Zelenskyy Reflects on Heated Oval Office Meeting With Trump
The Ukrainian president defends his stance during the February clash, emphasizing Ukraine's dignity and democracy amid strained U.S.-Ukraine relations.
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy described his defense of Ukraine's dignity during a tense Oval Office meeting with Donald Trump and JD Vance in February 2025.
- The meeting ended early after Trump accused Zelenskyy of 'gambling with World War III,' while Zelenskyy criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin for breaking past agreements.
- U.S. aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine were temporarily paused following the meeting, later resuming after a limited ceasefire was agreed upon in Saudi Arabia.
- Zelenskyy refrained from publicly criticizing Trump, calling the meeting 'regrettable' and expressing a desire to move forward diplomatically.
- Despite the ceasefire, Russian missile and drone attacks continue, underscoring the fragility of the situation and ongoing challenges to achieving lasting peace.
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