Trump pressures Ukraine to choose peace or fight alone

US President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House to discuss peace efforts and sign a minerals deal. However, the meeting escalated into a heated exchange, with Trump criticizing Zelenskyy for being ungrateful and not serious about peace. Trump suggested that Ukraine must either pursue peace or continue fighting without US support. He indicated that Zelenskyy lacks the leverage to dictate terms and warned that a prolonged conflict would not benefit Ukraine. Zelenskyy responded by emphasizing the need for security guarantees before any peace negotiations. He stated that Ukraine cannot rely solely on assurances from Russia and seeks international support to ensure its territorial integrity.