Zelenski made assessments about the latest developments in the Russian-Ukraine War at a press conference in the capital Kiev.
In his speech, Zelenski also mentioned the preparation process of the Nadir Toprak Elements Agreement, which is expected to be signed with the US side, said that the work on the issue continues.
Zelenski said that the US draft agreement has been officially transmitted to them today and said that the relevant experts will examine the document.
“If there is a risky situation for us, of course I share them without hiding a secret,” Zelenski said that he would approve the agreement version appropriate for the Ukrainian state. he said.
Zelenski Said:
“We will not accept the debts (according to the agreement), these are absolutely clear for me, I do not see them. At least we are talking about the past for now. If any possibility, if there are new support packages, then the US may probably put certain conditions.”
Supervision of a ceasefire in the Black Sea and Energy Infrastructure
Zelenski spoke about the agreement reached in Saudi Arabia to provide a ceasefire in the Black Sea and energy infrastructure.
Underlining that the mechanism of supervision of the ceasefire should be, Zelenski said otherwise the ceasefire agreements would not work.
Zelenski stated that the US first evaluated this issue itself, “(the US) after Saudi Arabia and Turkey, as well as some European countries, we learned that they will consult with whether they are ready to control.” he said.
Zelenski argued that Saudi Arabia does not have the necessary opportunities to follow the ceasefire for energy infrastructures, “But I understand the logic that one of the countries that can observe security in the Black Sea may be Türkiye.” evaluated.
In his speech, Zelenski also evaluated the proposal of Russian President Vladimir Putin to appoint temporary administration to Ukraine to make negotiations for a democratic election and the termination of the war.
Zelenski said that Putin attacked Ukraine, stating that this statement was only an effort to extend the war, “The only thing he did is to delay the possibility of taking steps to end the negotiation process and the possibility of taking steps to end the war.” he said.
Zelenski said that they are ready to negotiate with the opposition in Russia to end the war in order to end the war.