Mike Waltz, National Security Advisor, explained a tense meeting between Ukrainian President Zelensky, Trump, and Vice President Vance, stressing the need for Zelensky to alter his approach towards cooperating with the U.S. Waltz defended the meeting against claims of it being an ambush, revealing that Zelensky’s team was greatly affected emotionally, with some visibly in tears during the fallout. Although a critical minerals signing was planned, it was ultimately scrapped due to the disagreements, putting further strain on U.S.-Ukraine relations amidst the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Waltz described how Zelensky's team was emotionally distressed after the meeting, needing to convey gratitude to secure support for Ukraine in the ongoing conflict.
Waltz emphasized that the exchange with Zelensky was necessary, stating he told the Ukrainian leader that further engagement would only lead backwards.
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