Trump and Vance criticize Zelenskyy during White House meeting
During a White House meeting, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his remarks about the U.S. administration. Tensions rose, leading to the cancellation of a joint press conference. Trump accused Zelenskyy of escalating the war and claimed he was not ready for peace. Zelenskyy defended his position, emphasizing the urgency of addressing Russian aggression. The meeting followed recent U.S.-Russian talks that excluded Ukraine. Trump later stated that Zelenskyy disrespected the U.S. and suggested he could return when ready for peace.