It’s been able to do so in part thanks to record oil and gas revenues, as it has filled a supply gap during the energy crisis triggered by Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. In 2022 alone, hydrocarbon sales generated roughly $150 billion for its national coffers,

As for Russian concessions, I’m not aware of any,” Zelenskyy said. “I don’t consider their statements that they’re ready not to seize more of Ukraine to be concessions. Nor do I see it as a concession when they propose we withdraw from territory they don’t even control.