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I have been in regular contact with Poroshenko, Yatsenyuk, and the current speaker for the past 4 years, discussing the situation in Ukraine. There is pressure in Europe to ease sanctions on Ukraine, but I insisted on withholding aid until certain conditions were met. We are working on a detailed plan outlining security guarantees from Russia and political steps for Ukraine. These steps are challenging, such as granting special status to certain regions. I believe Ukraine is willing to make these difficult changes.

Коли я чую, що США надали Україні сотні мільярдів доларів, зокрема 177 мільярдів, хочу уточнити: ми отримали лише понад 75 мільярдів. З цих 177 або 200 мільярдів, про які говорять, ми ніколи не отримували. Це важливо, адже ми отримували не гроші, а зброю — на понад 70 мільярдів. Також були навчання, транспорт та гуманітарні програми. Тому, коли стверджують, що Україна отримала 200 мільярдів для підтримки армії, це неправда. Я не знаю, куди поділися ці гроші. --- When I hear that the U.S. has provided Ukraine with hundreds of billions, specifically 177 billion, I want to clarify: we have received only over 75 billion. Of the 177 or 200 billion mentioned, we have never received that amount. This is important because we received not money, but weapons — over 70 billion. There were also training, transport, and humanitarian programs. So, when it is claimed that Ukraine received 200 billion to support the army, that is not true. I don't know where that money went.

I claimed that I could end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours. I have a good relationship with Zelensky and Putin, and I believe I can use that to negotiate a deal. Zelensky denied any knowledge of the controversial phone call, which I found honorable. However, I clarified that simply feeling threatened would not be enough to stop Putin from bombing Ukraine. My plan is to tell Zelensky to make a deal and warn Putin that if he doesn't, we will provide more support to Ukraine than ever before.

It's an honor to have President Zelenskyy of Ukraine here. We've been working closely together, and we've reached a very fair deal involving rare earth minerals that will benefit both our countries and the world. We've also had good discussions with Russia, and I spoke with President Putin. We're working to bring the war to a close, focusing on reducing casualties and rebuilding Ukraine. The previous administration didn't engage with Russia, but if I were president, this war would have never happened. Your soldiers have been brave, and we've provided equipment. We want to stop the shooting and finalize a deal, which I believe is close. (Speaker 1): I hope this agreement is the first step toward real security guarantees for Ukraine. We count on America's continued support, including infrastructure and security guarantees, and assistance to help bring our children home.

I'm glad to be working with you all to make this deal happen. The Ukrainian people on both sides are trying to stop a world war. We need to provide you with weaponry because Russia is not a threat and has always hated us. I'm trying to make a deal here, so whose side are you on? We're about action, not empty words. Diplomacy is what makes America strong. We had a ceasefire, but it was broken. I believe you should be grateful and not act disrespectfully. You were campaigning on the other side, but now you're on the right side, so you should be thankful. We're getting you $350 million, and without us, this would be over quickly. We had a ceasefire, but you're not listening. We've been helping you destroy tanks, while others have only given you sheets. Wars don't happen under my watch. Now, let's get some lunch, and then we'll sign the papers. Do you have your pen?

I respect the President and the American people. We need to be open and honest, and I'm not sure we did anything wrong. Some things are better discussed outside the media, with all respect to democracy and a free media. It's important to understand Ukraine's and Ukrainians' positions. We are partners, very close partners. We have to be fair and very free.

I'm aligned with the United States and the world, and I want to end the conflict in Ukraine. It's hard to make a deal with so much hatred, but I'm focused on getting things done for the sake of the world and Europe. I can be tough, but that won't lead to a deal. We tried being tough with Putin, and it didn't work. Diplomacy is the path to peace and prosperity. During past administrations, nobody stopped Putin when he occupied parts of Ukraine and people died. We signed ceasefire and gas contracts, but he broke them. What kind of diplomacy are we talking about?

