Sky News Daily 2025 Moments: What changed after Trump's clash with Zelenskyy?
Dec 22, 2025
Join military analyst Michael Clarke and international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn as they dive into the explosive February meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. They discuss the unexpected confrontation that derailed hopes for a minerals deal and the immediate diplomatic fallout. Clarke highlights the war's evolution into a hybrid conflict, while Waghorn critiques Trump's peace plan and explores its implications for US-Europe relations. Tune in for insights on the long-term effects on diplomacy and potential future scenarios.
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Zelensky Ambushed Over A Minerals Deal
- Zelensky arrived expecting to secure a rare-earth minerals deal and closer cooperation with the US.
- Instead he was ambushed in the Oval Office and effectively ejected after a hostile press showdown.
Worldview Of Strength And Weakness
- Trump frames international relations as a hierarchy of strong and weak actors.
- He pressures Ukraine to accept a deal because he sees them as the weaker party.
Ambassador's Visible Distress
- The Ukrainian ambassador Oksana Markarova was filmed on the floor with her head in her hands and crying.
- Her reaction symbolised four years of diplomatic work unraveling in public.