Zelensky Thanks US Amid Heated Oval Office Clash with Trump, Vance

During a recent Oval Office meeting, U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky clashed over strategies for diplomacy with Russia, leading to a heated exchange. Trump asserted that Zelensky was 'gambling with World War Three' and criticized him for not understanding his position without U.S. support, while Vice President JD Vance defended Trump's approach and criticized Zelensky's remarks as disrespectful. Following the meeting, Zelensky expressed gratitude for U.S. support but emphasized the need for peace and security guarantees. The confrontation resulted in the cancellation of a joint press conference and a minerals agreement that was expected to be signed. Vance, a staunch Trump supporter, articulated that Trump's foreign policy aligns with his beliefs in peace and saving lives, while also acknowledging the complexities of the ongoing conflict. The discord highlights the tensions between U.S. support for Ukraine and differing opinions on how to achieve peace with Russia.