Zelenskyy leaves White House after heated Trump confrontation

U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a heated meeting at the White House on February 28, 2025. Trump criticized Zelenskyy for not being grateful and insisted he must compromise with Russia. Zelenskyy left the meeting early after the confrontation, which included Vice-President J.D. Vance also criticizing him. A planned news conference and signing ceremony for a U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal were canceled. Trump later stated that Zelenskyy is not ready for peace and accused him of disrespecting the U.S. during their discussion.