A White House meeting between Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy, with Vice President Vance present, deteriorated into a contentious exchange. Trump and Vance berated Zelenskyy, demanding greater gratitude for U.S. aid and pressuring him to accept an undefined peace deal, even threatening to withdraw support. Zelenskyy, seeking security guarantees against future Russian aggression, left without a minerals agreement. The incident drew widespread condemnation, with observers characterizing the meeting as an ambush and U.S. lawmakers expressing profound embarrassment over the administration’s conduct.
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Following a contentious White House meeting on February 28, 2025, Ukrainian President Zelensky expressed gratitude to the U.S. for its support. This thanks came after a heated exchange with President Trump and Vice President Vance, where Zelensky was criticized for insufficient appreciation of American aid. The meeting concluded abruptly without a press conference or the signing of a planned critical minerals deal, with President Trump subsequently stating Zelensky had shown disrespect and should return only when seeking peace. Zelensky’s social media post emphasized Ukraine’s pursuit of a just and lasting peace.
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Ukrainian President Zelensky’s White House visit, intended to finalize a mineral rights deal and solidify US support, ended abruptly after a heated exchange with President Trump and Vice President Vance. The Oval Office meeting devolved into a shouting match, with accusations of ingratitude from the US officials and Zelensky’s defense of Ukraine’s position. Trump and Vance criticized Zelensky’s perceived lack of appreciation for US aid and questioned his commitment to peace negotiations. The mineral deal remained unsigned, leaving the future of US support for Ukraine uncertain.
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