Zelenskyy Faces Diplomatic Blowback After White House Confrontation with Trump

A recent meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House devolved into a heated confrontation, culminating in Trump expelling Zelensky from the premises. The leaders were scheduled to discuss a deal on Ukraine's mineral resources and peace negotiations with Russia, but tensions escalated as Trump criticized Zelensky for perceived ingratitude and accused him of 'gambling with World War Three.' The altercation, which was broadcast globally, ended without a signed agreement, and various world leaders expressed support for Zelensky following the incident. Ukraine's Ambassador to the U.S., Oksana Markarova, became a focal point of attention with her visible distress during the confrontation, which went viral on social media. In the aftermath, Trump claimed the meeting revealed Zelensky's unpreparedness for peace negotiations, stating he would only return when ready for peace. Meanwhile, Ukraine's Embassy in Türkiye contrasted the U.S. meeting by sharing a photo of President Erdogan warmly welcoming Zelensky, highlighting support from other nations.