Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday (Mar 1) thanked the “American individuals” and Donald Trump, lower than a day after an Oval Workplace blowout with the US president left many unsure the place the as soon as staunch allies stood.
Ukraine had walked into the assembly ready to signal a mineral cope with the US, hoping it might be a step in direction of a simply ceasefire, however left empty handed.
In a collection of posts on X on Saturday, Zelenskyy mentioned Ukrainians are “very grateful to america for all of the assist”, and particularly thanked Trump and Congress alongside the “American individuals”.
“Our relationship with the American president is extra than simply two leaders. It’s a historic and strong bond between our peoples.
“American individuals helped save our individuals. People and human rights come first. We’re really grateful. We wish solely sturdy relations with America, and I actually hope we can have them.”
He mentioned Ukraine is able to signal the minerals settlement, and that it might be step one in direction of safety ensures.
“Nevertheless it’s not sufficient, and we’d like extra than simply that. A ceasefire with out safety ensures is harmful for Ukraine,” he added.
“We’ve been combating for 3 years, and Ukrainian individuals have to know that America is on our facet.”
