Tensions Rise After Zelensky's Heated Oval Office Meeting with Trump and Graham's Resignation Call

Ukrainian President Zelensky defends his leadership following a contentious meeting with U.S. officials and criticism from Senator Lindsey Graham.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky faced criticism from Senator Lindsey Graham after a contentious Oval Office meeting with President Trump and Vice President JD Vance on February 28, 2025.
The meeting, intended to discuss U.S. support for Ukraine, escalated as Trump and Vance accused Zelensky of being ungrateful and disrespectful toward American aid efforts.
Zelensky pushed back on the accusations, defending Ukraine's diplomatic efforts and warning of potential future threats posed by Russian aggression to the U.S.
In the aftermath, Graham suggested Zelensky should resign, claiming his leadership was hindering effective U.S.-Ukraine relations, prompting a sharp retort from Zelensky offering Graham Ukrainian citizenship to make his opinion 'carry weight.'
The diplomatic standoff has highlighted growing tensions in U.S.-Ukraine relations, with Graham aligning closely with Trump and criticizing Zelensky's approach to diplomacy.