Sat Mar 01 12:34:11 UTC 2025: ## Zelensky Remains Committed to US Partnership Despite Heated Oval Office Exchange with Trump

**Washington D.C./Kyiv –** A highly publicized shouting match between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office has not derailed Zelensky’s pursuit of US support in the ongoing war with Russia. Despite Trump’s subsequent social media posts accusing Zelensky of disrespect and suggesting he return only when “ready for peace,” Zelensky has reiterated his commitment to the US partnership.

A planned joint news conference and signing ceremony for a rare minerals deal was abruptly cancelled following the altercation, with US officials instructing Ukrainian representatives to leave. However, Zelensky, in a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), emphasized the crucial nature of continued US support.

“We want peace,” Zelensky wrote, citing his visit to the US as a step toward securing peace and security guarantees. He acknowledged the challenging situation but stressed that a cessation of hostilities without assurances against further Russian aggression would be unacceptable.

Trump, in a Truth Social post, stated Zelensky was unprepared for peace if the US were involved, claiming the Ukrainian President had disrespected the US in the Oval Office. He suggested Zelensky could return “when he is ready for peace.”

Despite the highly charged atmosphere, Zelensky expressed gratitude towards the US, thanking President Trump, Congress, and the American people for their support. He also thanked dozens of European allies for their messages of support following the incident. Zelensky clarified that while aiming for a “just and lasting peace,” a simple ceasefire would be insufficient given Russia’s history of broken ceasefires.

Zelensky remains committed to the rare minerals deal, viewing it as a first step towards securing the necessary security guarantees. He underscored that the Ukrainian people need reassurance that the US stands with them. He maintained that Russia remains the enemy and that a strong negotiating position for Ukraine is essential to achieving a just and lasting peace.

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