US President Trump's meeting with Ukrainian leader Zelenskyy ended abruptly after the president made comments that Ukraine needs to "change" or send someone else to negotiate, prompting Zelenskyy to leave. The incident has strained US-Ukraine relations, jeopardizing critical wartime support from the US. Some Republicans, including Senator Bill Hagerty and Representative Mike Lawler, defended Ukraine, while others like Representative Don Bacon rallied behind it.
https://www.firstpost.com/world/oval-office-clash-trump-zelenskyy-feud-fuels-gop-rift-dims-hopes-for-ukraine-aid-13867822.htmlPresident Donald Trump's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ended abruptly, with Zelensky being asked to leave the White House and a joint press conference canceled. The tense encounter was marked by heated exchanges between the two leaders, with Trump accusing Zelensky of "gambling with World War III" and claiming Ukraine lacks the strength to continue its war with Russia. Trump also referenced his 2016 presidential campaign, stating that Russian President Vladimir Putin had been involved in efforts to help him win the election.
https://cfr.org/blog/trump-and-zelensky-clash-oval-officeThe Trump administration is reevaluating its foreign policy and economic priorities by reviewing existing frameworks and metrics to ensure alignment with global objectives. The Department of State will work with Congress to identify key countries and regions, define strategic objectives, and establish metrics to track progress. This includes assessing the success of programs in achieving "Safer," "Stronger," and "More Prosperous" goals, as outlined by Secretary Rubio's categories. The government aims to ensure international aid is cost-efficient, aligned with national-security interests, and delivering tangible results to Americans.
https://www.csis.org/analysis/answering-call-foreign-assistance-reviewBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky by phone, reaffirming his support for Ukraine's sovereignty and security. French President Emmanuel Macron criticized Putin, saying he is the one playing World War III, not Zelensky. American Republicans praised Trump's comments about Ukraine, while Democrats expressed concern that Trump's remarks may be fueling Russian President Vladimir Putin.
https://www.fakti.bg/en/world/953473-starmer-spoke-with-trump-and-zelensky-after-the-scandal-macron-defended-the-ukrainian-presidentUS President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a heated exchange in the Oval Office, with Trump berating Zelensky for "gambling with millions of lives" and suggesting his actions could trigger World War III. The confrontation led to the cancellation of a planned joint news conference and prompted reactions from world leaders, who expressed solidarity with Zelenskyy. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was among those who condemned Trump's behavior, stating that "no one wants peace more than the citizens of Ukraine".
https://www.news18.com/world/trump-jd-vance-face-backlash-from-world-leaders-for-berating-zelenskyy-we-stand-with-ukraine-9245373.htmlUN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has warned that severe US aid cuts, implemented by President Donald Trump, run counter to American interests globally. The US State Department has slashed its multiyear aid contracts by 92% as part of a $60 billion reduction in overseas development and humanitarian programmes. This move threatens to deprive millions of people in conflict zones such as north-east Syria, Afghanistan, and South Sudan of essential services like healthcare and protection. The cuts also halt programmes aimed at combating diseases like tuberculosis, malaria, and cholera, and will terminate funding for the UN's HIV/AIDS programme, UNAids, which was previously funded by the US to two-thirds of international efforts to combat the disease.
https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2025/02/28/guterres-says-us-aid-cuts-run-counter-to-american-interests-globally/US President Donald Trump's meeting with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was a heated exchange, with Trump threatening to leave Ukraine if it didn't make a deal with Russia, and Zelenskyy pushing for concrete security guarantees. French President Emmanuel Macron had previously met with Trump to discuss an European-led peacekeeping force in Ukraine, while British Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Washington seeking a US "backstop" for European nations providing front-line security for Ukraine. Trump's tone softened after the visit, but he still refused to blame Russia for its invasion of Ukraine and instead focused on securing a financial stake in Ukraine's critical minerals. Zelenskyy's government eventually agreed to Trump's proposal, clearing the path for a meeting between the two leaders.
https://thestar.com/news/world/united-states/trumps-oval-office-thrashing-of-zelenskyy-shows-limits-of-western-allies-ability-to-sway-us/article_5cea71dc-a047-5172-8d3b-556d76940a0f.htmlUS President Donald Trump's envoy for Russia and Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, advised Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky not to meet with President Trump due to concerns about relations between Kiev and Washington being underdeveloped.
https://www.fakti.bg/en/world/953469-cnn-kellogg-tried-to-save-zelensky-advised-him-not-to-go-to-trumpThe US President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss a potential peace agreement in Ukraine, which has been embroiled in conflict with Russia since 2014. French President Emmanuel Macron had previously discussed the idea of a European-led peacekeeping force with Trump, but Washington's refusal to blame Russia for the invasion has strained relations between the two countries. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited Washington and urged Trump to provide support for European countries that are providing security to Ukraine. In contrast, Russian President Vladimir Putin has been critical of US support for Ukraine, calling it "something very dignified to do". The meeting between Trump and Zelensky was tense, with the Ukrainian president expressing concerns about trusting any promise from Putin to end the conflict.
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