This was reported by Glavpost, citing Johnson's page on X.
Mike Johnson stated that Zelensky should apologize to Donald Trump and sign an agreement regarding mineral rights. In his view, this would be a significant step towards achieving peace in the region.
“I hope and pray that President Zelensky will come to his senses, reach out to President Trump, express gratitude as is appropriate, apologize for his behavior, and accept the agreement,” the Speaker of the House remarked.
Johnson also emphasized that the U.S. has provided substantial assistance to Ukraine, enabling Kyiv to endure in a challenging situation. He added that Washington's support has played a crucial role in maintaining Zelensky's power.
So far, the Ukrainian side has not provided an official response to Johnson's statement. However, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer previously announced upcoming discussions between Donald Trump and world leaders regarding the peaceful resolution of the conflict in Ukraine.
Whether Zelensky will be willing to take a step towards Trump and agree to the proposed terms remains an open question. However, it is clear that pressure on the Ukrainian leadership regarding international cooperation continues to grow.
Let us recall, a turning point in Ukraine's history, – Trump on two radically different scenarios for ending the war.