In a significant development, President Donald Trump announced during his address to Congress that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is prepared to engage in peace negotiations and finalize a mineral agreement with the United States.
This revelation came as Trump read aloud a letter from Zelensky, received shortly before his Tuesday address.
According to Breitbart, the letter from Zelensky stated, "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."
The letter further emphasized Ukraine's readiness to collaborate under Trump's leadership to achieve enduring peace, expressing appreciation for America's support in maintaining Ukraine's sovereignty. Zelensky also indicated Ukraine's willingness to sign the mineral and security agreement at a convenient time for the United States.
Trump expressed his gratitude for Zelensky's correspondence, remarking, "I appreciate that he sent this letter, just got it a little while ago." This announcement follows a period of anticipation for an agreement on the mineral deal, initially expected to be unveiled at the White House the previous Friday.
However, tensions surfaced during a recent Oval Office meeting between Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Zelensky. The discussion, which occurred before a planned private lunch and a press conference that ultimately did not take place, became contentious. Trump reportedly cautioned Zelensky against "gambling with World War III," reflecting the gravity of the situation.
In the aftermath, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz requested Zelensky's departure after Trump concluded that Zelensky was not yet prepared to negotiate. A White House official confirmed this sequence of events to Breitbart News. Trump later posted on X, "He can come back when he is ready for Peace."
Amid these developments, Trump also disclosed ongoing dialogues with Russian officials, noting, "Simultaneously, weve had serious discussions with Russia and have received strong signals that they are ready for peace. Wouldnt that be beautiful?"
This statement was met with applause, highlighting the potential for a broader resolution to the conflict. The unfolding diplomatic efforts underscore the complexities of international relations and the pursuit of peace in a volatile region.
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