Plans for a major U.S.-Ukraine minerals partnership collapsed Friday after a fiery clash between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House. The scheduled signing ceremony was abruptly canceled following a televised shouting match that exposed deepening tensions over Ukraine’s push for peace with Russia.
Oval Office Showdown Goes Viral 🎥
What began as a routine pre-meeting photo op turned into a tense showdown when U.S. Vice President JD Vance demanded Zelenskyy publicly thank Trump for efforts to resolve the Ukraine-Russia conflict. \"You should be thanking the president,\" Vance declared, sparking a chaotic exchange where all three leaders talked over each other.
Zelenskyy warned the U.S. would face future consequences of the conflict, while Trump fired back: \"You're gambling with World War III.\" The Ukrainian leader later tweeted gratitude to the American people while admitting, \"It will be difficult without your support.\" 🔥
What’s Next? 🌍
Despite the drama, Zelenskyy told Fox News U.S.-Ukraine ties could recover, emphasizing that relations are \"more than two presidents.\" The leader now heads to a London summit this weekend with European allies, as global observers watch how the fallout might impact Ukraine’s defense against Russia’s military.
