Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Washington to negotiate a critical minerals deal with the US amid high tensions. Notably, the deal does not include promises of US military security guarantees, raising concerns for Ukraine. During their meeting, President Trump displayed frustration at Zelenskyy's push for security commitments, openly reprimanding him for being 'disrespectful.' The negotiations reflect the complexities of the geopolitical situation in Ukraine, especially in light of ongoing conflict with Russia and the US's balancing act of support without formal military assurances.
President Trump publicly reprimanded Zelenskyy during their Oval Office meeting, saying, 'You're not acting at all thankful. It's not a nice thing,' in response to demands for security guarantees.
Trump emphasized the difficulty of negotiations with Zelenskyy, stating, 'It's going to be very hard to do business like this. Make a deal or we're out,' highlighting the tension in their interactions.
Zelenskyy's push for a US security commitment sparked a heated exchange, with Trump asserting, 'You're gambling with World War III, and what you're doing is very disrespectful to the country that’s backed you.'
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