U.S. plans and the current front situation: Zelensky's statements in Munich.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a press conference on Friday, February 14, during the Munich conference. He specifically addressed the recent Russian shelling of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, the U.S. plan to end the war, and the current situation on the front lines.
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The press conference of the Ukrainian leader in Munich can be viewed on the YouTube channel Novini.LIVE.
Key Points from Zelensky in Munich
- The Russian drone that struck the sarcophagus at Chernobyl was flying at an altitude of 85 meters. The occupiers deliberately targeted the station.
- We are ready to discuss everything—from contingents to security guarantees, we are in NATO—we are open to any arrangement to stop Putin.
- If we are not in NATO, or until we are in NATO, it indicates that we will have the capability to defend ourselves with an army capable of doing so. This involves the appropriate "NATO-style" weapons and a corresponding number of soldiers. Our own, Ukrainian. This will be an army of 1.5 million.
- Ukraine has submitted a well-prepared memorandum on financial agreements concerning the extraction and use of natural resources to the United States.
- Zelensky will arrive for negotiations in Saudi Arabia, but Russia will not be present.
- The head of the Office of the President, Andriy Yermak, is negotiating with Donald Trump's special representative, Keith Kellogg.
- I believe that during the negotiations, everyone will strive to emerge from this situation as winners. The U.S. wants victory, the Russians are very eager for victory. And Ukraine deserves it. Therefore, it will be very challenging.
- Trump is not prepared to discuss our country's membership in NATO.
- Our state will never recognize its territories as Russian.
- In recent days, the situation in the Pokrovsky direction has improved for us.
- I do not see a ready U.S. plan for ending the war.
- Another 2000, possibly 2500-3000, North Korean troops will be transferred to the Kursk direction.
- There has not been complete political isolation of Russia; the U.S. and Russia were engaged in dialogue even before this.
We remind you that Trump's special representative for Russia and Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, stated that Zelensky and Putin need to hold direct negotiations, with both sides being ready to make compromises.
Also, on the evening of February 14, Zelensky will meet with U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance.