Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrapped up a week of diplomatic chaos with a heartfelt “thank you” to America for years of support. This came after a very public, very awkward breakup with the Trump administration that felt like a reality TV show gone wrong.
Zelenskyy, ever the optimist, hinted that this week’s drama might just be the opening act for a peace deal to end Russia’s three-year-long “unwanted houseguest” situation in Ukraine.
In a video posted on his presidential website, Zelenskyy promised a marathon of meetings and joint efforts in the coming weeks. “There will be diplomacy for peace,” he declared, sounding like a man who’s ready to talk until his voice gives out.
He also made sure to remind everyone that Ukraine, Europe, and especially America are all in this together—because nothing says teamwork like a transatlantic group project.
Meanwhile, the Kremlin chimed in on Monday, saying it’s “very important” to nudge Zelenskyy toward a peace deal.
This conveniently echoed Trump’s arguments during Friday’s Oval Office showdown, which felt less like diplomacy and more like a heated family dinner debate. The Kremlin’s message? “Sign the deal, Volodymyr. Pretty please?”
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov took to the mic with his best impression of a concerned neighbor, saying, “Zelenskyy doesn’t want peace. Someone should make him want peace!”
This, of course, is part of Russia’s long-running soap opera where they blame Ukraine for being invaded. Peskov also threw in a cheeky, “If the Europeans can fix this, they deserve a gold star!” because nothing says diplomacy like passive-aggressive compliments.
After another night of Russian missiles and drones turning Ukraine into a fireworks show nobody asked for, Zelenskyy took to Telegram to vent.
“Ukraine is fighting for a normal, safe life,” he wrote, adding, “We want this war to end, but Russia’s idea of ‘peace’ is apparently just more aerial terror.” He also dropped a truth bomb: “People who want peace don’t lob ballistic missiles at civilians. Just saying.”
Meanwhile, back in the U.S., Trump was set to huddle with his national security dream team—Mike Waltz, Marco Rubio, and Pete Hegseth—to figure out what to do after last week’s explosive Oval Office meeting.
You know, the one where Zelenskyy was basically shown the door after a fiery debate about who’s to blame for Russia’s war (spoiler: Trump still thinks it’s Ukraine).
Russian officials were practically popping champagne after the disastrous Trump-Zelenskyy meeting. Peskov gleefully told state TV that Trump’s administration is “rapidly changing” U.S. foreign policy to align with Russia’s vision.
Because nothing says “diplomatic win” like watching your adversaries argue on live TV.
In a Sunday statement, Zelenskyy doubled down on his gratitude for American support, saying, “We haven’t gone a single day without feeling thankful.” But he also made it clear: “We need peace, not endless war.
Security guarantees are the key.” Meanwhile, at a European summit in London, British PM Keir Starmer announced that the U.K. and France would work with Ukraine to draft a peace plan. Because if anyone can solve this mess, it’s definitely a committee.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer rolled out his grand plan for Ukraine, which includes keeping the aid flowing and squeezing Russia’s economy tighter than a pair of skinny jeans.
He emphasized that any peace deal must protect Ukraine’s sovereignty and security, and—shockingly—Kyiv should actually have a seat at the table. Revolutionary, right?
Starmer announced the formation of a “coalition of the willing” to help defend Ukraine, because nothing says teamwork like a group of countries banding together to say, “Hey Russia, knock it off!” The U.K. is ready to put boots on the ground and planes in the air, but Starmer graciously acknowledged that not every country can join the party. Some might send thoughts and prayers instead.
Starmer made it clear that any peace deal will need the U.S. to show up and bring the diplomatic equivalent of a casserole. “Strong U.S. backing is essential,” he said, subtly hinting that America’s role is kind of a big deal.
So, while the U.K. is ready to lead the charge, they’re hoping the U.S. doesn’t ghost them at the last minute.
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