these debts," Zelensky emphasized ¹.

Furthermore, Zelensky pointed out that the Trump administration seeks 100% benefits on provided aid, which would burden Ukraine for generations to come ¹.

This development follows Zelensky's earlier refusal to sign the minerals agreement, which would have transferred 50% of Ukraine's rare earth minerals under US control. The US administration responded strongly to this decision, and a revised agreement has been proposed ¹.

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_Publishing Code:_ 23.02.2025 | T