Trump, Zelenskyy meeting raises doubts about peace negotiations
In a tense Oval Office meeting, President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy argued in front of reporters. Zelenskyy left without signing a planned minerals deal, which was intended to help end Ukraine's war with Russia. Kristen Welker from NBC described the meeting as extraordinary, raising doubts about future peace negotiations. Some Republican lawmakers supported Trump and Vance, while others criticized the meeting as detrimental to U.S. foreign policy. Democratic leaders accused Trump and Vance of aiding Russia. Reports from Ukraine indicated that the meeting left many feeling devastated about the prospects for peace.