In a lengthy post on X, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reaffirmed his commitment to achieving lasting peace between Ukraine and Russia—just hours after U.S. Vice President JD Vance accused him of “entitlement” and questioned the sincerity of his peace efforts.
Zelensky, who recently announced that Ukraine is "ready to sign" a minerals deal with the U.S., made the statement just days after a tense three-way meeting in the Oval Office with U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President Vance. He emphasized that any peace agreement would depend on three key factors.
The 47-year-old leader, whom Trump recently referred to as a dictator, wrote: "I want to reiterate Ukraine’s unwavering commitment to peace. None of us wants an endless war. Ukraine stands ready to negotiate as soon as possible to bring lasting peace closer. No one wants peace more than Ukrainians. My team and I are prepared to work under President Trump’s strong leadership to secure a lasting agreement."
He outlined initial steps toward de-escalation: "We are ready to act quickly to end the war. The first phases should include the release of prisoners and an immediate truce in the sky—meaning a ban on missiles, long-range drones, and bombings of energy and civilian infrastructure—as well as a ceasefire at sea, provided Russia does the same. From there, we aim to move swiftly through the next stages and collaborate with the U.S. to finalize a strong and lasting peace deal."
Zelensky also expressed gratitude for American support, recalling a pivotal moment when Trump provided Ukraine with Javelin missiles: "We deeply appreciate everything America has done to help Ukraine preserve its sovereignty and independence. We remember when the tide shifted—when President Trump supplied Ukraine with Javelins. We remain grateful for that."
Reflecting on Friday’s Oval Office meeting, he acknowledged the tension: "Our meeting in Washington did not go as planned. Unfortunately, that’s how it happened. It is time to set things right. We want future cooperation and dialogue to be constructive."
On the minerals and security agreement, Zelensky reaffirmed Ukraine’s readiness: "We are prepared to sign the deal at any time, in any format. We view this agreement as a step toward greater security and stronger guarantees, and I truly hope it will be effective."
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