Trump ends talks with Zelensky over gratitude dispute

U.S. President Donald Trump ended negotiations with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky after a tense Oval Office meeting. The discussion, intended to finalize a joint investment fund, escalated into a heated argument over Ukraine's gratitude for U.S. support. Trump criticized Zelensky for not showing enough appreciation and insisted on a ceasefire with Russia without security guarantees. Zelensky countered that Russia's past actions made such agreements unreliable, leading to a breakdown in talks. Following the meeting, Trump announced on social media that Zelensky had "disrespected" the U.S. The planned press conference was canceled, and the investment deal appears to be off the table, marking a significant setback for Ukraine.