U.S. Officials Urge Zelenskyy to Resign Amid Peace Negotiations

Several U.S. officials have called for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to

, believing his could facilitate peace negotiations with Russia. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and House Speaker Mike Johnson emphasized that a leadership change in Ukraine might create new to end the war.

Tensions

following a recent White House meeting where former President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance expressed dissatisfaction with Zelenskyy’s leadership. They criticized his lack of gratitude for U.S. military and financial support, leading to an to the meeting, with Zelenskyy being . This incident has raised concerns about the future of U.S.-Ukraine relations and the level of continued American support.

In response, Zelenskyy stated that he is willing to resign if it ensures peace or helps Ukraine secure NATO membership. He

his commitment to his country’s future and stressed that his main priority is Ukraine’s and security. The ongoing situation has about Ukraine’s leadership, the effectiveness of Western support, and the possibility of a political shift to end the conflict.