Trump-Zelenskyy meeting derailed over disagreement on Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the White House to finalize a minerals deal with the Trump administration. However, the meeting quickly escalated into a heated argument, leading to Zelenskyy's early departure without signing the agreement. Tensions arose when Zelenskyy criticized the U.S. for its response to Russia, prompting sharp replies from Trump and Vice President JD Vance. The disagreement lasted eight minutes before Trump ended the meeting, stating Zelenskyy was not ready for peace negotiations. The White House had expected a routine visit, but officials noted Zelenskyy's demeanor was perceived as disrespectful. Following the breakdown, Trump indicated that further discussions would not be productive, and the planned deal was off.