Trump warns Zelensky about risking World War III

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US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a heated exchange during a meeting in the Oval Office. Trump accused Zelenskyy of risking World War III and suggested he was not in a strong negotiating position. Zelenskyy left the meeting without signing a crucial minerals deal that Trump had linked to future US support for Ukraine. The agreement aimed to establish a joint investment fund, but Zelenskyy insisted on security guarantees for Ukraine in any deal. This meeting marked a significant shift in US-Ukraine relations, with Trump openly challenging Zelenskyy and expressing skepticism about continued military aid. Zelenskyy's previous visits to the White House occurred under the Biden administration.


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