Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has made a sharp pivot in his stance on peace negotiations, admitting that his recent meeting with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance at the White House did not go as planned, Breitbart reported.

After a heated exchange that resulted in his abrupt departure and the collapse of a key minerals deal with the U.S., Zelensky now claims he is eager to sit down at the negotiating table.

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On Tuesday, Zelensky took to X to express his newfound commitment to ending the war, writing:

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"I would like to reiterate Ukraine’s commitment to peace. None of us wants an endless war. Ukraine is ready to come to the negotiating table as soon as possible to bring lasting peace closer. Nobody wants peace more than Ukrainians. My team and I stand ready to work under President Trump’s strong leadership to get a peace that lasts."

His conciliatory tone was a far cry from his attitude during last week’s tense Oval Office meeting. The discussion had begun on a positive note, running for about 40 minutes without incident—until a Polish reporter brought up Trump’s relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Trump responded briefly, but Vance added his own remarks, prompting a visibly irritated Zelensky to challenge him.

Things escalated when Zelensky warned that the U.S. would “feel it” if it failed to provide security support to Ukraine. That was the breaking point. Trump interjected, making it clear that Zelensky was not in a position to issue ultimatums.

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The meeting quickly unraveled, ending with Zelensky being shown the door—without securing a minerals agreement that would have granted the U.S. access to Ukraine’s critical resources in exchange for economic and potential military aid.

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Following the failed talks, Trump asserted that Zelensky wasn’t serious about peace. But now, after days of reflection, Zelensky appears to be changing his tune.

In his latest post, he detailed steps Ukraine is willing to take to move forward, including the release of prisoners and an air and sea ceasefire.

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“Then we want to move very fast through all next stages and to work with the US to agree a strong final deal."

He also expressed appreciation for American support, particularly crediting Trump for his previous military aid.

“We do really value how much America has done to help Ukraine maintain its sovereignty and independence. And we remember the moment when things changed when President Trump provided Ukraine with Javelins. We are grateful for this.”

However, he admitted the White House meeting had gone off the rails.

“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.”

As for the minerals deal that fell apart, Zelensky now insists Ukraine is ready to sign it at any time and in any format.

“We see this agreement as a step toward greater security and solid security guarantees, and I truly hope it will work effectively."

Zelensky’s reversal raises questions about whether his newfound willingness to negotiate is genuine—or merely an attempt to salvage relations with the Trump administration after an embarrassing diplomatic misstep.

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Either way, Trump has made it clear: peace talks, not endless aid, are the priority.

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