Zelensky: Victory impossible if US officially supports Russia

Dependence on Washington's position

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed the conviction that if the United States of America officially takes Russia's side, victory in the war will become unattainable. The head of state emphasised that in such a scenario, the country simply would not be able to withstand the pressure.

«Якщо США офіційно займуть позицію на боці Росії, звичайно, ми не зможемо перемогти. Ми не зможемо встояти. Ми сподіваємося, що Трамп буде на нашому боці, або принаймні займе нейтральну позицію» (If the US officially takes a position on the side of Russia, of course, we will not be able to win. We will not be able to withstand. We hope that Trump will be on our side, or at least take a neutral position), the president emphasised.

Appeal to Donald Trump

In response to a question on whether he still considers the American leader an ally, Zelensky expressed hope that Donald Trump will continue to support Ukraine or maintain a neutral position.

«Я сподіваюсь на це. Якщо США підтримуватимуть Путіна, я маю на увазі, це неймовірно. Це трагедія, історична помилка і велика трагедія» (I hope for this. If the US supports Putin, I mean, it is incredible. It is a tragedy, a historic mistake and a great tragedy), the head of state said.

Challenge to review decisions

Zelensky added that he hopes for Trump to review his decisions, which, according to the Ukrainian president, are erroneous.

«Це не допоможе нам, і це не допоможе Сполученим Штатам» (This will not help us, and it will not help the United States), Zelensky concluded.