In a shocking turn of events, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was abruptly dismissed from the White House following a heated meeting with Donald Trump, who accused him of being “not ready for peace.” The tense encounter, marked by Trump’s aggressive rhetoric and accusations, has dealt a severe blow to hopes of resolving the ongoing conflict with Russia.
The meeting, which began cordially, quickly descended into chaos as Trump berated Zelensky, accusing him of “gambling with World War III” and demanding that Ukraine either “make a deal or we’re out.” The US President’s harsh tone was echoed by Vice President JD Vance, who criticized Zelensky for what he called a “propaganda tour” and questioned whether the Ukrainian leader had ever expressed gratitude for US support.
Zelensky, visibly frustrated, defended his position, warning that promises of peace from Russian President Vladimir Putin could not be trusted. He described Putin as a “killer and a terrorist,” insisting there should be “no compromises with a killer.” The Ukrainian President also cautioned that the US would “feel it in the future” if it withdrew its support, to which Trump retorted, “Don’t tell us what we’re going to feel.”
The clash culminated in Trump declaring that Zelensky had “disrespected the United States” and could return to the White House only when he was “ready for peace.” A planned joint press conference was canceled, and Zelensky left without signing a proposed deal on sharing Ukraine’s mineral resources—a key objective of his visit.
The fallout from the meeting has drawn widespread condemnation, with many labeling Trump’s behavior as bullying and counterproductive. Ukrainian Ambassador to the US Oksana Markarova was seen holding back tears during the exchange, underscoring the emotional toll of the confrontation.
In the wake of the incident, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with both Trump and Zelensky, reaffirming Britain’s “unwavering support for Ukraine.” Starmer is set to host a summit with European leaders in London on Sunday, which is now seen as critical to salvaging any hope of progress in peace talks.
Meanwhile, the Kremlin has reveled in the discord, with former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev mocking Zelensky’s treatment and suggesting that Ukraine’s stance risked escalating the conflict. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova also weighed in, sarcastically praising Trump and Vance for their handling of the situation.
The collapse of the talks has left the international community grappling with the implications. As tensions rise and alliances strain, the path to peace appears more uncertain than ever.
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