A high-stakes U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal imploded Friday after an explosive face-off between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, turning the Oval Office into a geopolitical boxing ring 🥊. The scheduled signing ceremony was scrapped as tensions over Ukraine's conflict with Russia boiled over.
Oval Office Showdown
Cameras captured rare political theater as U.S. Vice President JD Vance sparked the fireworks, demanding Zelenskyy thank Trump for peace efforts. 'You should be grateful!' Vance declared, igniting a three-way shouting match. Trump warned Zelenskyy was 'gambling with World War III,' while the Ukrainian leader fired back: 'This isn't a card game!' 🃏
Fallout and Global Ripples
Post-clash, Trump told reporters Zelenskyy 'doesn't want peace,' while the Ukrainian leader tweeted gratitude to Americans, insisting 'Ukraine needs lasting peace.' The drama comes days before Zelenskyy heads to a London summit with European allies, as global powers scramble to respond.
With Washington's support crucial against Russia, Zelenskyy told Fox News: 'It's bigger than two presidents.' But will this clash reshape the war's trajectory? 🌐 The world watches as diplomacy takes another wild turn.
