Zelenskyy's treatment by Trump criticized as disrespectful
cbc.ca —
U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a tense meeting in the Oval Office, where Trump and Vice-President JD Vance criticized Zelenskyy for not showing gratitude for U.S. support in Ukraine's war against Russia. The meeting ended without a deal. Zelenskyy was expected to finalize an agreement for U.S. access to Ukrainian minerals in exchange for military support. However, the confrontation overshadowed the negotiations, leading Zelenskyy to leave early. Ukrainian community members expressed shock and disappointment over the treatment of Zelenskyy. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reaffirmed support for Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of their fight for democracy and freedom.