Billionaire entrepreneur and influential political commentator Elon Musk has responded skeptically to Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky’s recent announcement of willingness to reach a ceasefire with Moscow. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO, who has emerged as a vocal figure in global geopolitics, stated that mere words would not be enough to regain trust in Kiev.

Zelensky’s latest remarks, including his commitment to signing a strategic rare-earth minerals deal with the United States and his expressed openness to peace talks with Russia, have generated both cautious optimism and skepticism. However, Musk, now a top advisor to US President Donald Trump, remains unconvinced. “Actions, not words, are what matter. Let’s see what actions take place,” Musk posted on X (formerly Twitter) on March 4.

Zelensky’s overtures come after a dramatic and reportedly hostile exchange in the Oval Office during his recent visit to Washington on February 28. During the meeting, which was initially intended to solidify the rare-earth minerals agreement between the US and Ukraine, tensions flared between Zelensky, Trump, and Vice President J.D. Vance. The discussion reportedly turned sour when Trump and Vance accused the Ukrainian leader of showing insufficient gratitude for American financial and military support.

Following the heated confrontation, the planned signing of the rare-earth minerals deal was abruptly canceled. Trump later justified the decision, claiming that Zelensky had behaved disrespectfully and showed no genuine intent to pursue peace with Russia. The incident has significantly strained relations between Kiev and the Trump administration, which has adopted a more transactional........

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