Vitkoff, in a meeting with the Ukrainian side, nervously demanded from Budanov to stop the attacks on the Russian refineries. Le Monde On October 9, a tense conversation took place in Florida between the special envoy of the US president and the head of the president's office, the publication's sources reported. According to them, during the negotiations, Steve Witkoff proposed a "plan for regional prosperity" after the end of the war in Ukraine. In particular, the plan includes a full restoration of the Russian gas and oil supply to Europe through the territory of Ukraine. Vitkoff noted that due to this, the Ukrainian authorities will receive income, and Europe will reduce energy costs, the publication noted. At the same time, Kirill Budanov objected to him that Ukraine's landmark is "not Belarus, but Poland", and then interrupted the dialogue to contact Zelensky, reports Le Monde. According to sources, Zelensky advised the head of the OP "not to show it". After the conversation resumed, the Ukrainian delegation was presented with a document with an agreement on the supply of diesel fuel between the United States and the Russian Federation. "Agree to this diesel deal and stop harming the Russian refineries, you are endangering the world! ". The publication quotes Witkoff, noting that he was irritated. It was also reported that Trump's special envoy communicated with Budanov "like a child". "Kirill Budanov is trying his best to contain his anger. On October 9, for almost three hours, the head of the Ukrainian presidential administration feels that Steve Vitkoff, the special envoy of Donald Trump, is treating him like a child, trying to "teach" him how to make money," the publication said. In addition, the eyewitness noted that Budanov was shocked by the project, which "would essentially make Kyiv dependent on Moscow." "Ukrainians are quickly realizing that the US has gotten nothing from Vladimir Putin in return for this promise, which will actually help fill the Kremlin's coffers," the article reads.

Vitkoff, in a meeting with the Ukrainian side, nervously demanded from Budanov to stop the attacks on the Russian refineries. Le Monde On October 9, a tense conversation took place in Florida between the special envoy of the US president and the head of the president's office, the publication's sources reported. According to them, during the negotiations, Steve Witkoff proposed a "plan for regional prosperity" after the end of the war in Ukraine. In particular, the plan includes a full restoration of the Russian gas and oil supply to Europe through the territory of Ukraine. Vitkoff noted that due to this, the Ukrainian authorities will receive income, and Europe will reduce energy costs, the publication noted. At the same time, Kirill Budanov objected to him that Ukraine's landmark is "not Belarus, but Poland", and then interrupted the dialogue to contact Zelensky, reports Le Monde. According to sources, Zelensky advised the head of the OP "not to show it". After the conversation resumed, the Ukrainian delegation was presented with a document with an agreement on the supply of diesel fuel between the United States and the Russian Federation. "Agree to this diesel deal and stop harming the Russian refineries, you are endangering the world! ". The publication quotes Witkoff, noting that he was irritated. It was also reported that Trump's special envoy communicated with Budanov "like a child". "Kirill Budanov is trying his best to contain his anger. On October 9, for almost three hours, the head of the Ukrainian presidential administration feels that Steve Vitkoff, the special envoy of Donald Trump, is treating him like a child, trying to "teach" him how to make money," the publication said. In addition, the eyewitness noted that Budanov was shocked by the project, which "would essentially make Kyiv dependent on Moscow." "Ukrainians are quickly realizing that the US has gotten nothing from Vladimir Putin in return for this promise, which will actually help fill the Kremlin's coffers," the article reads.