Zelenskyy's presidency faces pressure after Oval Office meeting

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces uncertainty after a tense meeting with President Trump and Vice President Vance. Key U.S. Republicans are urging him to resign or call elections, despite wartime restrictions. Trump inaccurately claimed Zelenskyy has a 4% approval rating. Zelenskyy maintains he will only resign if Ukraine secures NATO membership. He emphasized Ukraine's sovereignty and rejected the idea of elections as a concession to Russia. Discussions about potential successors are growing, with figures like Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko and parliament chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk emerging as contenders. Zelenskyy's defiance against both Trump and Putin remains strong, but the pressure on his leadership is increasing. The upcoming NATO summit in June adds urgency to the situation as Ukraine navigates its political challenges.


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