Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated his country’s willingness to engage in peace negotiations, emphasising that Ukraine does not seek an “endless war.” Writing on X (formerly Twitter), Zelensky stated, “Ukraine is ready to come to the negotiating table as soon as possible to bring lasting peace closer. Nobody wants peace more than Ukrainians.”
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He expressed his administration’s readiness to work under US President Donald Trump’s leadership to reach a lasting peace deal. “My team and I stand ready to work under President Trump’s strong leadership to get a peace that lasts,” he wrote.
Acknowledging US support
Zelensky expressed gratitude for American assistance, particularly highlighting Trump’s past military aid to Ukraine. “We do really value how much America has done to help Ukraine maintain its sovereignty and independence,” he wrote. “And we remember the moment when things changed when President Trump provided Ukraine with Javelins. We are grateful for this.”
Addressing recent tensions with the US
Acknowledging the tense White House meeting with Trump on Friday (February 28), Zelensky admitted that it did not go as planned. “Our meeting in Washington, at the White House on Friday, did not go the way it was supposed to be. It is regrettable that it happened this way. It is time to make things right,” he stated, calling for a more constructive approach moving forward.
Commitment to minerals and security agreement
Zelensky also reaffirmed Ukraine’s readiness to finalise a minerals and security agreement with the US. “Ukraine is ready to sign it at any time and in any convenient format,” he wrote, stressing that such an agreement would be a step toward stronger security guarantees. “We see this agreement as a step toward greater security and solid security guarantees, and I truly hope it will work effectively.”
