During a contentious meeting at the White House, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confronted U.S. Vice President JD Vance about his comments on diplomacy with Russia. The situation escalated when President Trump admonished Zelenskyy for perceived ingratitude and questioned his commitment to peace. Trump emphasized the risks involved in the ongoing conflict and described the U.S.'s significant support for Ukraine, which he felt was not being acknowledged. This tense exchange resulted in a breakdown of negotiations, leaving Zelenskyy without a crucial minerals deal as he exited the White House.
"You're not acting at all thankful. It's not a nice thing... You're gambling with the lives of millions of people. You're gambling with World War III..."
"I think it's disrespectful for you to come into the Oval Office and try to litigate this in front of the American media."
"You're either going to make a deal, or we're out, and if we're out, you'll fight it out. I don't think it's going to be pretty."
"It's going to be very hard to do business like this... this country that's backed you far more than a lot of people say they should have."
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