On February 28, a much-anticipated meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and former U.S. President Donald Trump took place at the White House. But it was not the talks themselves that drew the most attention—it was Trump’s sharp criticism of Zelensky that left a lasting impression in front of dozens of media representatives.

“You’ve been at a disadvantage since the war started. You should be grateful,” Trump stated, challenging Zelensky’s position on the ongoing conflict with Russia. "People are dying, your troops are lacking. You’re not in a better position. Right now, you have no cards to play… You are gambling with the lives of millions… You’re gambling with World War III,” Trump added.

Trump's remarks came in response to Zelensky's calls for stronger security guarantees for Ukraine and greater involvement in negotiations with Russia. The Ukrainian president argued that Ukraine needs more than just a ceasefire, pointing to Russia’s repeated violations of past agreements. In the meeting, Trump did not allow Zelensky to speak freely on the matter, accusing him of pushing Ukraine toward World War III with his aggressive........

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