Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says intelligence indicates Washington and Moscow are discussing large-scale economic arrangements that could affect Ukraine without its participation.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that intelligence materials shown to him indicate Russia and the United States are discussing potential bilateral economic agreements valued at roughly $12 trillion, raising concerns in Kyiv that elements of the proposed framework could touch directly on Ukraine’s sovereignty, security, or long-term economic future, according to reporting by the Washington Post.
Speaking to reporters, Zelenskyy said Ukrainian intelligence services had obtained documents outlining what he described as a broad framework for expanded U.S.-Russian economic cooperation. He referred to the proposal as the “Dmitriev package,” naming Kirill Dmitriev, the head of Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, whom Zelenskyy described as a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
According to Zelenskyy, Dmitriev has become a central figure in recent diplomatic contacts tied to discussions about a possible ceasefire in Ukraine and efforts aimed at easing tensions between Moscow and Washington. Zelenskyy said the documents suggest economic engagement is being explored alongside parallel diplomatic tracks related to the war.
Zelenskyy did not specify which industries or sectors would be covered by the proposed agreements, nor did he explain how the $12 trillion valuation was calculated. He said, however, that the scale and scope of the framework raised alarms in Kyiv.
“We are not aware of all their bilateral economic or business agreements, but we are receiving some information on the matter,” Zelenskyy said. “There are also various signals, both in the media and elsewhere, that some of these agreements could also involve issues related to Ukraine — for example, our sovereignty or Ukraine’s security.”
He added that Ukraine has made its position clear to partners. “We are making it clear that Ukraine will not support any such even potential agreements about us that are made without us,” Zelenskyy said.
The White House has not publicly confirmed the existence of negotiations resembling the scale or scope described by Zelenskyy. U.S. officials have previously stated that sanctions imposed on Russia following its 2022 invasion of Ukraine would remain in place until Moscow significantly alters its course, including withdrawing its forces and respecting Ukraine’s territorial integrity.
Russia has also not publicly acknowledged any formal economic package under discussion with Washington. The Kremlin has repeatedly said it remains open to dialogue with Western countries while accusing the United States of prolonging the conflict through continued military assistance to Ukraine.
Dmitriev, who leads the Russian Direct Investment Fund, has played a prominent role in outreach to foreign investors and governments despite sweeping Western sanctions. Public reporting has also linked him to back-channel diplomatic efforts during earlier phases of the war.
Zelenskyy’s remarks come as Ukraine continues to press Western allies for sustained military and financial support, warning against negotiations that could sideline Kyiv or trade Ukrainian interests for broader geopolitical or economic arrangements. Ukrainian officials have insisted that any discussions concerning the country’s future must include Ukraine directly and adhere to principles of territorial integrity and international law.
The war, now entering its third year, has reshaped global energy markets, disrupted international supply chains, and triggered unprecedented sanctions on Russia, making any large-scale economic reengagement between Moscow and Washington politically sensitive and diplomatically complex.
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