At the beginning of his entry, the former President of Ukraine noticed that “in the last 20 years The United States was a pillar of support for Ukrainians fighting for democracy. “
“Freedom of speech, fair elections, market economy, gender equality and strong civil society – These were all the demands of Ukrainians regarding free and dignified life in their own independent country. We cared for these values together with our partners – and the United States played a leading role in this. This dialogue was never based on humiliation – and the more bitter it was to see his sudden manifestations during the war. Instead of support and cooperation, we saw an unprecedented humiliation – he assessed.
War in Ukraine. Juszczenko: Ukraine needs leadership and unity
Juszczenko noted that today Ukraine “urgently needs leadership and unity”. “Not a discussion about the diplomatic protocol or costumes, but political wisdom to find a formula of security guarantee, conditions of just peace and preserving the independence of our country” – he added.
By the way, he praised the current president of Ukraine. “Wołodymyr Zelanski is a democratic leaderwhich performs amazing work, uniting the international partners of Ukraine around achieving peace and stopping the aggressor. From the first day of the Russian invasion, Ukraine is striving for peacewhich will come when the Russian army leaves our territories, “he emphasized.
Juszczenko reminded that “”Forcing peace is a well -known Russian tacticswhich the Russians used in Georgia in 2008 “.” The consequences are known and informative. Today Russian propaganda shakes the whole world. When the Kremlin says that there is a dictatorship in Ukraine, this is it political schizophrenia” – he argues.
According to him, the only option to stop Russia is “A strong coalition of international partners who support Ukraine's victory”. “Together, we can prevent the aggressor's plans and make it pay for everything. This path has never been easy, but no dose of manipulation, psychological pressure and humiliating devaluation of the Ukrainian nation should not distract our attention from the most important: inwe are who started the war” – he added.
The former president emphasized that “Ukraine needs wide international support In confrontation with the aggressor. “” Armed forces need ammunition, training opportunities and intelligence. Our country has a great mission – Our victory will decide what the world will look like in the 21st century. We have to do everything to make the world fair and strength does not become a way to divide the world into so -called influence zones in which dozens of countries will have nothing to say ” – he concluded.
Zelanski's quarrel with Trump. Fiasco of conversations in the White House
Juszczenka's entry is a commentary on the fiasco Conversations of Wołodymyr Zelanski with Donald Trump. On Friday, the President of Ukraine left the meeting in the White House after a quarrel with the US president.
Representatives of the White House informed that The mineral agreement was not signed. Answering the questions about the future of this agreement, the White House press services direct to Trump's entry in social media, in which he called Zelanski to return, “when he was ready for peace.” A press conference was also canceled.
“I realized that Zelanski is not ready for roomif America is involved because it believes that our support gives him a great advantage in negotiations. I don't want an advantage, I want peace, “wrote the US president.
According to Trump The President of Ukraine “did not respect the United States of America In their beloved oval office “and” he will be able to return (to the White House) when he is ready for peace. “
Later in a statement for the media, the US President stated that “Wołodymyr Zelnski outlined” . – You can't dare someone who doesn't have cards (…) He doesn't have playing cards! he said.
“He must say that he wants peace, not” Putin to, putin that “, only negative things,” he said. Trump added that Zelanski “is not a man who wants peace”. “This is a man who wants to stretch us and continue to fight,” he concluded.
Zelanski responded to Trump in an interview with Fox News. – I am grateful to America, Americans and President Trump, but I don't think I'm doing something bad – said the President of Ukraine. He admitted, however, that the quarrel in front of the cameras was a mistake and was bad for both sides.
He noted that he wanted peace, but it must be Peace and just. He also pointed out that the usual suspension of weapons without safety guarantee He will put Ukraine in a delicate situation, because Putin has repeatedly broken.