During a tense meeting at the White House, Ukrainian Ambassador Oksana Markarova looked very worried as she watched President Donald Trump argue with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The meeting, meant to show unity between the two countries, quickly turned heated when Trump pressed Zelensky about why he wouldn’t agree to a ceasefire with Russia.
As their disagreement became visible on cameras worldwide, Markarova closed her eyes and rested her head in her hand, trying to ignore the uncomfortable situation. Zelensky had hoped this meeting would get more support from Trump, especially since Ukraine needs help to defend against Russia.
Zelensky frustrated Trump and U.S. Vice President JD Vance when he mentioned that a proposed deal wouldn’t be strong enough to stop Russia from attacking further. He highlighted that Russian President Putin hates Ukrainians and aims to destroy Ukraine. In response, Trump and Vance criticized Zelensky’s attitude, calling it “disrespectful” and saying it makes it harder to reach an agreement to end the war.
Trump warned Zelensky that he needed to be more grateful for U.S. support. He said, “You have to be careful or it could lead to World War III.” Trump emphasized that without U.S. backing, Ukraine would be in a difficult position. The meeting was initially set to celebrate a natural resources agreement, but the escalating tension overshadowed that purpose.
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