Divided Republicans threaten future U.S. aid for Ukraine

U.S. Republicans are divided after a tense meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Donald Trump. Some Republicans criticized Zelenskiy, calling for him to change his approach or resign, which has lowered the chances of future aid for Ukraine. Zelenskiy visited Washington to sign a deal for joint resource development with the U.S. However, the meeting ended without an agreement, and Trump and Vice President JD Vance accused Zelenskiy of disrespect. This clash has strained U.S.-Ukraine relations. While many Republicans supported Trump, some, like Representative Mike Lawler, defended Ukraine, calling the meeting a missed opportunity. Congress has previously approved $175 billion in aid to Ukraine, but support may wane following this incident.