Trump and Zelensky clash in intense Oval Office meeting
Donald Trump's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office turned confrontational, overshadowing discussions on a ceasefire in the Ukraine-Russia war. Trump accused Zelensky of risking millions of lives and being disrespectful. Trump demanded Zelensky show more gratitude for U.S. support and insisted he must make compromises with Russia. Zelensky countered, stating there should be "no compromises with a killer" like Putin. The meeting ended with Trump asserting that past deals with Putin were different and claiming that he was respected by the Russian leader, unlike previous U.S. presidents.