Volodymyr Zelensky has offered to resume peace talks after Donald Trump cut military aid for the ongoing war in Ukraine. The suspension of aid to Kiev has caused questions to surface about Zelensky’s ability to continue war mongering.

The move follows Trump’s decision to pause U.S. military aid to Ukraine, which has left Kyiv scrambling to salvage its relationship with Washington.

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In a letter, delivered to Trump on Tuesday, Zelensky signalled his willingness to come to peace talks. This marks a significant reversal for Zelensky, who had previously resisted such ideas without ironclad security guarantees. Accoridng to a report by The New York Post, in the letter, Zelensky wrote, “Ukraine is ready to come to the negotiating table as soon as possible to bring lasting peace closer. Nobody wants peace more than the Ukrainians.” During last week’s tense Oval Office meeting, the Ukrainian leader also expressed readiness to sign a mineral deal with the U.S., a key point of contention.

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According to a report by Natural News, Zelensky’s letter appears to reflect a calculated shift in strategy that aligns with Trump’s vision for a negotiated settlement. In his letter, Zelensky emphasized his willingness to work under Trump’s “strong leadership” and outlined specific steps toward peace, including a proposed naval and aerial ceasefire. These proposals, first suggested by French President Emmanuel Macron, signal a departure from Kyiv’s previous insistence on security guarantees before any negotiations.

The letter from Zelensky to Trump represents a significant turning point in U.S.-Ukraine relations. Tension between the two may be cooling as Trump takes the upper hand in the power dynamics at play in international diplomacy. While some may view Zelensky’s overture as a necessary step toward peace, others see it as a capitulation to pressure from Washington. For Trump, the move reaffirms his belief that America’s role in the conflict should be limited and that Ukraine must take greater responsibility for its own future.

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