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Trump and Zelensky Clash in Tense White House Meeting Over Ukraine War

The Ukrainian president rejected compromises with Russia, while Trump demanded concessions and warned of reduced U.S. support.

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«Vous jouez avec la troisième guerre mondiale»: l'échange houleux entre Trump, Zelensky et Vance
Emmanuel Macron, ce vendredi 28 février.
Le Premier ministre britannique, Keir Starmer, et Donald Trump lors d'une conférence de presse à la Maison Blanche, le 27 février 2025.

Overview

  • President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky engaged in a heated exchange during their meeting at the White House, with Trump criticizing Zelensky's approach to the war with Russia.
  • Trump insisted that Ukraine must make compromises to achieve peace, while Zelensky firmly rejected any concessions to Russian President Vladimir Putin, whom he called a 'killer.'
  • A planned joint press conference was canceled after the Oval Office confrontation, and Zelensky left the White House earlier than scheduled.
  • Trump expressed confidence in his recent discussions with Putin and ruled out Ukraine's potential NATO membership, urging Zelensky to abandon the idea.
  • An agreement on Ukrainian mineral resources was discussed, but it fell short of Trump's initial financial demands and lacked explicit U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine.