Zelenskyy Signals Willingness to Work with Trump After US Aid Suspension: 'Ready to Work Under President Trump's Strong Leadership'

In the high-stakes world of international diplomacy, where social media plays an ever-growing role, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has publicly stated his willingness to collaborate with President Donald Trump on a peace plan to end Ukraine’s conflict with Russia.

On Friday, tensions escalated during an Oval Office meeting, with the strained relationship between the two leaders seemingly breaking down after a heated exchange that resulted in Zelenskyy departing Washington. By Monday, the Trump administration further emphasized its departure from former President Joe Biden’s policies by halting all military assistance to Ukraine, a stark contrast to Biden’s approach of increasing aid toward the end of his tenure.

By Tuesday, Zelenskyy appeared to take a more conciliatory stance, signaling a shift in tone through a message posted on X.

“I would like to reiterate Ukraine’s commitment to peace,” Zelenskyy stated, seemingly countering Trump’s suggestion that Ukraine prioritized military success over diplomatic resolution.

“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.”

Zelenskyy acknowledged the necessity of working with Trump, rather than expecting Trump to align with Ukraine’s stance.

“My team and I stand ready to work under President Trump’s strong leadership to get a peace that lasts,” he wrote.

He also provided insight into what an initial truce could involve.

“We are ready to work fast to end the war, and the first stages could be the release of prisoners and truce in the sky — ban on missiles, long-ranged drones, bombs on energy and other civilian infrastructure — and truce in the sea immediately, if Russia will do the same,” he explained.

“Then we want to move very fast through all next stages and to work with the US to agree a strong final deal.”

Zelenskyy also acknowledged past support from Trump.

“We do really value how much America has done to help Ukraine maintain its sovereignty and independence. And we remember the moment when things changed when President Trump provided Ukraine with Javelins. We are grateful for this,” he wrote.

Reflecting on the contentious Oval Office meeting, he added, “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.”

Zelenskyy further suggested that a partnership between Ukraine and the United States in rare earth minerals could mark the beginning of a strengthened alliance.

“Regarding the agreement on minerals and security, Ukraine is ready to sign it in any time and in any convenient format. We see this agreement as a step toward greater security and solid security guarantees, and I truly hope it will work effectively,” he concluded.

On Tuesday, Vice President J.D. Vance indicated that the minerals agreement remains on the table.

“I think the president is still committed to the mineral deal,” Vance said.

He emphasized that Trump’s actions are meant to send a clear message to Ukraine.

“We think the Ukrainian troops have fought very bravely, but we are at a point here where neither Europe nor the United States nor the Ukrainians can continue this war indefinitely, so it is important that everybody come to the table, and the president is trying to send a very explicit message,” Vance said.