US President Meets Ukraine President

On 28th February 2025, US President Donald Trump called for an immediate ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, warning Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to make peace or risk losing American support.

Key Points

US-Ukraine Tensions Escalate: A heated exchange between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President at the White House led to a breakdown in negotiations on rare earth minerals and security guarantees.
Trump’s Warning to Ukraine: US President asserted that Russian President Vladimir Putin was ready for peace and urged Zelensky to negotiate or face reduced US backing.
Collapse of Agreements: Following the confrontation, Ukrainian President left the White House without signing a crucial minerals deal, and a planned joint press conference was cancelled.
Global Reactions: European leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen and heads of France, Spain, and Poland, expressed solidarity with Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russia and its allies, including Hungary, backed Trump’s stance.