U.S.-Ukraine Mineral Agreement Doubts After Heated Exchange

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump engaged in a heated exchange during a White House visit intended to finalize a mineral extraction deal. The meeting turned contentious when Zelenskyy criticized the U.S. for not doing more to stop Russian aggression, leading to a clash with Trump and Vice President JD Vance. Following the argument, Trump mocked Zelenskyy, suggesting he was unwilling to end the conflict with Russia. The fallout has led to mixed reactions from U.S. lawmakers, with some Republicans backing Trump’s stance and others criticizing Zelenskyy’s approach. Despite the confrontation, Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for U.S. support and emphasized the importance of security guarantees in any peace deal. The incident has cast doubt on the future of the mineral agreement and U.S. support for Ukraine.