Zelenskyy “can come back to the table” when ready for peace talks with Russia: US State Dept.

During her first briefing for the U.S. Department of State Thursday, spokesperson Tammy Bruce addressed the shouting match that unfolded in the Oval Office last Friday between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice-President JD Vance – a spat that resulted in the White House pausing all military aid to Ukraine.

Zelenskyy “can come back to the table” as soon as he’s ready to discuss peace between Russia and Ukraine,” Bruce said. “There’s one person who can bring those parties to the table, and it’s President Donald Trump,” she added.

During last Friday’s heated exchange – which played out in front of cameras – Trump told Zelenskyy to make a deal with Russia to end the war in Ukraine or “we’re out.” Along with Vance, the Republican leader also accused Zelenskyy of “gambling with World War III,” adding that he must be more grateful for U.S. assistance in the fight against Russia’s three-year invasion.