I want to say that you are the ally I've been hoping for my entire life. Not one American has died defending Ukraine. You've taken our weapons and you've been very effective, and I'm grateful to have you as our ally. However, I don't know if we can ever do business with Zelensky again. The way he handled the meeting and confronted the president was over the top. The relationship between Ukraine and America is vitally important, but I'm uncertain if Zelensky can make a deal with the United States after his recent behavior.

It's an honor to have President Zelenskyy of Ukraine here. We've had a long and productive relationship, and we've reached a very fair deal that benefits both our countries and the world. This deal involves rare earth minerals, and it represents a significant commitment from the United States. We've also had good discussions with Russia, including a conversation with President Putin, to try and bring the conflict in Ukraine to a close. We need to negotiate a deal to stop the loss of life and redirect resources to rebuilding. The previous administration wasn't even speaking to Russia, but we've initiated talks and see the confines of a deal. If I were president, this war would have never happened. Your soldiers have been incredibly brave, and now we want to bring this to an end. We'll be signing the agreement shortly, and we're hopeful that we're close to a deal.

America's strength lies in diplomacy, which we are pursuing with the current president. Russia occupied parts of Ukraine back in 2014, and despite numerous conversations and ceasefire agreements, they continued attacks. My administration is trying to prevent the destruction of your country. Everyone faces challenges during war, but you need to appreciate the support you're receiving. We've provided substantial financial and military aid. If you had to fight this war on your own, it would have been over in two weeks. Be thankful. It's important for the American people to see what's happening. Without our support, you don't have a chance. We gave you javelins, not just sheets. I have empowered you, but without us, you're vulnerable. Make a deal, or we're out. You're not acting thankful at all.

It's an honor to have President Zelenskyy of Ukraine here. We've been working closely together for a long time, and we've negotiated a fair deal that will benefit both our countries and the world. I've also had good discussions with President Putin, and we're trying to bring the conflict in Ukraine to a close. Too many soldiers are dying, and we want to see the money used for rebuilding instead. The previous administration didn't engage with Russia, but I believe if I were president, this war would have never happened. We're providing great equipment to Ukraine, and their soldiers have been incredibly brave. We're going to sign an agreement soon, and I think we're close to a deal to stop the shooting. It's an exciting moment, and I appreciate everyone being here.

It's an honor to have President Zelenskyy here. We've been working closely together, even navigating a few disagreements to reach a fair deal that benefits both our countries and the world. We're looking forward to working together on rare earth resources. I've also had good discussions with President Putin, aiming to end the war. We're losing too many soldiers and want to redirect resources to rebuilding. The previous administration didn't engage with Russia, but I believe I can negotiate a deal, showcasing the bravery of Ukrainian soldiers. I hope this agreement will be a crucial step toward security guarantees for Ukraine. We count on continued American support, and I want to discuss details further, including drone production, air defense, and the return of stolen Ukrainian children. We must stop Putin, a killer and terrorist, to save our country, values, freedom, and democracy.

It’s an honor to have President Zelenskyy of Ukraine here. We've been working closely together for a long time and have negotiated a fair deal to obtain rare earth minerals that we need for AI, weapons, and our military. I've also had good discussions with President Putin to try and bring the war to a close. If I were president, this war would have never happened. We've given Ukraine great equipment and credit to their brave soldiers. We're going to sign the agreement shortly, and I think we're fairly close to a deal to stop the shooting. I hope this document will be the first step to real security guarantees for Ukraine. We count on America's continued support, including licenses for air defense and your strong position to stop Putin.

It's an honor to have President Zelenskyy here; we've worked closely together for a long time. We've reached a fair deal, giving the U.S. access to rare earth elements and we've had good discussions with Russia to bring the war to a close. President Putin and I are working towards a deal to stop the soldier deaths and rebuild Ukraine. The Biden administration didn't engage with Russia, but if I were president, this war never would have happened. Ukraine's soldiers have been brave, and it's time to end this. We'll sign an agreement soon, aiming for a deal to stop the shooting. I hope that it is a first step to real security guarantees for Ukraine and our people, our children. I hope that America continues to support our freedom, our values, and democracy. I want to stop Putin; he's a killer and terrorist. We spoke about drones and air defense because after the war, we need to know that our nation is secure and we have an air shield.

