Trump Demands Zelenskyy Compromise with Russia; Zelenskyy Refuses
A meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy devolved into a public disagreement over potential compromises with Russia. Trump, advocating for a truce involving Ukrainian concessions, was sharply criticized by Zelenskyy, who refused to negotiate with Putin. Vice President Vance echoed Trump’s sentiment, calling Zelenskyy disrespectful. The heated exchange followed an initial show of cordiality and Zelenskyy’s request for a US security guarantee concerning any peacekeeper deployment. The conflict highlighted Trump’s shift towards mediating between Ukraine and Russia, alarming Kyiv and its allies.
John Q. Hosedrinker