The Ukrainian president, Volodimir Zelenskystated that if the United States cuts funds to his country, Ukraine will lose the war against Russia.
During a televised interview on the program Special Report of the chain Fox NewsZelensky assured that American support is crucial for the survival and victory of Ukraine in the conflict that already exceeds the 1,000 days.
“If they cut (the funds), I think we will lose,” said the president from one of the battle fronts in kyiv.
Zelensky stressed that although Ukraine would continue to fight with its own resources, these would not be enough to win the war or guarantee the country’s survival.
“We will stay and fight. We have production, but it is not enough to win. And I think it’s not enough to survive. But it will be, if that is the American choice, then we will decide what we have to do”declared the Ukrainian president.
He noted that unity between Ukraine, the United States and Europe is vital at this time of the conflict.
“It is very dangerous to lose unity in Europe and, more importantly, unity between Ukraine and the United States”, he stated.
He also reiterated his commitment to diplomacy as a means to achieve peace, although he expressed doubts about the disposition of the Russian president, Vladimir Putinto participate in serious negotiations.
According to the Ukrainian president, the US administration has “the strength, the authorities and the weapons” to pressure Russiadecrease the price of energy resources and limit Putin’s ability to continue the invasion.
In response to a question from journalist Trey Yingst, Zelensky maintained that the resolution of the war “depends a lot on Putin. He can do it. You may be willing to end this war.” However, he assured that the role of the United States is even more decisive.
The interview occurred after comments by the president-elect, Donald Trumpwho has advocated reducing the supply of weapons to Ukraine and reach an agreement to end the conflict.
Trump, critic of the multimillion-dollar aid packages approved by the administration Joe Bidenhas promised to end the war without specifying how he will achieve it. In this context, Zelensky sent a clear message to the next Republican administration, which will take power in January 2025.
“It is not enough with the production we have. I think we will not survive without the support we have received”Zelensky reiterated, emphasizing that the future of Ukraine It depends on the decisions that the US authorities make in the coming months.
This week, the allies of Trump They harshly criticized the decision of Biden to allow Ukraine use long-range US-made missiles to attack targets within Russia.
Critics have accused Biden of a “dangerous escalation,” arguing that these attacks could provoke an aggressive response from Moscow.
However, the current administration has defended its stance as a necessary measure to balance the forces in the conflict and weaken Russia’s military infrastructure.
Previously, during the blocking in Congress of the aid packages to Ukrainethe Ukrainian leader addressed lawmakers directly, highlighting the importance of bipartisan support. His message helped Congress finally approve the requested assistance.
Zelensky has insisted that American aid is not only vital for Ukrainebut also for the stability of the entire Europa in the face of Russian aggression.
For their part, the presidents of the three main European institutions, Ursula von der Leyen (European Commission), Charles Michel (European Council) and Roberta Metsola (European Parliament), reaffirmed their unconditional support for Ukraine.
“On the 1,000th day of Russia’s atrocious war, Europe stands next to Ukraine. For every day of the war. And every day from then on”said von der Leyen.
In his speech with Fox NewsZelensky reiterated that the ability Ukraine to resist and survive is directly linked to the decisions made by its main ally.
(With information from Europa Press, AFP and EFE)
