Trump criticized Zelensky in a new statement: 'He can return when he is ready for peace'.
The US President sharply criticizes Zelensky
US President Donald Trump sharply criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in an official statement released after their tense meeting at the White House on February 28.
Trump accused Zelensky of being unprepared for peace negotiations and showing disrespect towards the United States. He also stated that Zelensky had shown disrespect to the US in the White House and can return when he is ready for peace.
Discussion on ending the war
During the meeting, the leaders also argued about a ceasefire and the terms of a peace settlement for the Russian-Ukrainian war. Trump believes that Ukraine should be grateful for American assistance, but Zelensky emphasized that he cannot agree to a simple ceasefire without reliable security guarantees.
According to information from Reuters, after the meeting, Zelensky left the White House, but the agreement on mineral resources was not signed, and the press conference was canceled. Official comments from the Ukrainian side regarding Trump's new statement have not yet been received.
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