Trump's meeting with Zelenskyy exposes allies' influence limits

President Donald Trump’s recent meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office ended in a heated exchange, highlighting the limits of U.S. allies' influence on Trump's foreign policy. Trump emphasized a swift resolution to the conflict with Russia, even if it does not favor Ukraine. The meeting followed a week of diplomatic efforts by European leaders to align with Trump on Ukraine. However, Trump’s approach diverged from traditional U.S. support, as he criticized Zelenskyy for his stance against Russia and warned that U.S. backing could diminish. Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for American support but reiterated that Ukraine would not engage in peace talks without security guarantees. He acknowledged the challenges ahead without U.S. backing, emphasizing the need for strong relations with America.