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Trump and Zelenskiy clash, leaving Ukraine exposed in war with Russia

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s meeting with Donald Trump ended in disaster yesterday, after the two leaders clashed in an extraordinary exchange before the world’s media at the White House over the war with Russia. The article Trump and Zelenskiy clash, leaving Ukraine exposed in war with Russia appeared first on Stabroek News.

Trump and Zelenskiy clash, leaving Ukraine exposed in war with Russia

The meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S. President Donald Trump ended in disaster as the two leaders clashed over the war with Russia. Zelenskiy had hoped to convince the United States not to side with Russian President Vladimir Putin, but instead, Trump and Vice President JD Vance criticized him and accused him of disrespect. The meeting, which was seen as an opportunity to improve relations between the two countries, resulted in the signing of a minerals deal being left unsigned and in limbo. European leaders came to Zelenskiy's defense, emphasizing the need to support Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. Trump and Vance pushed for diplomacy to end the conflict, but Zelenskiy argued that Putin could not be trusted. The meeting quickly escalated into a heated exchange, with Trump accusing Zelenskiy of disrespecting the United States and threatening to withdraw support for Ukraine. Despite the tense meeting, Zelenskiy expressed hope that his relationship with Trump could be salvaged. The Ukrainian leader's supporters rallied around him, but there were concerns about the future of U.S. military aid to Ukraine. Overall, the meeting highlighted the growing tensions between the United States and Ukraine, as well as the challenges facing Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.

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