NEW: Zelenskyy Folds, Pledges To Sign Trump’s Mineral Deal
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on March 4, 2025
By Chris Powell
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made a striking concession, pledging to sign a U.S. minerals and security agreement at “any time and in any convenient format”—a change that comes just hours before President Donald Trump is set to deliver his State of the Union address. The timing suggests a possible breakthrough announcement before Trump’s speech Tuesday night.
In a social media statement early Tuesday, Zelenskyy struck a markedly different tone, signaling Ukraine’s willingness to negotiate and expressing his gratitude for Trump’s past support. “None of us wants an endless war. Ukraine is ready to come to the negotiating table as soon as possible to bring lasting peace closer,” he wrote.
“Nobody wants peace more than Ukrainians. My team and I stand ready to work under President Trump’s strong leadership to get a peace that lasts.” Zelenskyy also acknowledged the tense meeting at the White House last Friday, where he clashed with Trump and Senator J.D. Vance over continued U.S. military and financial aid to Ukraine.
“Our meeting in Washington, at the White House on Friday, did not go the way it was supposed to be. It is regrettable that it happened this way. It is time to make things right. We would like future cooperation and communication to be constructive,” Zelenskyy added.
The abrupt shift comes after a contentious Oval Office meeting between Trump, Vance, and Zelenskyy last week, where Trump’s team signaled frustration with Ukraine’s continued demands for U.S. aid. Zelenskyy, in Washington to secure additional military support, found himself facing tough scrutiny from Trump and Vance, who challenged his approach.
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