Ukrainian President Zelenskyy meets US President Donald Trump, VP JD Vance| Photo: AP Ukrainian President Zelenskyy meets US President Donald Trump, VP JD Vance| Photo: AP In a heated argument during their White House meet, US President Donald Trump told Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Ukraine will have to "make some compromises" in order for a truce with Russia or the US will "walk."
The meeting, which was slated for a peaceful discussion over the war in Ukraine and US' support, turned into a shouting match between the Ukrainian leader, Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
Following this argument between the leaders, the White House has cancelled the joint press conference with Ukraine. President Zelenskyy has also departed from the White House earlier than scheduled.
Zelesnkyy 'Not Ready For Peace': TrumpFollowing the heated argument at the White House, President Trump took to Truth Social and stated that Zelenskyy "is not ready for peace."
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“We had a very meaningful meeting in the White House today. Much was learned that could never be understood without conversation under such fire and pressure. It’s amazing what comes out through emotion, and I have determined that President Zelenskyy is not ready for Peace if America is involved, because he feels our involvement gives him a big advantage in negotiations. I don’t want advantage, I want PEACE,” said POTUS.
What Happened In The Oval Office?According to reporters inside the Oval Office,89vip cassino Trump and Vance accused the Ukrainian President of "gambling with World War Three" and added that the Ukrainian leader has not been "thankful" enough. Videos on social media showed the US leaders and Zelenskyy in an argument over the war in the Ukraine.
"Your people are very brave, but, you're either going to make a deal, or we're out. And if we're out, you'll fight it out," Trump further told Zelenskyy.
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— ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2025With the meeting turning into a spectacle, Trump, staying true to his reality TV roots, stated that "this is going to make great television".
Vice President JD Vance also called the Ukrainian leader "very disrespectful."
Trump accused the leader of not wanting a ceasefire. However, Zelenskyy responded that he wants a ceasefire "but with certain guarantees."
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is on a visit to the United States to discuss a potential end to the Ukraine war as well as signing a rare earth mineral agreement with Washington. After his US visit, Zelenskyy is set to visit London for an European summit on the Ukraine war.
Zelenskyy's visit also comes after Trump reached out to Russian President Vladimir Putin for a ceasefire in Ukraine and the start of US-Russia talksboiyyy, which left Kyiv out.
