Zelenskyy criticized during US visit, fails to secure deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faced public criticism from US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance during his recent visit to the United States. This confrontation overshadowed Zelenskyy’s efforts to secure a minerals deal and strengthen security ties. Russia quickly labeled the visit a diplomatic failure. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova described it as a "complete political and diplomatic failure of the Kyiv regime," emphasizing Moscow's ongoing goals regarding Ukraine. The tense meeting ended with Zelenskyy leaving the White House without signing the crucial minerals deal, which Trump had indicated was necessary for future US support.