Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday (4 March) described his recent confrontation with Donald Trump as "regrettable" and asserted his readiness to work under the US president’s leadership to achieve enduring peace, stating that it was "time to make things right."
His remarks followed Washington’s abrupt suspension of military aid to Kyiv, a decision that came just days after tensions flared between Zelensky and Trump during talks in Washington.
The acrimonious exchange prompted the US Secretary of State to urge the Ukrainian leader to issue an apology.
"Our meeting at the White House on Friday did not unfold as intended. It is regrettable that it transpired this way. It is time to make things right," Zelensky wrote on X.
"My team and I stand ready to work under President Trump's strong leadership to achieve a peace that lasts," he added.
Notably, Zelensky’s statement omitted any reference to the US decision to halt military assistance—a move that has dramatically shifted American policy on the war in Ukraine, aligning it with a more conciliatory approach towards Moscow.
The Ukrainian leader underscored Kyiv’s commitment to maintaining cooperation and dialogue with Washington.
"We deeply appreciate America’s efforts in supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty and independence," he said.
"None of us desires an unending war. Ukraine is prepared to engage in negotiations at the earliest opportunity to advance the cause of lasting peace. No one yearns for peace more than Ukrainians," he stated.
