NEW YORK: A meeting between US President Donald Trump, Vice President J D Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy turned into a heated dispute instead of a discussion about military aid and rare mineral agreements. The public confrontation exposed tensions between the two countries, raising concerns about their alliance.
Right from the start, the meeting was tense. Trump and Vance repeatedly questioned Ukraine’s war strategy and whether U.S military aid was being used suitabgly. Vance even accused Zelenskyy of not being grateful enough, which led to a sharp exchange. At one point, Trump raised his voice and warned: - YOU ARE GAMBLING WITH WORLD WAR-III.
Trump’s Comments on Putin Stir More Debate
Things got even more dramatic when Donald Trump was asked about his stance on Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump, often criticized for his relationship with Russia, responded by saying he was ALIGNING WITH BOTH OF THEM to try and secure peace. However, Vance supported Trump, arguing that former President Joe Biden’s tough approach had only worsened tensions. "Diplomacy might be the path to peace and prosperity," Vance said.
The meeting ended in chaos. A planned deal on rare minerals was canceled, and no joint statement was out. As tensions grew, Trump abruptly called off the rest of the visit, including a press conference. Zelensky and his team were quickly escorted out of the White House, looking visibly uncomfortable as they left in a black SUV.
Internet Flooded With Memes
The heated exchange quickly became viral. Within hours, social media was filled with memes and AI-generated videos. One user joked - Trump’s humiliation of Zelenskyy is another reminder of why financial independence is important. Another shared a movie clip, saying: IF YOU MISSED WHAT HAPPENED AT THE WHITE HOUSE TODAY, HERE IS A RECAP.
It is noteworthy that questions have been raised on Zelensky's political understanding even before. In fact, Zelensky started his career as a comedian. He played the role of a fictional Ukrainian president in a TV show called SERVANT OF THE PEOPLE, which became very popular.
Due to the popularity of this show, a political party of the same name was formed in 2018 and Zelensky announced his candidacy for the post of President. People voted for him in large numbers, and in 2019 he became the President of Ukraine with 73% of the votes, without looking at any of his previous government work. But he had no political experience, in Indian language, he was neither a councilor, nor an MLA, nor an MP nor a minister, he directly entered international politics by becoming the President.