Zelenskyy calls Trump clash 'regrettable', says 'time to make things right'

Ukrainian president says his country is ready to sign minerals and security agreement while admitting issues over White House meeting

President Donald Trump meets with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Picture: AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday his clash with Donald Trump last week was "regrettable", that he was ready to work under the US president's leadership to bring lasting peace, and that it was "time to make things right".

The statement came after Washington paused military aid to Kyiv in a stunning move overnight, days after Zelenskyy's talks with Trump descended into acrimony, prompting the US secretary of state to call on the Ukrainian leader to apologise.