A high-profile U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal imploded Friday after a televised shouting match between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy derailed their White House meeting. Cameras captured U.S. Vice President JD Vance demanding gratitude from Zelenskyy for Trump's efforts to end Ukraine's war with Russia, sparking a chaotic three-way argument.
'You're Gambling With WWIII' 💥
Trump accused Zelenskyy of disrespecting America and \"gambling with World War III,\" while the Ukrainian leader fired back: \"You will feel the consequences.\" The clash escalated as Trump claimed Ukraine had \"no cards\" in negotiations, to which Zelenskyy retorted, \"I am not playing cards\"—a surreal exchange that trended globally with 🃏 emojis.
Aftermath & Next Steps 🌐
Post-clash, Zelenskyy thanked Americans on social media while emphasizing Ukraine's need for continued support against Russia. He'll now pivot to a UK summit this weekend with European allies. Meanwhile, Trump doubled down, telling reporters Zelenskyy \"doesn't want peace.\" Analysts call this the most dramatic breakdown in U.S.-Ukraine relations since Russia's invasion.
