(FreePressBeacon.com) – In what seems like raising the white flag of surrender in the ongoing diplomatic drama between the United States and Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed regret over a spat in the Oval Office.
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Zelensky posted a capitulation tweet highlighting the pressing need to secure U.S. aid systems critical to Ukraine’s defense against Russian threats.
Yet, with Trump’s administration halting military assistance, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
The Ukrainian president expressed his readiness to work towards peace under Donald Trump’s leadership, despite labeling a recent White House meeting as “regrettable.”
This candid admission comes amid Trump’s contentious decision to suspend U.S. military aid to Ukraine while urging for peace negotiations.
Zelensky stated, “Nobody wants peace more than Ukrainians. My team and I stand ready to work under President Trump’s strong leadership to get a peace that lasts.”
This reflects his intent to mend ties and ensure continued support from the U.S.
As Zelensky navigates this intricate diplomatic landscape, he has proposed initial peace steps.
These include releasing prisoners and a truce on missile and drone attacks, contingent on Russia’s cooperation.
Meanwhile, the Trump administration’s demand for an apology from Zelensky signals the tension’s gravity.
However, the confrontation has not yet reached closure.
Zelensky’s commitment to a minerals and security deal with the U.S. remains in limbo after leaving the White House without an agreement signed. This deal is vital for Ukraine’s future security.
“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. We would like future cooperation and communication to be constructive,” Zelensky wrote.
Meanwhile, European leaders proposed a 30-day freeze on military strikes in Ukraine to nurture peace talks.
With Russia’s respect for any potential truce unclear, the risk of agreements favoring aggressors remains.
Zelensky must tread carefully to avoid concessions that could harm Ukraine’s sovereignty.
The fallout from these tensions is palpable. Trump’s initial promise of a swift resolution to the war is facing a challenge.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has reiterated the importance of U.S. aid.
He insists any settlement must reflect Ukraine’s terms, as Ukrainian forces continue to slow Russian advances in the Donetsk region despite the aid suspension challenges.
“Ukraine and America deserve a respectful dialogue and a clear position from one another. Especially when it comes to protecting lives during a full-scale war,” Zelensky said.
I would like to reiterate Ukraine’s commitment to peace.
None of us wants an endless war. Ukraine is ready to come to the negotiating table as soon as possible to bring lasting peace closer. Nobody wants peace more than Ukrainians. My team and I stand ready to work under…
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) March 4, 2025
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