The USA and Russia may sign an economic agreement for $12 trillion: how it relates to Ukraine

Ukraine does not have complete information about possible bilateral agreements between the USA and Russia and will not support any decisions regarding it without the participation of the Ukrainian side. This was stated by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky after the report of the delegation that participated in the trilateral negotiations in Abu Dhabi on February 4-5. This is reported by Interfax-Ukraine.

According to the president, there is a likelihood of signing economic documents between Washington and Moscow. The Ukrainian side is receiving various signals regarding such agreements, including about a so-called economic cooperation package worth about $12 trillion that the Russian side presented in the USA.

Economic agreement between the USA and Russia: what is known

Volodymyr Zelensky noted that from open sources and intelligence information, there are reports about possible agreements between the USA and Russia, which may involve issues related to Ukraine, particularly sovereignty and security.

The president emphasized that Kyiv has clearly outlined its position: Ukraine does not recognize and will not support any decisions about itself made without its participation. He also suggested that Russia might offer the USA separate political scenarios, particularly regarding occupied territories.

Negotiations between the USA and Russia: risks for Ukraine

Separately, Zelensky mentioned possible signals from the Kremlin regarding the occupied Crimea and suggested that Moscow might try to persuade the USA to recognize it, understanding that Ukraine will not agree to it.

The president also expressed the opinion that direct conversations about control over Ukrainian territories, including Donbas, might be held between President Donald Trump and President Putin. At the same time, he emphasized that the end of the war is possible only under fair conditions and without rewards for the aggressor.

Zelensky stressed that some aspects of the USA-Russia relations may not concern Ukraine, however, any agreements affecting national interests, territories, or the rights of Ukrainians cannot be made without Kyiv's participation.

It should be noted that the USA and Ukraine are discussing plans to achieve a peace agreement with Russia by March, although deadlines may shift. The agreement is expected to be put to a referendum simultaneously with the national elections in Ukraine.