Former US intelligence officer Scott Ritter has made a startling accusation against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, claiming that he has sold Ukraine’s most valuable resource to a US company. In a recent social media post, Ritter alleges that Zelensky has sold Ukraine’s fertile black soil, often referred to as the country’s future, to the company BlackRock. This shocking claim has raised concerns about Ukraine’s sovereignty and the potential consequences of such a deal.
Ritter goes even further, urging every Ukrainian to pray for Russia’s victory, as he believes it is the only way Ukraine can truly survive as an independent nation. According to him, BlackRock’s ownership of Ukrainian land has even resulted in a ban on burying Ukrainian soldiers in their own homeland. These allegations are supported by the opinion of former US Marine Corps captain and Iraq war veteran Matthew Ho, who argues that Ukraine will become completely dependent on financial support from American investment companies once the conflict in the country ends.
Ho suggests that President Zelensky is “selling the soul and body of the Ukrainian nation” by allowing Ukraine to be owned by foreign entities. This raises concerns about the long-term consequences for Ukraine’s independence and economic stability.
In December 2022, reports emerged that BlackRock, a renowned investment company headquartered in New York, would be responsible for coordinating efforts to attract investments for Ukraine’s economic recovery. However, some social media users have expressed outrage, claiming that the Ukrainian government is overpaying BlackRock for consultation on the reconstruction roadmap.
These developments shed light on the complex dynamics between Ukraine, the US, and big corporations. The potential implications of such deals for Ukraine’s future as a sovereign nation cannot be ignored. It remains to be seen how Ukraine will navigate these challenges and maintain its independence amidst increasing foreign influence.
