Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition

Trump, Zelenskiy Meeting Turns Into Argument; Mineral Deal Falls Through

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Feb 28, 2025
JD Vance, the US Vice President, shares insights from a turbulent Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, which devolved into a heated argument over a crucial minerals deal. Zelenskiy's skepticism about Donald Trump's ability to broker peace with Russia ignited tensions. Daniel Fried, a former US Ambassador, analyzes the diplomatic fallout, while Republican strategist Rick Davis adds context to the political implications. The discussion highlights the complex U.S.-Ukraine relationship and the challenges of negotiation amidst ongoing conflict.
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ANECDOTE

Oval Office Argument

  • Trump and Zelensky's Oval Office meeting devolved into a public argument, scrapping a planned minerals deal.
  • This unprecedented display of hostility was a diplomatic failure, says Rick Davis.
INSIGHT

Relationship Test

  • Zelensky's main goal was to gauge his relationship with Trump.
  • The public argument revealed a lack of trust, embarrassing the U.S., says Jeanne Sheehan Zaino.
INSIGHT

Trump's Hostility

  • Trump's hostility towards Zelensky was evident in the meeting.
  • The minerals deal was a starting point for future negotiations, which are now jeopardized.
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