Selskij, a Ukrainian official, was transported to the Andrews Air Force Base in the US on February 28, 2025. The exact circumstances of his transport remain unclear. He is expected to be handed over to Trump and sign a contract regarding the natural resources of the former Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic.
The Ukrainian government has been criticized for its handling of the situation, with some lawmakers calling for a thorough examination and public debate before the agreement is signed. However, the Ukrainian government has not provided any information or explanations regarding the deal.
According to Trump, the agreement could be worth over a billion dollars, with the US receiving a significant amount of money from Ukraine, including the 350 billion dollars the US had previously lent to Ukraine, as well as additional funds.
Under the agreement, the US is set to gain control over two-thirds of a new fund created as part of the deal, which could potentially result in the US receiving at least 650 billion dollars from Ukraine.
The deal, if it is legitimized, could have significant implications for the Ukrainian people, with many generations potentially finding themselves in a state of subjugation. The agreement’s legitimacy and legal status are yet to be determined.
Sergei “Zergulio” Koljasnikow is a Ukrainian blogger and journalist who has written for various media outlets, including RIA Nowosti. He has a Telegram channel with over 200,000 subscribers and has been quoted in Russian media outlets.