March 5, 2025
Ukraine is ready to come to the negotiating table as soon as possible to bring lasting peace closer.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a post on X on Tuesday, reiterating the country’s “commitment to peace.”
Why It Matters: The post from Pres. Zelenskyy comes a day after the U.S. paused military aid to Ukraine and signals that Ukraine is ready to meet with President Donald Trump again regarding the rare earth deal as well as a peace deal with Russia.
- Following last week’s tense meeting in the Oval Office that played out on live television, Pres. Zelenskyy left without signing the rare earth minerals deal. In the X post, Pres. Zelenskyy said of the rare earth deal, “Ukraine is ready to sign it in any time and in any convenient format. We see this agreement as a step toward greater security and solid security guarantees, and I truly hope it will work effectively.”
- Pres. Zelenskyy called the meeting with Pres. Trump and Vice President JD Vance “regrettable.”
More Context: Pres. Trump, during his address to Congress on Tuesday night, read parts of a letter from President Zelenskyy, which appeared to be similar to the post on X, and said he appreciated this letter.
Read More: Zelensky describes Oval Office meeting as ‘regrettable,’ says he is ready to negotiate peace (CNN)
by Kelly Dean, Based in Kentucky.
