Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump had a heated exchange on February 28, 2025, during a meeting at the White House.
The leaders, accompanied by Vice President JD Vance and other officials, were discussing a minerals deal.
The argument, which was caught on camera, escalated quickly, and Zelenskyy left the meeting early. He did not apologize for the confrontation and urged the US to be more supportive of Ukraine.
During the exchange, Trump told Zelenskyy, “You either make a deal or we are out. Don’t tell us what we’re going to feel,” warning him about the risks of escalating tensions. Russia has since responded to the situation.
