White House meeting between Trump and Zelensky turns confrontational

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A recent meeting at the White House between U.S. President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky turned confrontational. Trump and Vance criticized Zelensky for not being grateful and urged him to negotiate with Russia. Zelensky defended Ukraine's position, citing Russia's violations of ceasefire agreements. The tense exchange has drawn backlash, with Democrats accusing Trump of being pro-Russian, while Republicans argue for a shift in U.S. policy to prioritize American interests. European leaders quickly reaffirmed their support for Ukraine following the meeting. Meanwhile, Russia's former president mocked Zelensky, highlighting the discord between the U.S. and Ukraine. Ukraine's military leadership pledged to continue their fight.


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