Overview

• President Donald Trump publicly criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a contentious White House meeting, accusing him of disrespect and 'gambling with World War III.'
• Trump and Vice President JD Vance cut short the meeting with Zelensky, leaving a potential minerals agreement unsigned and straining U.S.-Ukraine relations.
• Trump dismissed criticism of his perceived soft stance on Russia, urging Americans to focus on domestic issues rather than Russian President Vladimir Putin.
• Former National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster condemned Trump's approach, accusing him of 'coddling Putin' while undermining Ukraine during its ongoing war with Russia.
• Democratic lawmakers and European leaders expressed concern over a potential shift in U.S. foreign policy, with some suggesting the administration is aligning with authoritarian regimes.