Trump pressures Ukraine to choose between peace or conflict

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a tense meeting at the White House, where they were expected to discuss peace in Ukraine and sign a minerals deal. The meeting ended abruptly after heated exchanges. Trump criticized Zelenskyy for not being serious about peace and suggested that Ukraine must either pursue a peace deal or continue fighting without US support. He indicated that the US might disengage from Ukraine if it does not show a willingness to negotiate. Zelenskyy responded by emphasizing that Ukraine needs security guarantees before any peace talks can proceed. He reiterated that Ukraine seeks a fair agreement and the restoration of its territorial integrity, including Crimea and parts of the Donbas region.