The diplomatic relationship between Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky and the US took a dramatic turn when the Ukrainian leader and his delegation were abruptly expelled from the White House following a tense exchange with President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance. The fallout from this confrontation has not only strained Washington-Kiev relations but has also reignited debates over America’s continued support for Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.

The meeting, which took place on February 28, was originally intended to finalize an agreement on critical minerals between the US and Ukraine. However, tensions quickly escalated as Zelensky pressed Trump for greater support against Russia rather than neutrality and mediation efforts. Trump, in turn, accused Zelensky of being ungrateful for the extensive aid Ukraine has already received from the US, while Vice President Vance criticized Zelensky’s diplomatic approach.

National Security Advisor Mike Waltz later revealed details of the encounter in an interview with Breitbart News. He explained that Trump, known for his hardline negotiation tactics, quickly recognized that the talks were deteriorating and decided to cut them short. “The dealmaker-in-chief knows when to walk away from a bad deal or a bad negotiation,” Waltz stated.

The Ukrainian delegation was reportedly left in shock when Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Waltz delivered Trump’s message that the meeting was over. According to Waltz, Zelensky’s team was visibly stunned, with Ukraine’s ambassador reacting in........

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