**Tensions Rise at White House Meeting**
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky had a tense meeting with US President Donald Trump on Friday. The talks were meant to be positive, but they ended in a shouting match.
**Deal Signed… Or Was It?**
One of the main goals of the meeting was to sign a minerals deal between Ukraine and the US. But that didn’t happen. Instead, Trump tweeted “Come back when you’re ready for peace” as Zelensky left early.
**Four Key Moments in the Meeting**
Here are four key moments from the meeting:
1. **Zelensky vs. Vance**: The Ukrainian president clashed with Vice-President JD Vance over the path to peace and prosperity. Zelensky said Russia’s aggression was not stopped, while Vance defended Trump’s approach.
2. **Don’t Tell Us What to Feel**: Zelensky told Trump that appeasing Russia would lead to catastrophic consequences for Europe. Trump responded by telling Zelensky not to dictate what the US would feel.
3. **You Haven’t Been Alone**: Trump fired back at Zelensky, saying Ukraine hadn’t been alone in the war and had received $350 billion from the US. Vance accused Zelensky of campaigning for Democrats during the US election.
4. **Attitudes Need to Change**: Trump said it would be hard to do business with Ukraine if their attitudes didn’t change. The meeting ended with Zelensky being reprimanded for his attitude.
**Ambassador’s Reaction**
Zelensky’s ambassador, Oksana Markarova, was seen with her head in her hands as the arguments escalated. This image sums up the diplomatic position of Ukraine and its relationship with the US.
The meeting ended with tensions high and no deal signed. The consequences of this could be significant for Europe and the future of global security.
