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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 speaking during a taping of FOX News Channel's Special Report with Bret Baier in Washington on February 28, 2025.
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - MARCH 02: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives at the historic Lancaster House estate in London, the venue for the upcoming Ukraine-focused leaders' summit, organized by the UK Foreign Ministry, in London, United Kingdom on March 02, 2025. (Photo by Rasid Necati Aslim/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Overview

  • 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.