Zelensky Willing to Meet Trump Again for ‘Serious Talks’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed his willingness to meet with his American counterpart if invited, but emphasized that the discussion must be serious and substantive.

“We deserve an equal dialogue. If the U.S. President invites me to a constructive conversation—one that truly addresses real issues, focuses on serious matters, and leads to concrete actions and decisive answers—I will attend,” Zelensky stated in an interview on March 2, following the European leaders’ summit in London.

His remarks came after a heated exchange with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on February 28. The disagreement led Zelensky to leave early, preventing the expected signing of a minerals agreement between the two nations.

The Ukrainian President believes that conducting such a discussion in public, in front of numerous journalists, would not be beneficial for either Ukraine or the United States. He also declined a reporter’s request to respond in English, aiming to avoid any potential misunderstandings.

“I believe the situation will stabilize, and more important things lie ahead,” Zelensky said optimistically, adding that Ukraine remains open to signing the minerals agreement with the U.S.

On his flight back from London, he posted a message to the Ukrainian people, affirming that peace negotiations would involve Ukraine, Europe, and “definitely” the United States.

“Of course, we recognize the importance of the U.S., and we are grateful for America’s support,” he stated.

Following the clash between the U.S. and Ukrainian leaders, the Kremlin on March 3 accused Ukraine of not seeking peace and criticized President Zelensky for his “lack of diplomatic competence.”

In response, Zelensky posted on Telegram, retorting that “those who truly want negotiations do not deliberately attack others with ballistic missiles,” accusing Russia of launching over 1,050 drones, nearly 1,300 bombs, and more than 20 missiles at Ukraine in the past week.