< IMG Title = "USA and Ukraine did not discuss the issue of occupied territories — Zelensky" Width = "632" Height = "356" SRC = "https://cdn.fakty.com.ua/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/30/volodymyr-zelenskyj-632x356.jpg" class = "Main-Image-thumbnail wp-post-identity" Alt = "Volodymyr Zelensky" Fetchpriority = "High" srcset = "https://cdn.fakty.com.ua/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/30/volodyMyr- zlenskyj-632x356.jpg 632W, https://cdn.fakty.com.ua/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/30/volodyMyr-zeleskyj-300x169.jpg 300w, https://cdn.fakty.com.ua/wp-content/uploads/2025/30/VOLODYMYR-ZELENSKYJ-768x432.jpg 768W, https://cdn.fakty.com.ua/wp-content/uploads/2025/30/volodymyr-zelensky-200x113.jpg 200w, https://cdn.fakty.com.ua/wp-cloads/2025/01/30/volodymyr- zlensky.jpg 1280W "SIZES =" (MAX-WIDTH: 632PX) 100VW, 632PX " decoding = "async" /> < p > President Vladimir Zelensky said that during negotiations between the American and Ukrainian delegations in the Riyad, the issue of Ukrainian territories occupied by Russia was not raised. < p > The president announced this on March 25 at a briefing with journalists.
< h2 > US must affect Russia, and not vice versa
< blockquote >< p >— I think the American side speaks with the Russians about the territories. We are worried that the United States has an influence on Russia, and not vice versa, — The head of state said.
< p > Zelensky also emphasized that US President Donald Trump has enough instruments to put pressure on Vladimir Putin and bring the end of the war.
are now watching < p > at the same time Kyiv is concerned that Washington can negotiate with Moscow in Ukraine without its direct participation. Ukraine demonstrates the willingness to complete the war
< p > Zelensky noted that the issue of territorial integrity is not discussed, and Kyiv adheres to its own strategy in this matter.
< blockquote >< p > — There are no questions in the territories, therefore, it is that they (Russians — Ed.) They say. We must go in our strategy. I believe that no matter what decisions about the ceasefire were, even partial — They are in our strategy. Why ? because we show this that we want the end of the war, — The president emphasized.< p > the head of state also drew attention to the fact that Ukraine consistently demonstrates the desire for the world, while the Russian side manipulates agreements and breaks them.
< p > Zelensky noted that if Russia does not fulfill the ceasefire, Kyiv will demand appropriate actions from international partners, in particular the United States.
< p > — As soon as we agree on the ceasefire — We did our job. Then I then have a direct question for President Trump. Like, we are very grateful, you really agreed. But if they violate — We ask for sanctions, ask for sanctions, ask for weapons … Here is my position, — Having said the president.< p >
