The Trump-Zelensky meeting has become a hot topic of discussion around the world.
The Oval Office meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump has become a hot topic of discussion. During the meeting, Trump reacted sharply to Zelensky, warning that his actions could lead to World War III. As a result,Zelensky left the White House without signing the minerals deal.
Zelensky's response after the meeting
After leaving the White House, Zelensky took to social media to thank the United States and President Trump. He said that Ukraine needs lasting peace and is working towards it.
Joint press conference canceled
A joint press conference scheduled for the East Room was also canceled due to the verbal spat in the Oval Office. The White House spokesman said that the US-Ukraine minerals deal also fell through. During the meeting, Trump told Zelensky, “You are gambling with the lives of millions of people. You are gambling with World War III.” Zelensky referred to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Crimea in 2014. However, Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance expressed their consistent views on the issue. These events mark a new turning point in Ukraine-US relations. It remains to be seen how these relations will change in the future. Minutes after leaving the White House, the Ukrainian president said in a post on X, “Thank you America, thank you for your support, thank you for this visit. Thank you @POTUS, Congress, the American people. Ukraine needs a simple, lasting peace, and we are definitely working towards that,” Zelensky said.