March 1st 2025.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed gratitude towards US President Donald Trump and the American people for their support during his visit to the White House. However, the meeting did not go as smoothly as expected, with Trump and Vice President J D Vance raising their voices and engaging in an unprecedented verbal clash. This resulted in Zelenskyy abruptly leaving the White House without signing a crucial minerals agreement, which Trump had insisted upon.
In a post on social media, Zelenskyy thanked America for their support and reiterated his country's need for lasting peace. However, the joint press conference between Trump and Zelenskyy, scheduled to take place in the East Room, was cancelled. The White House also announced that the minerals agreement between the US and Ukraine did not go through.
A statement from the White House emphasized Trump and Vance's commitment to protecting the interests of the American people and maintaining the country's position in the world. It cited Trump's statements during the meeting, where he asserted America's strength and the importance of their support for Ukraine. The statement also mentioned a poll indicating that the majority of Ukrainians are in favor of a swift resolution to the ongoing war and are open to possible territorial concessions in exchange for peace.
The meeting in the Oval Office took a heated turn when Vance intervened during a press interaction, criticizing the actions of previous administrations and praising Trump's diplomatic approach. Zelenskyy brought up Russia's invasion of Crimea in 2014, to which Vance responded by stating that it was disrespectful for Zelenskyy to bring up such matters in front of the American media. As the conversation grew more intense, Trump warned Zelenskyy that his actions were risking the lives of millions and could potentially lead to World War III.
After the meeting, Trump released a statement expressing his disappointment in Zelenskyy's behavior and stating that he was not ready for peace if America was involved. He also mentioned that Zelenskyy's actions were disrespectful towards the United States and the Oval Office. As a result, the bilateral lunch and joint press conference were cancelled.
According to a CNN report, following the heated exchange, Trump and Zelenskyy went to separate rooms, with the Ukrainians wanting to continue the talks. However, the White House made it clear that it was time for them to leave. US Senator Lindsey Graham also expressed his disappointment in Zelenskyy's behavior and questioned if they could ever do business with him again.
Before the confrontation, a reporter asked Zelenskyy why he was not wearing a suit to the meeting in the Oval Office. In response, Zelenskyy joked that he would wear a costume after the war was over, maybe something like the reporter's or even something cheaper.
Overall, the meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy in the White House was filled with tension and ended abruptly. However, it shed light on the different perspectives and approaches towards resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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