Tue Mar 04 16:18:09 UTC 2025: ## Zelenskyy Seeks to Mend Fences with Trump Amidst US Aid Freeze
**Washington, D.C. –** Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has publicly appealed to U.S. President Donald Trump, seeking to repair their fractured relationship following a heated White House meeting last week and a subsequent freeze on U.S. military aid to Ukraine. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Zelenskyy expressed his desire to work under Trump’s “strong leadership” to achieve lasting peace.
The appeal comes after a dramatic escalation of tensions between the two leaders, culminating in a public spat at the White House where Trump called Zelenskyy a “dictator” and Zelenskyy accused Trump of spreading Russian disinformation. Following the clash, Trump halted all military aid to Ukraine, pending a demonstrated commitment to peace negotiations with Russia.
Zelenskyy proposed a “truce in the sky and sea,” including a ban on missile and drone strikes targeting civilian infrastructure, as an immediate step towards negotiations. He also reiterated Ukraine’s willingness to sign a deal granting the U.S. preferential access to its natural resources, a deal that was reportedly stalled due to the White House confrontation.
Trump, however, has remained critical of Zelenskyy’s assessment that a lasting peace agreement remains distant, expressing his frustration on his Truth Social platform. The abrupt halt in military aid leaves Ukraine’s future prospects uncertain as the three-year-old war continues. Zelenskyy’s conciliatory move represents a significant effort to regain U.S. support and secure a path towards a negotiated settlement with Russia.
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