It's an honor to have President Zelenskyy. We've been working closely together for a long time and have a very fair deal. We're committed to working with Ukraine, and we've had good discussions with Russia. We want to stop the killing and rebuild. The Biden administration didn't speak to Russia, but if I were president, this war would have never happened. Your soldiers have been unbelievably brave, and we've given them great equipment. I give tremendous credit to your generals, soldiers, and yourself. We want to get this over with. We're going to sign the agreement soon and discuss other things. The exciting moment is when the shooting stops and we have a deal, and I think we're fairly close.

What changed between the first time the agreement was presented to President Zelenskyy and the signing today? We made a deal. As a business person, the signing factor is simple: we made a deal. I didn't anticipate reaching an agreement initially, but we ultimately did. That's the key difference.

"There's no deal until there's a deal." "I will call up NATO in a little while." "I will call up, the various people that I think are appropriate, and I'll, of course, call up president Zelensky and tell him about today's meeting." "It's ultimately up to them." "They're gonna have to agree with what Marco and Steve and some of the great people from the Trump administration who've come here, Scott and John Ratcliffe." "Thank you very much." "We have some of our really great leaders. They've been doing a phenomenal job." "We also have some tremendous Russian business representatives here, and I think, you know, everybody wants to deal with us." "We've become the hottest country anywhere in the world in a very short period of time."

I met with Zelensky this morning and advised him to stay positive and grateful. We'll discuss security guarantees later, but the meeting was an utter disaster. I'm questioning if Americans can still trust him. After witnessing today's events, most Americans, including myself, wouldn't want to partner with Zelensky, despite my multiple visits to Ukraine. I spoke with President Trump last night, and he was optimistic about the deal. I'm incredibly proud of President Trump for showing the world that he is not to be trifled with. He was positive about getting a ceasefire and ending the war, but Zelensky seemed to want to provoke Trump in the Oval Office. JD did a great job.

I see the hatred for Putin, making a deal tough. I want peace and am aligned with the world. I can be tough, but deals require more than that. Previous chest-thumping didn't work, diplomacy is needed. Trump's engaging in diplomacy. Russia occupied parts of Ukraine, nobody stopped them. Ceasefires were signed but broken, prisoners weren't exchanged. What kind of diplomacy are we even talking about? I'm trying to end the destruction of your country, but don't come here and start a fight. You're forcing conscripts to the front lines. Be thankful I'm trying to resolve this conflict. You should be appreciating the country that's backing you far more than a lot of people said they should have, and has given you billions of dollars in military equipment. Be thankful. You don't have the cards. If we get a ceasefire, you'd want to take it.

Українці добре знають мене, і я комунікуватиму ризики без секретів. Головні компромісні речі були окреслені в ранковій угоді, на них і базуватимемось, будуючи партнерські відносини. Питання боргів ми не сприйматимемо. Ми говоримо про минуле. Якщо йтиметься про нову підтримку, США можуть ставити умови, бо безкоштовно нічого не буде. Translation: Ukrainians know me well, and I will communicate risks without secrets. The main compromise points were outlined in the morning agreement, and we will base our actions on them, building partnerships. We will not accept the issue of debts. We are talking about the past. If it concerns new support, the US may set conditions because nothing will be free.

