Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was asked about Ukraine’s relationship with the United States following a highly tense meeting with President Donald Trump and U.S. Vice President JD Vance earlier this week.
During the meeting, the American leaders accused Zelensky of being “ungrateful” for U.S. support throughout the war in a heated exchange, which led the Ukrainian president to cut his visit short, according to SkyNews.
Despite this, Zelensky told reporters at Stansted Airport that the relationship between the two countries is “strong.”
Zelensky also stated that he sees the U.S. as his partner, and this is “important” for the country.
He added that more meetings are scheduled for the coming weeks, and he hopes that security guarantees for Ukraine will become “clearer.”
“We are working with the United States… aid is coming, and the aid in the form of weapons that has already been approved by the U.S. Congress,” he said.
“We hope for new aid.”
He explained that production in Ukraine and Europe has increased, but his country “relies” on help from the U.S.
He warned that if this assistance stops, it would only benefit Vladimir Putin, the Russian president.
“I am working with my team on any challenge to avoid surprises,” he added.
