Zelensky speaks with Macron after tense Trump meeting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte after a tense meeting with US President Donald Trump. The Elysee Palace confirmed the conversation but did not provide details. During the meeting, Trump cut the discussion short, stating Zelensky was “not ready” for peace with Russia. This confrontation raised doubts about the prospects for a truce. Zelensky's visit was intended to finalize a US-Ukrainian agreement on mineral resources, part of a recovery plan. However, it turned confrontational, with Trump and Vice President JD Vance criticizing Zelensky for perceived ingratitude.