Zelenskyy: Russia, Stop Dreaming—Donbas Is Ours, and You Owe Us $100 Billion for Reconstruction
On the evening of December 29, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded on social media to Russia's stance on Donbas, emphasizing that Ukraine will demand compensation from Russia for national reconstruction.On December 28, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with U.S. President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago.
Zelenskyy stated bluntly, "As for withdrawing troops from Donbas, it's an open secret that this is what Russia wants. In their fantasies, they wish we simply didn't exist on our own country's territory. These illusions have persisted for years. But we have our land, our territorial integrity, our oblasts, and our interests. We will act in accordance with Ukraine's interests."
He further said, "We want Russia to pay us—and it must be reparations. What matters to us is securing funds to rebuild our oblasts. There are also reparation-linked loans—we've already resolved this issue with European countries, as most of the frozen assets are concentrated in Europe. I'm pleased they support our position. We will receive the first tranche of $100 billion over the next two years. Without war, we would use this money to rebuild our country. If we must defend ourselves, we also have the funds to cover defense expenses."
This statement underscores Ukraine's firm stance on territorial integrity and financial compensation in peace negotiations. Zelenskyy also denied Russian allegations that Ukraine attacked Putin's residence, calling it a "typical Russian lie."
The EU's freezing of 30 billion euros worth of Russian assets = two years' reconstruction cost for Ukraine. To put it bluntly, this is using Russia's own money to slap Russia in the face 沉默 发表于 2026-1-1 00:39
The EU's freezing of 30 billion euros worth of Russian assets = two years' reconstruction cost for U ...
"It's not just 30 billion that has been frozen. After a long argument, they still dare not use Russian assets to support Ukraine, but instead resort to loans." Ukraine didn't have such a vast area before. After its separation from the Soviet Union, some of its land became part of Russia. Now, it's reasonable for Russia to want it back! Russia must counterattack and reclaim your land. Go for it! From a historical and socio-ethnic perspective, the Eastern Ukraine region belongs to Russia. However, from an international law perspective, the Soviet Union originally assigned it to Ukraine, and it still belongs to Ukraine after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. If Ukraine had not been hostile to ethnic Russians within its borders, and had not been bent on joining NATO, which angered Russia, Ukraine would not have come to this point today. Given the current situation, to insist that it is our territory is only to bring disgrace upon oneself 格力 发表于 2026-1-1 00:45
From a historical and socio-ethnic perspective, the Eastern Ukraine region belongs to Russia. Howeve ...
From the perspective of international law, it is not Ukraine's either, as Ukraine abolished its border treaty with Russia in 2018. The driver possesses a typical gambler's mentality, believing that unless a miracle occurs, he will ultimately lose everything. Such a mindset is unsuited for a politician, let alone a leader of a country. Zelensky is similar to Niu Er in the Water Margin, who only settles down when Yang Zhi is killed. Every time Ukraine 🇺🇦 is on the verge of collapse, they will release smoke screens for peace talks! Once they regain their fighting strength, they will immediately change their tune! Continuing to clash with Russia to the death is the established plan of the West. Consume the strength of the polar bear Why has Donbass, a territory of Ukraine, been inexplicably taken away by Russia? What is Putin's purpose in invading Ukraine? Is it to oppose Ukraine joining NATO or to find an excuse to wage war and occupy Ukrainian territory? This question needs to be clarified.