In his statement on Saturday, Zelenskyy said help from the US has been “vital” in helping Ukraine survive.
“Despite the tough dialogue, we remain strategic partners. But we need to be honest and direct with each other to truly understand our shared goals,” he added.
“It’s crucial for us to have President Trump’s support. He wants to end the war, but no one wants peace more than we do. We are the ones living this war in Ukraine. It’s a fight for our freedom, for our very survival.”
He said Ukraine is ready to sign the minerals agreement, and it would be the first step towards security guarantees.
“But it’s not enough, and we need more than just that. A ceasefire without security guarantees is dangerous for Ukraine,” he added.
“We’ve been fighting for three years, and Ukrainian people need to know that America is on our side.”
