Zelensky tells Trump ‘time to make things right’ after US pauses Ukraine military aid 

Diane Glebova / NEW YORK POST 

 

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told President Trump on Tuesday that the time had come to “make things right” after the US paused all military aid to Ukraine, but stopped short of apologizing for his role in a dramatic Oval Office dispute the previous Friday.

“Our meeting in Washington, at the White House on Friday, did not go the way it was supposed to be. It is regrettable that it happened this way. It is time to make things right. We would like future cooperation and communication to be constructive,” Zelensky, 47, wrote on X.

The Ukrainian president had come to Washington on Friday expecting to sign a framework minerals deal with the US, but was booted from the White House after his meeting with Trump and Vice President JD Vance descended into a shouting match over perceived “disrespect.”

Trump, 78, said at the time that he would next speak to Zelensky “when he is ready for Peace.” The White House announced the pause in aid to Ukraine Monday night.

“I would like to reiterate Ukraine’s commitment to peace,” Zelensky duly wrote in his X message Tuesday. “None of us wants an endless war. Ukraine is ready to come to the negotiating table as soon as possible to bring...Read more and see video here.