Contentious Exchange Between Zelensky and Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the White House to appeal to President Trump for continued support in Ukraine's conflict with Russia. The meeting began cordially but escalated into a heated exchange, particularly between Zelensky and Vice President J.D. Vance regarding the effectiveness of diplomacy in resolving the war. Zelensky emphasized that previous diplomatic efforts with Russia had failed, citing examples where Russia reneged on agreements, which contrasted with Vance's assertion of the administration's diplomatic strategy. The confrontation highlighted the severe tension in U.S.-Ukrainian relations as Zelensky sought to secure further commitment from Trump, who had previously criticized him and blamed Ukraine for the war's onset.