Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky publicly expressed regret over his recent confrontation with President Trump, reaffirming his willingness to cooperate and sign a U.S. minerals deal. Following Trump's suspension of military aid to Ukraine, Zelensky aimed to mend ties by acknowledging the need for constructive communication. He reiterated Ukraine's commitment to peace and thanked the U.S. for its support, especially regarding military assistance. Zelensky proposed steps to initiate peace talks, including prisoner releases and a truce in hostilities, emphasizing Ukraine's desire for lasting peace.
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.
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. We are ready to work fast to end the war.
Ukrainians really value how much America has done to help Ukraine maintain its sovereignty and independence, and I explicitly thanked Trump for providing Ukraine with Javelin weapon systems in his first term.
As part of the first stages of a deal, we propose moving forward with the release of prisoners by both Russia and Ukraine, and implementing a truce.
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