Ukraine’s president says after Oval Office meltdown best ‘left to history’, adding minerals deal is ready to signUkraine war: live updatesA defiant but tactful President Volodymyr Zelenskyy refused to apologise to Donald Trump after Friday’s spat in the White House, and declared that the row in the Oval Office “did not bring anything positive” to peace for Ukraine.Speaking to journalists only in Ukrainian at the end of a two-day visit to the UK, the president said that when such delicate negotiations are held in public “foes can take advantage of them” though he said he hoped the row would eventually pass. Continue reading...
Volodymyr Zelenskyy refused to apologize after the White House spat with Donald Trump, stating the meeting didn't aid Ukraine's peace efforts. Despite the conflict, he emphasized readiness to sign a minerals deal and stressed continued relations with the US. Zelenskyy highlighted the importance of security guarantees discussed in London, reaffirming Ukraine's refusal to recognize Russian annexations and insisting on a ceasefire with strong guarantees. He acknowledged the US as a key partner, though details of the meeting's end remain unresolved.