03.03.2025 08:11
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke at the summit in London following his tensions with Trump. Emphasizing his belief that relations between the two countries will continue, Zelensky stated that he is ready to sign the precious metals agreement.
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Ukrainian President Zelensky, who attended the "Ukraine" themed leaders' summit held in London, the capital of the United Kingdom, met with the press at Stansted Airport before returning to Ukraine.
"WE MUST UNDERSTAND THE RED LINES"
Zelensky avoided directly answering the question, "Are you willing in principle to talk about territorial concessions in addition to expressing some regret to U.S. President Donald Trump after the heated debate you had at the White House?"
Zelensky, who stated, "I just want the position of Ukraine to be heard," conveyed that he does not want his country's position to be ambiguous.
Zelensky said, "But we all need to understand and recognize each other, and we must understand the red lines."
"THE AGREEMENT ON THE TABLE WILL BE SIGNED WHEN THE PARTIES ARE READY"
In response to a question about the future of the agreement that foresees investment in rare earth elements with the U.S., Zelensky stated that the agreement is ready for the minister to sign, saying, "Our policy is to continue what has happened in the past; we are constructive. If we have agreed to sign the mining agreement, we are ready to sign. The agreement on the table will be signed when the parties are ready."
"UKRAINE'S RELATIONS WITH THE U.S. WILL CONTINUE"
When asked about his evaluations regarding the summit held in London and the goals of security guarantees, the Ukrainian leader expressed his belief that Ukraine's best security guarantee is a "strong Ukrainian army."
Zelensky, who stated that Ukraine's relations with the U.S. will continue, mentioned that the tension experienced with Trump at the White House on February 28 "did not bring anything positive or additional for peace in Ukraine."
Zelensky expressed confidence that this tension would pass and noted that if future talks are constructive, "positive results will emerge."
Stating that he believes relations with the U.S. will continue because Ukraine needs to be successful, Zelensky said, "Ukraine's failure does not only mean Putin's success. It means failure for Europe and the U.S. as well, and I think we are all concerned about not allowing Putin to win."
"I CAN MAKE A TRADE FOR NATO MEMBERSHIP"
In response to questions about calls for his resignation from some U.S. politicians, Zelensky stated that he would resign if Ukraine is accepted into NATO.
Volodymyr Zelensky said, "I can make a trade for NATO membership. I said I could make a trade for NATO membership, which means I have fulfilled my duty. NATO (membership) means I have fulfilled my duty."
The Ukrainian leader pointed out that this would not be easy, saying, "Because just making a choice is not enough. You need to prevent me from participating in the election. That will be a bit more difficult."
WHAT HAPPENED?
A discussion occurred during a meeting between U.S. President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky in the Oval Office, after which a previously planned joint press conference was canceled, and Zelensky left the White House.
During the discussion, Trump criticized the Ukrainian leader's stance, while Zelensky expressed his expectations for support for his country.
As a result of the discussion, the agreement on rare earth elements that was announced to be signed was not signed.
After the heated discussion in the Oval Office, President Trump stated in a post on his Truth Social account that Zelensky was not yet ready for peace.
In an interview with Fox News, Zelensky stated in response to a question about whether he would apologize to Trump that he had not done anything wrong that would require an apology.
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