Zelenskyy issues statement on Russia’s memorandum
The President says that Russia is doing everything to ensure “meetings are empty,” which is another reason to intensify sanctions pressure on the aggressor country.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the Russian side had not delivered the so-called “memorandum” to the United States, Ukraine, or Türkiye, despite promising otherwise.
This was part of the President’s address on May 29.
“Words do not work with Moscow. Even the so-called “memorandum,” which they promised and allegedly spent over a week preparing – no one has seen it yet. It has not been shared with Ukraine. It has not been shared with our partners. They haven’t even shared the new agenda with Türkiye – the country that hosted the first meeting. Although they promised the exact opposite, and above all, they promised it to the United States, to President Trump,” Zelenskyy said.
He emphasizes that the Kremlin is once again lying to the world.
“Another Russian deception. They are doing everything to ensure the meetings are meaningless. And that is yet another reason why there should be sufficient sanctions, sufficient pressure on Russia,” Zelenskyy added.
The Ukrainian President also held a meeting with Defense Minister Umerov, Foreign Minister Sybiha, and Head of the President’s Office Yermak regarding diplomatic efforts.
“We maintain daily coordination with our partners and are preparing additional meetings for this week,” he added.
Negotiations between the Ukrainian side, the U.S., and the EU also continued.
“It’s important to speak honestly – everyone in the world – especially those who have supported a ceasefire. Russia is dragging out the war and doing everything it can simply to deceive the countries that are still trying to influence Moscow with words rather than pressure,” he concluded.