Tense Moment: Ukrainian Ambassador’s Reaction To Heated Trump-Zelenskyy Exchange Goes Viral- wna24

Washington DC: A heated confrontation erupted between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Friday. The meeting, intended to focus on a mineral deal, quickly turned into a public spectacle, with Trump berating Zelenskyy for being “disrespectful” to the US and “gambling with World War III”. As Zelenskyy was involved in a verbal spat with Trump and his deputy JD Vance at the Oval Office, the Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States was visibly distressed with the escalating situation.

At the White House on Friday, the atmosphere in the Oval Office was charged with emotion as the two leaders clashed over the war with Russia. Zelenskyy questioned Trump’s favouritism toward Russia and warned against trusting the Russian president’s promises. He asserted that the US “should not compromise”, referring to Putin as a “killer” and “terrorist”. Trump, in turn, accused Zelenskyy of lacking gratitude for US support and being unrealistic about Ukraine’s chances against Russia.

President Trump grew increasingly agitated with Zelenskyy’s perceived lack of gratitude for the substantial US support provided to Ukraine. In a scathing remark, Trump said, “We gave you, through this stupid president (Joe Biden), $350 billion. We gave you military equipment… If you didn’t have our military equipment, this war would have been over in two weeks.”

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Meanwhile, Ukrainian Ambassador to the US, Oksana Markarova, was visibly distressed during the exchange. Seated beside the Ukrainian delegation, she buried her face in her hands, conveying the weight of the moment more powerfully than words ever could. Her reaction underlined the intense pressure Ukraine faces, both diplomatically and militarily, as it seeks to secure continued US support.

On Friday, Donald Trump abruptly called off the meeting after the fiery exchange, and Zelenskyy left the White House without signing the mineral deal. US officials said the Ukrainian leader was asked to leave. Trump subsequently issued a statement, saying, “President Zelenskyy is not ready for Peace if America is involved.” “He disrespected the United States of America in its cherished Oval Office. He can come back when he is ready for Peace,” the US President said.

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Zelenskyy, in turn, said Ukraine seeks a “just and lasting peace” and that his country is on the path to achieving it. He also thanked the US administration and the American people for their support.

Tensions have been simmering between the leaders as the US sided with Russia in the conflict, marking a major policy shift. A US-Russia meeting was recently held in Riyadh, where they agreed to mend their relations, with the first step being an end to the Russian war. However, Zelenskyy rejected the Riyadh talks, as they were held without Kyiv’s involvement.

The diplomatic fallout between Trump and Zelenskyy has huge implications for the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. With the US and Russia appearing to align on a peaceful resolution, Ukraine’s position becomes increasingly precarious.