'Thank You To The President Of America': Zelenskyy After Donald Trump's 'Zero Gratitude' Remark

Last Updated:November 24, 2025, 07:18 IST

Zelenskyy pushed back against Donald Trump’s claim that Ukraine has shown “zero gratitude,” insisting Kyiv thanks its partners “every single day” and continues the fighting.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Photo: AP)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday issued a detailed response to US President Donald Trump’s accusation that Kyiv had expressed “zero gratitude" for American assistance.

In an X post, Zelenskyy mentioned that Ukraine has “never wanted war" and continues to rely on robust diplomatic engagement to secure peace.

In an accompanying video message, Zelenskyy reiterated his appreciation for international support while underscoring that Ukraine’s position remains firmly rooted in sovereignty, dignity, and unity.

“Everyone is offering support, giving advice, providing information, and I am grateful to each and every person who is giving this help to us, to Ukraine," he wrote.

He emphasised that the renewed diplomatic momentum is essential, noting, “It is important to ensure that the steps to end the war are effective, and that everything is doable."

Pushing back against Trump’s criticism, Zelenskyy asserted, “Ukraine has never wanted war, and we will never be an obstacle to peace."

He added that diplomacy has been “reinvigorated," and Kyiv expects meaningful progress in the coming days.

“The first priority is a reliable peace, guaranteed security, respect for our people, and respect for everyone who gave their lives defending Ukraine from Russian aggression," Zelenskyy mentioned.

Underscoring popular support for his government’s stance, Zelenskyy stated, “Millions of Ukrainians clearly support our state’s position. It is palpable. There is firm support for our independence and Ukrainian sovereignty. People must benefit from all political decisions."

Zelenskyy also described a day of continuous talks involving the US and multiple European partners.

“Today is the day of many meetings and talks," he said, confirming extensive engagements with American representatives and other allied delegations.

“We are working very carefully on the steps that are needed to end the war," he added.

The Ukrainian leader also highlighted encouraging signals from Washington.

“It is important that there is a conversation with the American representatives. And there is a signal that President Trump’s team hears us," he said.

He further thanked world leaders for their ongoing roles, noting, “Thank you to everyone in the world who is with Ukraine. Thank you to America, to the President of America, to all the leaders of Europe."

Zelenskyy also issued a warning against internal disruptions, saying that intelligence partners had alerted Kyiv to attempts by certain Ukrainian actors to amplify Russian positions.

“This does not help," he said firmly, stressing that those with a Ukrainian passport “need to feel responsible for Ukraine."

Reaffirming unity as Ukraine’s greatest strength, Zelenskyy concluded, “There is our state position, there is Ukrainian dignity. We need to move in order to strengthen it, not undermine it."

“It is really felt that from millions of Ukrainians there is a clear support for the state position," he said.

The roots of the Russia-Ukraine conflict stretch back to 2014, when protests in Kyiv led to the ouster of President Viktor Yanukovych, and Russia annexed Crimea after a so-called referendum.

Fighting soon erupted in eastern Ukraine between Kyiv and Russian-backed separatists in Donetsk and Luhansk.

Despite the Minsk agreements, clashes continued for years. Tensions escalated further in February 2022 when Russia launched a full-scale invasion, triggering a prolonged war marked by shifting frontlines and stalled diplomacy.

During both events, Trump was not in the Oval Office. He won his first term in the White House in 2016 and left office in 2020.

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