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Trump prematurely ended talks with Zelensky, who left through the back entrance.
© X On Friday, February 28, 2025, an unexpected and tumultuous turn of events unfolded during the meeting between American President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office of the White House. What was meant to be a diplomatic engagement quickly escalated into a heated exchange of views, leading to the premature end of the talks.
The meeting began courteously but quickly escalated into a confrontation. Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance sharply criticized Zelensky for his alleged lack of gratitude for American support for Ukraine. The atmosphere in the room grew tense as Trump accused Zelensky of "gambling with the lives of millions" and warned of the risk of a third world war.
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Trump pressed Zelensky to agree to a peace deal with Russia on terms favorable to the USA.
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The planned agreement to share mineral resources between the USA and Ukraine remained unsigned.
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Trump and Vance repeatedly urged Zelensky to show greater gratitude for American aid.
The meeting reached its climax when Trump declared that Zelensky "was not ready for peace" and accused him of showing disrespect toward the United States. Shortly thereafter, Trump ended the session and Zelensky left the White House without the scheduled press conference or agreement signing.
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