Larisa Kozova18:56, 15.04.25
The Ukrainian leader said that “relevant representatives” were discussing issues outside their competence.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stressed that only the Ukrainian people can make decisions regarding the territories of our country . He made this statement in Odessa during a joint briefing with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
In particular, Zelensky was asked to comment on the statement of US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff about the “five regions” of Ukraine in the context of potential peace.

“Regarding territories. Ukraine is a sovereign state. And all territories belong to the unitary state of Ukraine. Therefore, only the people of Ukraine can speak about the territories of our state. And you know that for us, the “red lines” are to recognize any temporarily occupied territories as not Ukrainian, but Russian. Therefore, the relevant representatives are discussing issues beyond their competence,” the president said.
Witkoff’s questionable statements about Ukraine and Putin – what he said
Recall that US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff stated that residents of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions voted in a “referendum” that they allegedly want to be under the control of the Russian Federation . He then clarified that this opinion is widespread exclusively in Russia, and he himself does not take the side of either the Russian Federation or Ukraine. At the same time, Trump’s special representative added that “first of all, it is necessary to establish the essence of the problem.”
Witkoff also said that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin gave US President Donald Trump a portrait of him and said he prayed for the American leader when he was shot. Witkoff noted that he does not consider Putin a bad person, saying that several components led to the attack on Ukraine, not just one person.
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At the same time, Trump’s special representative added that “first of all, it is necessary to establish the essence of the problem.”
This tosser visited the essence of the problem last week, but he will never admit it.
It is necessary for these advisers to be familiar with history before they delve into any essences, imo. They appear to be getting their info from the invader, the aggressor and the propagandists. All of which make them appear not just incompetent but part of the essence too, since they spread they are fools enough to base important decisions on propaganda.
I simply cannot put myself into Trump’s or Witkoff’s position, to see things the mafia way. I grew up with a sense of righteousness, morals, and dignity, which they don’t have.
How much brain matter could you scrape out from both of their skulls? Would it fill a tablespoon?
“first of all, it is necessary to establish the essence of the problem.” – hey Wackoff – heres a subtitle hint: he’s the douche that sits in the Kremlin.
“discussing issues outside their competence”
LOL – as though there’s any competence in the trumpkov administration.