Posted on 03/01/2025 9:37:40 AM PST by Kazan
After receiving hundreds of billions of dollars in US aid, coming to the White House on Friday with more demands, and disrespecting President Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is doubling down and demanding more US support on social media.
“We’ve been fighting for 3 years, and Ukrainian people need to know that America is on our side,” the Ukrainian President said. “I want the U.S. to stand more firmly on our side.”
This comes after he was booted from the White House for disrespecting President Trump and refusing to make peace with Russia.
Things got heated in the Oval Office with President Trump, VP Vance, and Zelensky, who couldn’t even bother to wear a suit as he demanded more support from the United States.
Vance called Zelensky out for disrespecting the President, and President Trump blasted him for “gambling with World War III.”
As The Gateway Pundit reported, Zelensky later sat for an interview with Trump-hater Bret Baier on Friday after he was kicked out of the White House.
Instead of apologizing, Zelensky said he had nothing to apologize for and continued making demands from America.
President Trump spoke to the press earlier Friday and said he would not work with Zelensky unless he agreed to a ceasefire. "He's got to say, 'I want to make peace,'" the President said, slamming him for wanting "to get us signed up and keep fighting."
It's clear that Zelensky doesn't want peace, and the President warned him earlier that "if he fights it out, it's not going to be pretty because without us, he doesn't win."
"We are ready to sign the minerals agreement, and it will be the first step toward security guarantees. But it’s not enough, and we need more than just that. A ceasefire without security guarantees is dangerous for Ukraine," Zelensky said on Friday, echoing his refusal to sign a ceasefire on Friday.
Zelensky said in a series of X posts early Saturday morning,
"We are very grateful to the United States for all the support. I’m thankful to President Trump, Congress for their bipartisan support, and American people. Ukrainians have always appreciated this support, especially during these three years of full-scale invasion.
America’s help has been vital in helping us survive, and I want to acknowledge that. Despite the tough dialogue, we remain strategic partners. But we need to be honest and direct with each other to truly understand our shared goals.
It’s crucial for us to have President Trump’s support. He wants to end the war, but no one wants peace more than we do. We are the ones living this war in Ukraine. It’s a fight for our freedom, for our very survival.
As President Reagan once said, “Peace is not just the absence of war.” We’re talking about just and lasting peace—freedom, justice, and human rights for everyone. A ceasefire won’t work with Putin. He has broken ceasefires 25 times over the last ten years. A real peace is the only solution.
We are ready to sign the minerals agreement, and it will be the first step toward security guarantees. But it’s not enough, and we need more than just that. A ceasefire without security guarantees is dangerous for Ukraine. We’ve been fighting for 3 years, and Ukrainian people need to know that America is on our side.
I cannot change Ukraine’s position on Russia. The Russians are killing us. Russia is the enemy, and that’s the reality we face. Ukraine wants peace, but it must be a just and lasting peace. For that, we need to be strong at the negotiation table. Peace can only come when we know we have security guarantees, when our army is strong, and our partners are with us.
We want peace. That’s why I came to the United States, and visited President Trump. The deal on minerals is just a first step toward security guarantees and getting closer to peace. Our situation is tough, but we can’t just stop fighting and not having guarantees that Putin will not return tomorrow.
It will be difficult without the U.S. support. But we can’t lose our will, our freedom, or our people. We’ve seen how Russians came to our homes and killed many people. Nobody wants another wave of occupation. If we cannot be accepted to NATO, we need some clear structure of security guarantees from our allies in the U.S.
Europe is ready for contingencies and to help fund our large army. We also need the U.S. role in defining security guarantees—what kind, what volume, and when. Once these guarantees are in place, we can talk with Russia, Europe, and the U.S. about diplomacy. War alone is too long, and we don’t have enough weapons to push them out entirely.
When someone talks about losses, every single life matters. Russia invaded our homes, killed our people, and tried to erase us. This isn’t just about territories or numbers—it’s about real lives. That’s what we need everyone to understand.
I want the U.S. to stand more firmly on our side. This is not just a war between our two countries; Russia brought this war onto our territory and into our homes. They are wrong because they disrespected our territorial integrity.
All Ukrainians want to hear a strong U.S. position on our side. It’s understandable the U.S. might look for dialogue with Putin. But the U.S. has always spoken about ‘peace through strength.’ And together we can take strong steps against Putin.
Our relationship with the American President is more than just two leaders; it’s a historic and solid bond between our peoples. That’s why I always begin with words of gratitude from our nation to the American nation.
American people helped save our people. Humans and human rights come first. We’re truly thankful. We want only strong relations with America, and I really hope we will have them.
We are very grateful to the United States for all the support. I’m thankful to President Trump, Congress for their bipartisan support, and American people. Ukrainians have always appreciated this support, especially during these three years of full-scale invasion." pic.twitter.com/Z9FlWjF101
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) March 1, 2025
Trump should send him a hammer and tell him to pound sand with it.
Man been dipping a little too much in the white powder
The way Zelensky acted it’s a wonder he wasn’t shot
Just deliver Z to Putin as part of the peace treaty.
Win win.
My background is in banking, and I cannot imagine anyone coming into the branch to ask for a loan and insulting the manager. Makes no sense.
“Ukrainian people need to know that America is on our side,”
Why would it be?
The whole problem is that he wants America to openly be an enemy of Russia. He wants it to the point that we would take military action… right away.
He’s taking the Democratic line all the way. No more good money after bad.
What is the difference between a cease fire and a security agreement- I guess
a security agreement is something that comes after agreeing to a cease fire?
Can’t get to a security agreement till the first step happens.
We should refuse to negotiate with this narcissistic, unelected (at this point)
dictator - he’s no better than a banana republic strongman.
Hillary selling US Uranium mining to the Russians, through Canada...Statesmanlike, Presidential
Trump trying to claw back some of our lost billions, through a minerals deal with Ukraine...Insane con-man, Hitler
The whole problem is that he wants America to openly be an enemy of Russia. He wants it to the point that we would take military action… right away.
There’s only one possible way that happens, we make a deal with Russia that they subsequently break. But you’ve got to get the deal first. And don’t say “Budapest Memorandum”, that was over 30 years ago, and also, never ratified by the Senate.
Give it a few to settle down.
Then, after he persists, issue a statement.
“We can no longer negotiate with what amounts to an illegitimate leader.”
Leave it at that.
Then, remind the rest of the EU heads of this little twerps snide and back handed comments in the past.
They are documented. Play them for all to watch and listen to.
Did that once. The loan officer referred to the Federal Reserve as a federal agency. I corrected him and suddenly his demeanor turned sour. I never got the loan and didn’t expect to.
No, he doesn't. The entitled brat wants the gravy train to keep rolling.
He’s taking the Democratic line all the way. No more good money after bad.
Democrats know if Trump brings peace, they are finished. They simply will not allow that to happen.
Would have been more epic if Trump ordered US Marshals to arrest Zelinsky for the murder of a US citizen and blogger Gonzalo Lira, who died in a Ukrainian prison.
Cheeky little bastard, ain’t he.
So cut off his aid and double the sanctions on Russia.
Just to be fair about things.
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Zelinsky got fired yesterday.
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