Trump tells Zelenskyy to prepare for peace negotiations
U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a tense exchange during Zelenskyy's visit to the White House. Trump accused Zelenskyy of disrespecting the U.S. and stated he is not ready for peace negotiations. Zelenskyy was expected to sign a minerals agreement with the U.S. but faced criticism from Trump and Vice President JD Vance for not showing gratitude for U.S. support. Tensions have risen as the U.S. seeks to advance peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. Despite the disagreements, Zelenskyy maintained that the U.S. is on Ukraine's side. Trump emphasized the importance of U.S. contributions compared to European aid, which has led to further disputes between the two leaders.