Kyiv Ready for Negotiations as Trump Signals Breakthrough
U.S. President Donald Trump has revealed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed willingness to engage in peace talks with Russia and finalize a mineral agreement with the United States.
This announcement comes just days after a tense standoff at the White House.
During his address to Congress, Trump shared details from a letter he received from Zelensky, in which the Ukrainian leader emphasized his country’s desire for lasting peace.
“Ukraine is ready to come to the negotiating table as soon as possible to bring lasting peace closer. Nobody wants peace more than the Ukrainians,” Trump quoted Zelensky as saying.
Zelensky also reaffirmed Ukraine’s commitment to working under Trump’s leadership to secure a peace deal while expressing gratitude for U.S. support in maintaining Ukraine’s sovereignty.
Tensions at the White House
The news follows a dramatic confrontation at the White House last Friday, where Zelensky and Trump had a heated exchange.
Vice President JD Vance accused the Ukrainian leader of being ungrateful for U.S. military aid, while Trump criticized Zelensky’s position, stating he had “no cards” left to play.
Zelensky left the meeting without signing a controversial U.S.-Ukraine mineral agreement, which would grant the United States significant control over Ukraine’s mineral resources.
In response, the Trump administration announced a suspension of all military aid to Ukraine.
Trump Hints at Russian Cooperation
Despite the rocky discussions, Trump hinted at possible progress with Moscow.
“Simultaneously, we’ve had serious discussions with Russia and have received strong signals that they are ready for peace,” he told Congress.
He concluded his remarks by asking, “Wouldn’t that be beautiful?”—suggesting optimism for an end to the ongoing conflict.
What’s Next for Ukraine?
With Ukraine’s readiness for negotiations and Trump’s claim that Russia is also signaling peace, the world is watching to see whether this could mark the beginning of the end of the three-year war.
Stay tuned to NIGPOST for updates on this developing story.
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