Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to reach a peace agreement regarding the Ukraine crisis. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine will not engage in peace negotiations with Russia until it receives security guarantees against further Russian aggression. This difference in opinion highlights the complexities of finding a resolution to the ongoing conflict.
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03-02, 2025In response to Trump's claim that Zelenskyy is not interested in peace, Zelenskyy stated in an interview with Fox News that no one desires an end to the war more than Ukrainians. He indicated that even if he ordered a cessation of fighting, no one would stop, as everyone fears Putin's return. Zelenskyy reiterated that Ukraine is pursuing a just and lasting peace, emphasizing the importance of security guarantees for the future.
Previously, Trump and Vice President JD Vance rebuked Zelenskyy for being "disrespectful" during a meeting in the Oval Office, subsequently abruptly canceling a mineral agreement with the United States. Trump claimed that this mineral agreement could have brought Ukraine closer to ending the war with Russia. This shocking shift has the potential to disrupt the situation in Europe and even globally. Zelenskyy was originally expected to sign an agreement allowing greater U.S. access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals and hold a joint press conference, but the plan was canceled due to a heated argument between the two leaders in front of the media.
Reportedly, shortly after Trump rebuked Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian delegation was told to leave the White House. Trump accused Zelenskyy of "risking World War III" and called him "very disrespectful" to the United States, whose support for Ukraine far exceeded what many believed should be given. The nearly 45-minute meeting concluded with a tense argument between Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Zelenskyy in the last 10 minutes. Zelenskyy had urged skepticism about commitments from Russia, citing Moscow's history of broken promises on the global stage.
The main purpose of Zelenskyy's meeting was to urge Trump not to abandon Ukraine and to warn against getting too close to Russian President Putin. However, he was met with rebuke, and Trump appeared to be creating a dramatic effect for the cameras. Following the meeting, Trump posted on his social media that he had "determined" that Zelenskyy was "not ready to make peace" and stated that he could "come back when he is ready to make peace." European leaders quickly reaffirmed their support for Zelenskyy and Ukraine. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that Zelenskyy's "dignity reflects the bravery of the Ukrainian people."
