Mike Waltz said peace agreement will need “territory concessions” and “political motivations” by Zelensky can disturb
Mike Waltz, US President Donald Trump (Republican) National Security Counselor, said on Sunday (2.mar.2025) it is necessary for Ukraine to have a “Leader capable of dealing” with the country “And eventually with Russia” to end the war. The speech came after between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
In an interview with Waltz said that a peace agreement for the war will involve “Concessions of Territories” and that if “Personal or political motivations” of Zelensky interfere with the negotiations to end the conflict, the US will have “A real problem in hand”.
“The patience of the US people to give billions and billions of dollars without perspective that the war is not unlimited. We make it clear at the end of the meeting ”declared Waltz.
Trump and Zelensky: Altercation
During a tense meeting held at the White House Oval Hall last Friday (28.FEV), Trump accused Zelensky of “flirtWith the possibility of a World War II by resisting an agreement to end the conflict with Russia.
Trump pressured the Ukrainian leader to accept a ceasefire. The Republican stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin would be willing to negotiate. Since 2022, the US has kept support for Ukraine under the government of Joe Biden (Democrat), but Trump management has signaled a rapprochement with Moscow.
Zelensky contested Trump’s statement that Ukrainian cities were “Reduced to rubble”After 3 years of war. The Republican countered, accusing the Ukrainian of acting in a “Disrespectful” with the US.
“You are not in a good position… You are betting on the lives of millions of people, you are betting on World War II… and what you are doing is very disrespectful to this country, which supported itTrump said as Zelensky crossed his arms and tried to interrupt him.
The Ukrainian responded, stating that Trump adopts a milder posture over Putin, which annoyed the US President. “Your people are very brave, but either you make a deal or we are out. And if we are out, you will have to fight alone”Said Trump.
After the Oval Hall meeting, the Republican used the social network Truth Social to say that Zelensky “It would be ready for peace”. In addition to the war, Zelensky’s trip to Washington DC intended to deal with an agreement for the importation of minerals extracted in the European country.
The abrupt end of the official trip left the signing of the term. The United States want Ukraine to have part of these materials as compensation for Kiev’s aid packages since 2022. They include essential components for batteries, titanium production and rare land metals used in electronics, wind turbines, weapons and other products.
After the clash, from allied countries came out in defense of Zelensky. The demonstrations are also given after the US government to make direct dealings with Putin, excluding the European Union from the negotiating table.
The United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Strmer announced on Sunday (2.FEV) an agreement of 1.6 billion pounds (approximately $ 2 billion or $ 11.8 billion) for Ukraine to buy 5,000 air defense missiles through export financing.
