Zelenskyy Exposes Alleged $12 Trillion Russian Economic Offer to Washington

2026-02-07 global

Kyiv, Saturday, 7 February 2026.
President Zelenskyy warns that the Kremlin has pitched a $12 trillion “Dmitriev package” to the U.S., a high-stakes economic lure designed to secure American cooperation at the expense of Ukrainian sovereignty.

Economic Diplomacy Meets Kinetic Warfare

Following Washington’s establishment of a firm June 2026 deadline for ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict—a directive previously reported as setting the stage for unprecedented negotiations in Miami [7]—new intelligence suggests the Kremlin is attempting to financially incentivize a favorable outcome. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed on February 6, 2026, that Moscow has presented a staggering $12 trillion economic proposal to the United States [1][3][4]. Dubbed the “Dmitriev package,” this offer was reportedly delivered by Kremlin negotiator and Russian Direct Investment Fund CEO Kirill Dmitriev during recent contacts in Washington [1][6]. The proposal appears to be a strategic pivot by Russia to leverage economic cooperation with the U.S. as a mechanism to bypass Kyiv’s sovereignty in bilateral deals [3][6].

The $12 Trillion “Dmitriev Package”

The scale of the alleged proposal is massive, with the valuation of the economic cooperation framework cited at approximately $12 trillion [1][2]. According to Ukrainian intelligence, this package aims to normalize U.S.-Russia economic relations, potentially at the expense of Ukrainian territorial interests [1][6]. President Zelenskyy expressed grave concerns that this financial lure is designed to signal American recognition of Russian claims over occupied territories, specifically Crimea [1][6]. While acknowledging that certain bilateral U.S.-Russia matters might not directly involve Ukraine, Zelenskyy emphasized that any agreement touching upon Ukrainian national interests or territory must not occur without Kyiv’s direct participation and consent [1][6]. He bluntly stated that Ukraine “will not support even probable such agreements by parties about us without us” [1][3].

Escalation Amidst Negotiation

While these high-stakes economic maneuvers unfold in diplomatic backchannels, the physical conflict has intensified significantly. Overnight into Saturday, February 7, 2026, Russia launched a massive aerial assault targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure [2][4]. The barrage included over 400 drones and approximately 40 missiles [2][4]. Ukrenergo, the state grid operator, reported strikes on eight facilities across eight different regions, forcing nuclear power plants to reduce output and exacerbating power deficits nationwide [2][4]. This kinetic escalation serves as a grim counterpoint to the peace talks, with Zelenskyy noting that the attacks deliberately targeted the grid supporting nuclear safety, threatening broader European security [4].

The Road to Miami

The revelation of the “Dmitriev package” and the renewed bombardment come just days before trilateral talks are scheduled to resume in the United States, likely in Miami next week [2][5]. These discussions follow a failed round of negotiations in Abu Dhabi on February 4–5, where the U.S. supported President Trump’s energy de-escalation initiative, but no breakthrough was achieved regarding the Donbas region [3]. Russia continues to demand a Ukrainian withdrawal from the Donbas—a condition Kyiv staunchly refuses [2][3]. With the Trump administration reportedly willing to apply pressure to meet the June deadline [2], the convergence of a $12 trillion economic carrot and the stick of continued infrastructure destruction places immense strain on the upcoming diplomatic engagements.

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