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A high-stakes meeting at the White House between U.S. President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy turned into a fiery debate over the Russia-Ukraine conflict this week . Plans to sign a critical mineral agreement were shelved, and a joint press conference was abruptly canceled—leaving many wondering: Is diplomacy at a breaking point?
What Sparked the Clash?
Sources say tensions flared as Trump doubled down on his mediation strategy, which Zelenskyy reportedly criticized as ineffective. The Ukrainian leader has long sought stronger U.S. support against Russia’s military actions, but the two sides couldn’t bridge their differences.
Expert Take: Trust Crisis?
Cui Zheng, deputy dean of the China Institute of Open Economics at Liaoning University, threw shade on Trump’s approach: \"The U.S. mediation lacks consistency. Ukraine isn’t buying it.\" Analysts warn this stalemate could delay peace efforts and destabilize global energy markets .
While the White House remains tight-lipped, the chaotic showdown highlights deepening rifts in global alliances. Stay tuned for updates as this story unfolds .
. Plans to sign a critical mineral agreement were shelved, and a joint press conference was abruptly canceled—leaving many wondering: Is diplomacy at a breaking point?
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