DONALD Trump has accused Volodymyr Zelensky of “not wanting peace” just hours after a furious showdown in the White House.
Two leaders were supposed to conclude an important deal on critical minerals. The deal aimed to secure US control over some of Ukraine’s abundant resources in return for ongoing aid during wartime.
Unfortunately, the meeting turned chaotic. Trump criticized Zelensky for not appreciating enough and insisted that he should negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Trump, standing outside Air Force One, stated: “President Zelensky is hesitant about peace negotiations if America is part of it, as he believes our participation puts him in a strong negotiating position.”
“I don’t want advantage, I want PEACE,” Trump insisted.
“He disrespected the United States of America in its cherished Oval Office. He can come back when he is ready for peace.”
FIGHT HOUSE
Tensions exploded inside the White House as Trump yelled at Zelensky, accusing him of “gambling with World War Three” and calling him “ungrateful.”
The meeting—meant to finalise a critical minerals deal — descended into chaos as Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Zelensky clashed in a brutal three-way shouting match.
At one point, all three men were seen leaning forward, pointing fingers, and throwing their arms around in fury.
Trump didn’t hold back.
“Your people are very brave, but you’re either going to make a deal or we’re out,” he raged.
“If we’re out, you’ll fight it out. People are dying… you’re running low on soldiers. You don’t have the cards.”
When Zelensky pushed back, Trump snapped: “You’re gambling with the lives of millions of people! You’re gambling with World War Three!”
Vance piled on, demanding: “Have you said ‘thank you’ once this entire meeting?”
Zelensky replied: “A lot of times.”
The blow-up ended with Trump scrapping the planned press conference and ordering Zelensky out.
A White House official later claimed Zelensky’s delegation “began begging” to sign the minerals deal after being shown the door.
But Trump was no longer interested.
WAR EFFORT IN JEOPARDY
The fallout has sent shockwaves through Washington.
Trump’s ultimatum — “You either make a deal or we are out” — has thrown US support for Ukraine into doubt.
Just a week ago, he called Zelensky a “dictator” and a “moderately successful comedian” who had “talked the US into a war that couldn’t be won.”
Now, with the minerals deal dead, the future of US-Ukraine relations hangs in the balance.
Zelensky later posted on X: “Thank you America, thank you for your support, thank you for this visit… Ukraine needs just and lasting peace, and we are working exactly for that.”
Meanwhile, Trump’s handling of the clash has drawn fierce criticism.
Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk claimed “champagne corks were already popping” in the Kremlin.
UK Shadow Cabinet Minister Robert Jenrick called the showdown “sickening.”
The Sun Says
PRESIDENT Zelensky is a global hero who has led his wronged country’s brave defence against a tyrant’s war machine.
His ambush by Donald Trump and his vice-president as the world watched was a shocking spectacle.
Zelensky flew to Washington hoping to secure Ukraine’s future, only to be degraded and sent home with no minerals deal.
His courage and leadership have earned him far more respect than the undeserved humiliation he received on live TV.
