The remark comes as the US suspended navy support and intelligence sharing with Ukraine.
Ukrainian and U.S. officers have agreed to satisfy within the close to future as the US lately moved to pause navy support and intelligence sharing with the nation, a prime Kyiv official mentioned.
“We additionally exchanged views on safety points and the alignment of positions inside the framework of bilateral relations between Ukraine and the US,” he mentioned. “Now we have scheduled a gathering for our groups within the close to future to proceed this necessary work.”
His remark comes a day after Zelenskyy launched a press release saying {that a} public dispute he had with President Donald Trump within the White Home final week was regrettable, stressing he desires to enter peace negotiations to finish his nation’s battle with Russia.
“President [Donald] Trump had an actual query about whether or not President Zelenskyy was dedicated to the peace course of,” CIA Director John Ratcliff mentioned in an interview with Fox Information.
He mentioned the pause “on the navy entrance and the intelligence entrance” was non permanent and that he believes the administration will once more “work shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine.”
A day earlier, Trump informed members of Congress throughout his yearly presidential handle that he welcomes Zelenskyy’s willingness to signal a minerals cope with the US and that his Ukrainian counterpart expressed the dedication in a letter to him earlier within the day.
“Earlier immediately, I obtained an necessary letter from President Zelenskyy of Ukraine. The letter reads, ‘Ukraine is able to come to the negotiating desk as quickly as attainable to convey lasting peace nearer,’” Trump mentioned, signaling progress has been made.
Trump mentioned Zelenskyy had mentioned he stood able to work “below President Trump’s sturdy management to get a peace that lasts” and that he valued how a lot America had accomplished to assist Ukraine keep its sovereignty and independence.
“Concerning the settlement on minerals and safety, Ukraine is able to signal it at any time that’s handy for you,” Trump quoted Zelenskyy as saying.
“I respect that he despatched this letter,” Trump mentioned, including that “concurrently, we’ve had critical discussions with Russia and have obtained sturdy alerts that they’re prepared for peace.”
Final week, Trump and Zelenskyy engaged in a public spat on Feb. 28 earlier than the Ukrainian chief was dismissed from the White Home. Trump and Vice President JD Vance informed him that he ought to be glad about U.S. help fairly than asking for extra in entrance of reporters.
Zelenskyy mentioned he doesn’t consider Russia will honor any cease-fire settlement and pressed for safety ensures from the US.
“You’re playing with World Struggle Three,” Trump mentioned in response.
On the similar time, the European Fee introduced a plan Tuesday that will enable European Union nations to extend protection spending to again Ukraine and strengthen the bloc’s safety, European Fee President Ursula von der Leyen mentioned.
Talks between the 2 governments come simply over three years after Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine, at one level sending columns of heavy tanks, troopers, and different navy {hardware} to the outskirts of Kyiv.
Reuters contributed to this report.