The possibility of exchanging territories as part of achieving peace is hinted at by Zelensky. However, it is based on the condition that the US President Donald Trump can bring Russia to the negotiating table, emphasizes Zelensky in an interview with the British The Guardian.
We can exchange one territory for another, he says, but adds that he does not know which Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine he would ask for in exchange for Kursk, which Ukraine has control over.
I don't know, we'll see. But all our territories are important, there are no prioritized areas.
In the hour-long interview, The Guardian's correspondent in Kyiv then develops Zelensky's need for close contacts with both US politicians and business leaders.
There are those who say that Europe can offer security guarantees without the Americans, which I always respond negatively to, said Zelensky.
He said that Ukraine can offer lucrative contracts in the reconstruction of the country – which can attract President Donald Trump.
Those who help rescue Ukraine can (get the opportunity to) build up the country, together with Ukrainian companies. All these parts I am ready to discuss in detail, said Zelensky, addressing Washington DC.
The move is also made ahead of the security conference in Munich, Germany, where he will meet the US Vice President JD Vance.
