World Leaders, US Lawmakers React to Trump–Zelenskyy Clash

The Ukrainian leader was expected to sign a minerals deal with the United States, which was eventually called off.
World Leaders, US Lawmakers React to Trump–Zelenskyy Clash
President Donald Trump (C) and Vice President JD Vance meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office at the White House on Feb. 28, 2025. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images
Rachel Acenas
Rachel Acenas
Freelance Reporter
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The heated exchange between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has prompted mixed reactions from world leaders and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.

Friday’s high-profile meeting at the Oval Office grew tense as Vice President JD Vance, Trump, and Zelenskyy discussed the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine and a proposed agreement allowing the U.S. greater access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals as a way for the war-torn country to compensate for and continue receiving aid from the United States.

Rachel Acenas
Rachel Acenas
Freelance Reporter
Rachel Acenas is an experienced journalist and TV news reporter and anchor covering breaking stories and contributing original news content for NTD's digital team.
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