5 Takeaways From the Explosive Trump–Zelenskyy Meeting

After a heated exchange, Zelenskyy was asked to leave early without signing a partnership agreement granting the U.S. access to Ukraine’s natural resources.

President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House in Washington on Feb. 28, 2025. Brian Snyder/Reuters

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5 Takeaways From the Explosive Trump–Zelenskyy Meeting

After a heated exchange, Zelenskyy was asked to leave early without signing a partnership agreement granting the U.S. access to Ukraine’s natural resources.

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By Ryan Morgan

February 28, 2025Updated:March 01, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy left the White House on Friday after his meeting with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance devolved into a heated argument.

The two countries arranged the meeting as an opportunity for the Ukrainian leader to meet with Trump and finalize a partnership agreement for the United States to gain access to Ukraine’s wealth of natural resources.

5 Takeaways From the Explosive Trump–Zelenskyy Meeting

5 Takeaways From the Explosive Trump–Zelenskyy Meeting

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