Zelenskyy Refuses To Apologise To Trump, But Says Clash 'Not Good For Both Sides’

Last Updated:March 01, 2025, 07:24 IST

Zelenskyy maintained that he "did not do anything wrong" when questioned about the heated exchange with Trump at the White House

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with his US counterpart Donald Trump at White House | Reuters Image

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday repeatedly refused to apologise for his heated Oval Office clash with US President Donald Trump, but expressed confidence that their relationship could be “salvaged."

While Zelenskyy maintained that he “did not do anything wrong" when questioned about the heated exchange with Trump, he noted that the confrontation was “bad for both sides."

“This kind of spat is not good for both sides. It will be difficult for us to defend the country from invading Russian military forces if Trump discontinues aid to Ukraine," Zelenskyy told Fox News in an exclusive interview.

“No," Zelensky said when Fox News’ Bret Baier asked if he owed Trump an apology after Trump had accused him of “disrespect."

When asked whether his relationship with Trump after Friday’s heated exchange can be salvaged, the Ukrainian President said: “Yes, of course, because it’s relations more than two presidents. It’s the historical relations, strong relations between our people. And that’s why I always began…to thank your people from our people."

Zelenskyy’s meeting with President Trump and Vice President JD Vance at the White House on Friday escalated into a heated argument that was broadcast worldwide.

The confrontation erupted when Zelenskyy disputed Vance’s claim that Ukraine could achieve peace with Russia through diplomacy. Zelenskyy pointed out that Russian leader Vladimir Putin had consistently violated previous agreements.

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