Zelensky Apologizes to Trump for Oval Office Incident

BlockBeats News, March 11th, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sent a formal apology letter to former U.S. President Donald Trump after a recent tense exchange in the Oval Office. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed this news in an interview with Fox News.

Witkoff stated that Zelensky's apology letter is "an important step in restoring diplomatic relations" and emphasized that both parties are working to mend relations between Washington and Kyiv. This comes as both sides prepare for high-level talks in Saudi Arabia, focusing on ceasefire negotiations and a potential U.S.-Ukraine critical minerals agreement.

Despite Zelensky expressing regret over the incident, Ukrainian officials are divided on how to handle the matter. Ukrainian President's Senior Advisor Mykhailo Podolyak insisted, "We will not apologize for a non-existent mistake." This indicates internal tensions within the Ukrainian government regarding the diplomatic fallout.

This apology comes against the backdrop of the temporary suspension of U.S. military aid to Ukraine amid the Oval Office dispute. It remains unclear whether this move will improve Kyiv's position within the Trump administration.