Protests surge in U.S. supporting Ukraine after meeting

Protests erupted across the U.S. on Saturday in response to a tense Oval Office meeting between President Trump, Vice President Vance, and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. Demonstrators gathered in cities like Vermont, New York, and Boston, expressing support for Ukraine. In Vermont, hundreds protested Vance's ski trip, holding signs that read “Vermont stands with Ukraine.” Similar gatherings occurred in New York's Times Square and Los Angeles, where crowds rallied for Ukraine and called for fair peace terms. The protests followed Trump's remarks urging Zelenskyy to negotiate with Russia, which sparked backlash. European leaders and U.S. lawmakers expressed support for Zelenskyy, labeling the meeting an "ambush." Zelenskyy shared a video of his warm reception in London amid the protests.