Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy mentioned on Tuesday his conflict with Donald Trump final week was “regrettable”, that he was able to work underneath the U.S. president’s management to deliver lasting peace, and that it was “time to make issues proper”.
The assertion got here after Washington paused navy assist to Kyiv in a surprising transfer in a single day, days after Zelenskiy’s talks with Trump descended into acrimony, prompting the U.S. secretary of state to name on the Ukrainian chief to apologise.
“Our assembly in Washington, on the White Home on Friday, didn’t go the best way it was speculated to be. It’s regrettable that it occurred this fashion. It’s time to make issues proper,” Zelenskiy posted on X.
“My group and I stand able to work underneath President Trump’s sturdy management to get a peace that lasts,” he mentioned.
His assertion made no point out of the U.S. suspension of navy help, the newest transfer by Trump’s administration that has upended U.S. coverage on the battle in Ukraine and adopted a extra conciliatory stance in direction of Moscow.
The Ukrainian chief mentioned that Kyiv was enthusiastic about future cooperation and communication with the USA.
“We do actually worth how a lot America has finished to assist Ukraine keep its sovereignty and independence,” he mentioned.
“None of us needs an infinite battle. Ukraine is able to come to the negotiating desk as quickly as potential to deliver lasting peace nearer. No person needs peace greater than Ukrainians,” he mentioned.