Trump criticizes Zelenskyy over gratitude for U.S. support

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a tense Oval Office meeting. They accused him of lacking gratitude for U.S. support amid the ongoing war with Russia, leading to the cancellation of Zelenskyy's visit. The exchange highlighted disagreements over diplomacy with Russia. Zelenskyy pointed out past failures to stop Russian aggression, while Trump insisted on the need for a ceasefire and emphasized U.S. military support as crucial for Ukraine's defense. Trump claimed that previous U.S. presidents were not respected by Russia, contrasting this with his own relationship with Vladimir Putin. He urged Zelenskyy to be more appreciative of U.S. assistance and suggested that Ukraine's position would improve with a ceasefire agreement.