Trump and Zelensky Clash in Tense White House Meeting Over Ukraine War

The Ukrainian president rejected compromises with Russia, while Trump demanded concessions and warned of reduced U.S. support.

President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky engaged in a heated exchange during their meeting at the White House, with Trump criticizing Zelensky's approach to the war with Russia.
Trump insisted that Ukraine must make compromises to achieve peace, while Zelensky firmly rejected any concessions to Russian President Vladimir Putin, whom he called a 'killer.'
A planned joint press conference was canceled after the Oval Office confrontation, and Zelensky left the White House earlier than scheduled.
Trump expressed confidence in his recent discussions with Putin and ruled out Ukraine's potential NATO membership, urging Zelensky to abandon the idea.
An agreement on Ukrainian mineral resources was discussed, but it fell short of Trump's initial financial demands and lacked explicit U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine.