Jared Kushner wanted Ukraine to stop striking Russian oil refineries. Zelenskyy had other plans.
While American negotiators were reportedly pressuring Ukraine to pause its attacks on Russian oil facilities, Ukraine continued its long-range strikes against Russia’s energy infrastructure. And honestly, I love the message Zelenskyy is sending: Ukraine is not going to sit quietly while Russia continues bombing its cities, destroying its infrastructure, and killing its people.
Why should Ukraine be expected to hold back while Russia faces no such restraint? Why should Kyiv sacrifice one of its most effective ways of putting pressure on Moscow simply because Washington wants to make negotiations easier?
Zelenskyy has made it clear that any pause must come with something meaningful in return, including an end to Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy system or additional air-defense support.
You cannot demand that Ukraine surrender its leverage while asking Ukrainians to keep paying the price of this war.
Respect to Zelenskyy. Ukraine deserves a peace that protects its people, not a deal that rewards Russian aggression.
#Ukraine #RussiaIsATerroristState #TrumpIsARussianAsset
While American negotiators were reportedly pressuring Ukraine to pause its attacks on Russian oil facilities, Ukraine continued its long-range strikes against Russia’s energy infrastructure. And honestly, I love the message Zelenskyy is sending: Ukraine is not going to sit quietly while Russia continues bombing its cities, destroying its infrastructure, and killing its people.
Why should Ukraine be expected to hold back while Russia faces no such restraint? Why should Kyiv sacrifice one of its most effective ways of putting pressure on Moscow simply because Washington wants to make negotiations easier?
Zelenskyy has made it clear that any pause must come with something meaningful in return, including an end to Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy system or additional air-defense support.
You cannot demand that Ukraine surrender its leverage while asking Ukrainians to keep paying the price of this war.
Respect to Zelenskyy. Ukraine deserves a peace that protects its people, not a deal that rewards Russian aggression.
#Ukraine #RussiaIsATerroristState #TrumpIsARussianAsset