- «Щиро дякую, щиро дякую за те, що приїхали.» - «щиро подякувати вам та вашим колегам, зокрема Конгресу. Ми неймовірно вдячні за таку двопартійну підтримку.» - «вся країна, всі американці на правильному боці, на боці правди, на боці демократії, вони переконані у перемозі України.» - «Посилює нас, посилює нашу позицію в цій війні. І тому дуже важливо, що ми розуміємо, що Сполучені Штати є лідером, надають нам найбільшу підтримку на полі бою, для наших збройних сил і, звісно, в фінансовому секторі з питань бюджету, що теж дуже важливо.» - «Тому що ми можемо виплачувати зарплатні людям, вчителям, лікарям.» - «Мільйони американців, які ніколи не виїзджали за територію Америки, але вони вішають українські прапори біля своїх домівок.» - «Я хотів би, щоб ті американці, які підтримують Україну, перемагали в суперечках, тому що це дозволить надавати підтримку рішучіше і швидше.» - "Thank you very much for coming." - "Thank you to you and your colleagues, in particular Congress. We are incredibly grateful for such bipartisan support." - "The whole country, all Americans on the right side, on the side of truth, on the side of democracy, they are convinced of Ukraine's victory." - "It strengthens us, strengthens our position in this war. And therefore it is very important that we understand that the United States is a leader, provides us the greatest support on the battlefield for our armed forces and, of course, in the financial sector regarding budget issues, which is also very important." - "Because we can pay salaries to people, teachers, doctors." - "Millions of Americans who have never left the territory of America, but they hang Ukrainian flags at their homes." - "I would like those Americans who support Ukraine to win arguments, because this will allow us to provide support more decisively and faster."

Говорящий заявил, что послал сигналы — позитивные и острые — лидерам США и Европы. Он честно и откровенно изложил ситуацию и свои взгляды, без цели угодить. Обсуждались проблемы поставок новых дальнобойных систем оружия, в том числе томагавки. «Я же сказал, что это приведёт к разрушению наших отношений, во всяком случае, наметившихся позитивных тенденций в этих отношениях.» Исход зависит не только от нас и не только от меня. The speaker stated that he sent signals — positive and sharp — to the leaders of the US and Europe. He spoke openly about the situation and his views, with no aim to please anyone. The discussion involved deliveries of new long-range weapons, including the Tomahawks. 'I said that this would lead to the destruction of our relations, at least the positive trends in these relations.' The outcome depends not only on us and not only on me.

Вопрос о возможной встрече с президентом США Трампом и украинском урегулировании остается актуальным. Россия не отказывалась от контактов с США, хотя предыдущая администрация их избегала. Трамп и я имели деловые, доверительные отношения. Если бы он был президентом в 2020 году, возможно, кризиса в Украине удалось бы избежать. Однако его администрация также вводила санкции против России, что не способствовало интересам обеих стран. Мы открыты к переговорам по украинской проблематике, но действующий запрет на переговоры со стороны Киева создает препятствия. Существуют точки соприкосновения между нашими странами в вопросах стратегической стабильности и экономики. Мы готовы к диалогу, но это зависит от выбора американской администрации. --- The question of a possible meeting with President Trump and the Ukrainian settlement remains relevant. Russia has not refused contacts with the US, although the previous administration avoided them. Trump and I had business, trusting relations. If he had been president in 2020, the crisis in Ukraine might have been avoided. However, his administration also imposed sanctions on Russia, which did not serve the interests of both countries. We are open to negotiations on the Ukrainian issue, but the current ban on negotiations from Kyiv creates obstacles. There are points of convergence between our countries on strategic stability and economic issues. We are ready for dialogue, but this depends on the choice of the American administration.

I'm thankful to the American people, President Trump, and Congress for the support you've given us these last three years. We are strategic partners, and we need to be honest with each other to stop Putin. I respect President Trump's desire to end this war, but no one wants it more than we do. We need him and our European partners to pressure Putin. I respect President Trump and the American people, and I don't believe we've done anything wrong. We need to openly discuss Ukraine's position. We are ready to sign the minerals deal as a first step towards security guarantees, but it’s not enough. I wanted to share my thoughts with the President because this is sensitive for our people, who want to know America is on our side. I want a just and lasting peace with security guarantees.

I'm grateful for the ongoing American support during these tough times, especially from President Trump and Congress. We need to be united against Putin and end this war. I respect President Trump and the American people, and I believe open dialogue is crucial. Signing the minerals deal is a step towards security guarantees, but it's not enough. I wanted to share my thoughts with the President. A public spat isn't good for anyone. We want peace, but it must be just and lasting, with strong negotiation power, a strong army, and security guarantees. I came to the US seeking peace and security guarantees. It will be difficult to hold off Russia without continued US support. I am ready for diplomacy with Russians, Europeans and the United States for peace. Only the Ukrainian people can decide my resignation.