President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a statement following President Donald Trump's decision to cease military aid in Ukraine.
The POTUS' decision - which could significantly impact Ukraine’s ability to defend itself - has drawn a mixed reaction of allies and critics.
A White House official confirmed the move on Monday, stating that aid would remain on hold unless Zelenskyy agreed to peace negotiations.
"The president has been clear that he is focused on peace. We need our partners to be committed to that goal as well. We are pausing and reviewing our aid to ensure that it is contributing to a solution," the official said per CNN.
The suspension affects all military equipment not yet delivered, including advanced weaponry that has been critical in allowing Ukraine to strike deep into Russian territory.
While Ukraine’s forces can reportedly maintain their current pace for several weeks, Western officials warn that the long-term consequences could weaken Kyiv’s position and potentially push them into an unfavorable settlement.
Now, President Zelenskyy has issued a statement following Trump's move.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the Ukrainian president wrote: "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.
“We are ready to work fast to end the war, and the first stages could be the release of prisoners and truce in the sky — ban on missiles, long-ranged drones, bombs on energy and other civilian infrastructure — and truce in the sea immediately, if Russia will do the same.
“Then we want to move very fast through all next stages and to work with the US to agree a strong final deal. 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."
He continued: “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.
“Regarding the agreement on minerals and security, Ukraine is ready to sign it in any time and in any convenient format. We see this agreement as a step toward greater security and solid security guarantees, and I truly hope it will work effectively.”
Stopping military aid to Ukraine, A White House official anonymously revealed to Sky News: "President [Trump] has been clear that he is focused on peace.
"We need our partners to be committed to that goal as well. We are pausing and reviewing our aid to ensure that is contributing to a solution."
It comes after Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called the move the "best contribution to the cause of peace."
"If this is true, then this is a decision that can really encourage the Kyiv regime to (come to) the peace process," Peskov said via Reuters.
"It is obvious that the United States has been the main supplier of this war so far. If the United States stops being (an arms supplier) or suspends these supplies, it will probably be the best contribution to the cause of peace."
Peskov previously addressed the Trump administration’s shifting foreign policy, noting its alignment with Russia’s vision.
"The new administration is rapidly changing all foreign policy configurations," he said in an interview with Russian state media. "This largely coincides with our vision."
He also suggested that if Trump and Putin maintain their "political will", diplomatic progress could be made swiftly.
Russia’s Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, praised Trump’s stance on Ukraine, calling it an example of "common sense".