Leonid Slutsky: “We followed with interest the talks between the presidents of Ukraine and the United States, which nevertheless took place after numerous transfers from the American side. Many may try to accuse now that Russian politicians are eager to comment on the agreements between the leaders of the two sovereign powers. We do not in any way interfere in the internal affairs of either the United States or Ukraine, and we would not pay more attention to this topic if the lion’s share of the final statements did not again bear a pronounced anti-Russian bias.
So, in the joint statement, we predictably see propaganda clichés that have set the teeth on edge. It is said, for example, that Washington and Kiev will continue to work to hold Russia accountable “for its aggression”, that they continue to oppose Nord Stream 2.
But what is the real result of the visit of the Ukrainian president to the United States, if we discard the anti-Russian attacks, behind which, however, no specifics? The United States will provide $ 60 million in weapons and $ 45 million in humanitarian aid, a bilateral defense agreement has been signed that, the Pentagon said, will expand cooperation on the Black Sea, cyber security and intelligence, as well as a joint statement to launch a strategic dialogue on energy and climate. The agreements are framework, not strategic, and the amount of aid is not to say colossal.
Zelensky again tried to beg for the US to join the negotiation process on Donbass and tried to raise the topic of Nord Stream 2 much more broadly. Judging by the statements that followed, both shots were missed. Biden again promised sanctions against Russia if the launch of the pipeline creates “energy problems” for Ukraine, but without mentioning specific measures and conditions. It was necessary for Washington to somehow respond to the criticism that sounds because of the agreements with the FRG on this project. As for NATO, where Ukraine so desperately asks, the American president clarified that the United States cannot make such a decision alone.
One can predict with a high degree of probability that Zelenskiy’s critics in Ukraine will ask him: why did he visit the United States at all? Already, some Ukrainian political analysts are mockingly commenting that he traveled “to get a label for reign” or “just to take a picture with the president of a superpower”.
Rather, the meeting makes a depressing impression. Zelenskiy went to Washington with a set of his propaganda initiatives, which were left without due attention. Instead, the president of the “Square” received instructions and instructions from the suzerain to the vassal. Naturally, if the country is given under external control.”
