The war in Ukraine has seen stagnation on the battlefield as Russia's offensive slow. A recent contentious meeting between Trump, J.D. Vance, and Zelensky revealed a shift in U.S. policy, prioritizing a rare-earth minerals deal over comprehensive security guarantees for Ukraine. Trump's firm stance effectively gave Zelensky an ultimatum, suggesting that unless Ukraine agreed to negotiations with Russia, they would lose U.S. support. This caused a shock among Ukrainian officials, who realized the dire implications for Ukraine's long-term security amidst the ongoing conflict.
In a meeting, Trump and his aides made it clear that the only deal they were interested in involved rare-earth minerals, disregarding vital security guarantees for Ukraine.
The confrontation at the White House left Zelensky with a stark choice: accept a U.S.-dictated peace plan without securing Ukraine's long-term security or face the reality of fighting alone.
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