Trump calls for high-level Ukraine, Russia meeting
Donald Trump said talks between his envoy and Vladimir Putin made major progress toward ending the Ukraine war, urging Kyiv and Moscow to meet face-to-face.
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In a tense Oval Office exchange, Zelenskyy pushed back on Trump’s softer stance toward Vladimir Putin, warning against “compromises with a killer.” Trump accused him of ingratitude, saying, “Make a deal or the U.S. is out.”
Despite the confrontation, both leaders signed a deal granting U.S. companies access to Ukraine’s mineral industry. However, the agreement lacks security guarantees, disappointing Kyiv. Trump argues economic ties serve as protection.
The meeting highlights Trump's shift in U.S. policy, prioritising diplomacy and economic interests over military aid. His stance has unsettled European allies, who fear a settlement favouring Russia.
Earlier, Zelenskyy met U.S. senators, thanking them for bipartisan support as Ukraine seeks continued backing.
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