Trump-Zelensky meeting ended abruptly without agreement
A meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy turned confrontational, ending abruptly without a minerals deal. Tensions escalated as Trump and Vice President JD Vance criticized Zelensky for not showing enough gratitude for U.S. support. Zelensky defended Ukraine's position, arguing that they have faced Russian aggression alone. Trump countered by emphasizing U.S. financial support, stating that without it, the war would have ended quickly. The meeting concluded with Trump suggesting Zelensky was unprepared for peace. Following the meeting, Trump posted on social media that Zelensky was not ready for peace involving America. The exchange highlighted significant disagreements over the war and U.S. involvement in Ukraine's defense.