Elon Musk mocks Zelensky’s conditions for possible talks with Russia

Elon Musk, a billionaire and Donald Trump’s nominee for the US Department of Government Efficiency, has questioned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s statements about the country’s position on negotiating options with Russia.

The American tycoon responded on his social network, X, to a news story about Zelensky’s statements on Saturday in which he said that America can’t force us to “sit back and listen” In conversation and also emphasized “We are a free country.”

His sense of humor is amazing? https://t.co/4BL4rTXaZS https://t.co/pacq5vNkza

– Elon Musk (@elonmusk) 16 November 2024

Musk responded, “His sense of humor is amazing.” Along with a laughing emoticon and a link to a 2021 BBC news item that highlighted that Zelensky was a comedian before devoting himself to politics.

Zelensky said this in an interview with Ukrainian Radio on Saturday “For our part, we must make every effort to end the war next yearThrough diplomatic channels. This is very important.” At the same time, Russian President Vladimir Putin “does not want to talk.” “I would like to agree to the terms of surrender on my behalf, but no one will inform you.” Emphasized.

The Ukrainian leader also acknowledged the changes that will occur with Donald Trump’s coming to the presidency of the United States pressure that could potentially transfer to Kyiv

To achieve progress. However, Zelensky stressed that he would look forward to more detailed information about his approach in a future meeting with Trump, which is already being prepared.

“I think the war is about to endNot in the abstract. There is no set date, but with the policies of the team leading the White House, the war will end soon. This is their vision, a promise to their society. We must not allow them to put pressure on us, to capture us, to show weakness.”

“Ukraine will not remain alone with the Russian Federation. What negotiations can be done with the killer?” There is nothing to negotiate in a weak position,” he argued.