Feb 7 β€’ 22:48 UTC πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Qatar Al Jazeera

Ukraine warns of American-Russian deals and prepares for new talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warns of $12 trillion economic agreements being discussed between Russia and the United States that could impact Ukraine and announces his delegation's upcoming talks in the U.S.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia and the United States are negotiating bilateral economic agreements worth $12 trillion, with potential implications for Ukraine. He revealed that intelligence sources had provided him information about a framework for American-Russian economic cooperation referred to as the 'Dmitriev Package'. The package is named after Kirill Dmitriev, the head of Russia's sovereign wealth fund and a close ally of President Vladimir Putin, who played a key role in discussions regarding a potential ceasefire.

Zelensky emphasized that various indicators suggest some of these agreements could involve issues related to Ukraine. He made it clear that Ukraine would not support any agreements that affect its interests without its involvement, reflecting Ukraine's concerns about being sidelined in negotiations that have significant consequences for its sovereignty and security.

This warning from Zelensky comes in the context of past comments by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who had hinted at the possibility of easing sanctions and resuming economic cooperation with Russia as incentives for Moscow to agree to a ceasefire. The discussions indicate an evolving dynamic between the U.S. and Russia and raise questions about the future of Ukraine's role in such dialogues and the broader geopolitical landscape.

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