Zelenskyy and Trump engage in heated Oval Office debate

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump had a tense meeting in the Oval Office on February 28. Zelenskyy criticized Trump’s approach to Russia, while Trump accused him of disrespect. Their discussions escalated into a shouting match. The two leaders were set to sign a deal for US involvement in Ukraine's mineral industry. However, the agreement lacks explicit US security guarantees for Ukraine, which has disappointed Zelenskyy. Trump believes American business presence will serve as a form of security. Zelenskyy is seeking support for Ukraine's war effort amid ongoing conflict with Russia. The meeting aimed to strengthen ties, but Trump's less committed stance on European security has raised concerns in Kyiv and among its allies.