- India,
- 03-Mar-2025 10:40 AM IST
Trump-Zelenskyy Conflict: Recently, a heated debate was seen between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the White House. After this debate, there was a stir in global politics, and there is a lot of discussion about whether Zelensky's aggressive attitude could stop US aid to Ukraine? However, the latest developments indicate that Zelensky is now trying to take a softer stance towards America.What guarantee did Zelensky ask from America?According to media reports, Zelensky has sought some concrete guarantees from America. He has said that if America fulfills the guarantees demanded by him, he is also ready to resign from his post of President and may also agree to sign a mineral deal (agreement on mineral resources).Zelensky's key demands:Ukraine's NATO membership: Zelensky clearly said that if Ukraine gets NATO membership, he is ready to step down.Security guarantee: Zelensky has demanded from the US that Ukraine be given a strong security guarantee so that the country can remain safe from any Russian attack in the future.No territorial compromise in the peace agreement: Zelensky is adamant that Ukraine should not give up any part of its land in any peace agreement with Russia.Zelensky ready to meet Trump againEven though there was a heated debate between the two leaders in the recent meeting, Zelensky has indicated that he is ready to meet Donald Trump again. He said that if Trump invites him for constructive talks, he is ready to go to the White House to take the talks forward.According to a Bloomberg report, Zelensky said,"If we have to solve real problems and discuss serious issues, I will definitely go there."Trump-Zelensky debate in the White HouseThe root of this debate is hidden in the meeting held in the Oval Office of the White House on Friday. Trump alleged that Zelensky does not really want peace and that if he does not compromise, the US will stop giving aid to Ukraine.Key points of the exchange:
- Trump: "If you want peace, then compromise. If not, the US will no longer be a part of this war."
- Zelensky: "We want peace, but not without security guarantees."
- Trump: "We have given you $350 billion and military aid. If we had not given aid, this war would have ended in two weeks."
- J.D. Vance (US Vice President): "Wars can be ended by diplomacy."
- Zelensky: "What kind of diplomacy are you talking about?"
- Vance: "The diplomacy that can prevent the destruction of your country."
- After this debate in the White House, questions have started arising whether Ukraine will stop getting US aid?
- Russian President Vladimir Putin has already said that Ukraine will get less support from the US after Trump becomes president.
- Many lawmakers in the US Congress have also demanded a review of the aid being given to Ukraine.
- Some experts believe that if Zelensky meets Trump again and makes some agreements, Ukraine may continue to receive help.