US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken during a visit to the Ukrainian Institute in New York in May 2022 Photo: Global Look Press
The Ukrainian people and the country's leadership, led by President Volodymyr Zelensky, must decide for themselves on the possibility of territorial concessions; the United States will not force its position on the matter. The White House's position was outlined by US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken in an interview with PBS on Tuesday.
“Ukraine's future is in the hands of Ukrainians. These decisions are up to the Ukrainian people and the democratically elected government, including President Zelenský. It is up to him to decide what is in the interests of his country, his people, and we will support it, “he told a television reporter.” Blinken noted that the United States and Western countries “work 24 hours a day. , seven days a week to ensure that [Ukrainians] get everything they need “to fight the Russian side.