Trump pressures Zelenskyy to negotiate with Russia

President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a tense meeting in the Oval Office. Trump pressured Zelenskyy to negotiate with Russia, warning that failure to do so could lead to the U.S. withdrawing support. Vice President JD Vance criticized Zelenskyy for being "disrespectful." Zelenskyy expressed doubt about Russia's willingness to engage in genuine diplomacy, citing past failures. Despite the strained atmosphere, the U.S. and Ukraine were set to finalize a deal on rare earth minerals. Tensions had escalated in recent days, with Trump previously blaming Ukraine for the ongoing conflict.