Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated his nation’s willingness to interact in peace negotiations, emphasising that Ukraine doesn’t search an “countless warfare.” Writing on X (previously Twitter), Zelensky said, “Ukraine is able to come to the negotiating desk as quickly as attainable to convey lasting peace nearer. No one desires peace greater than Ukrainians.”
He expressed his administration’s readiness to work beneath US President Donald Trump’s management to succeed in a long-lasting peace deal. “My crew and I stand able to work beneath President Trump’s robust management to get a peace that lasts,” he wrote.
Proposed steps towards peace
Outlining Ukraine’s preliminary steps for de-escalation, Zelensky urged a mutual settlement with Russia to halt missile strikes and different assaults on civilian infrastructure.
“The primary levels may very well be the discharge of prisoners and truce within the sky—ban on missiles, long-range drones, bombs on vitality and different civilian infrastructure—and truce within the sea instantly, if Russia will do the identical,” he proposed.
He additional emphasised the urgency of a swift decision, saying, “Then we wish to transfer very quick by all subsequent levels and to work with the US to agree a robust ultimate deal.”
Acknowledging US assist
Zelensky expressed gratitude for American help, significantly highlighting Trump’s previous army assist to Ukraine. “We do actually worth how a lot America has carried out to assist Ukraine keep its sovereignty and independence,” he wrote. “And we keep in mind the second when issues modified when President Trump supplied Ukraine with Javelins. We’re grateful for this.”
Addressing current tensions with the US
Acknowledging the tense White Home assembly with Trump on Friday (February 28), Zelensky admitted that it didn’t go as deliberate. “Our assembly in Washington, on the White Home on Friday, didn’t go the best way it was imagined to be. It’s regrettable that it occurred this fashion. It’s time to make issues proper,” he said, calling for a extra constructive method transferring ahead.
Dedication to minerals and safety settlement
Zelensky additionally reaffirmed Ukraine’s readiness to finalise a minerals and safety settlement with the US. “Ukraine is able to signal it at any time and in any handy format,” he wrote, stressing that such an settlement could be a step towards stronger safety ensures. “We see this settlement as a step towards higher safety and stable safety ensures, and I really hope it can work successfully.”
