Vance clashes with Zelenskyy over Ukrainian gratitude

During a recent Oval Office meeting, Vice President JD Vance clashed with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Vance accused Zelenskyy of being disrespectful and ungrateful for U.S. support, leading to a heated exchange that lasted seven minutes. Zelenskyy challenged Vance's authority on Ukraine, questioning his experience in the country. Vance defended his stance, asserting that Zelenskyy should show more appreciation for U.S. assistance, while Trump supported Vance's comments, emphasizing the need for gratitude. This confrontation marks a shift in Vance's approach to foreign policy as vice president, contrasting with his previous opposition to U.S. aid for Ukraine. The meeting's tense atmosphere was unexpected, as earlier discussions with Zelenskyy had been supportive and bipartisan.