White House talks break down as Trump accuses Zelenskyy of ‘disrespecting’ US
White House talks between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy over ending the war between Moscow and Kyiv have broken down after the US president said his Ukrainian counterpart had “disrespected” America.
The dramatic and premature conclusion to the summit came after the two leaders clashed even before the start of their formal meeting, as the Ukrainian president’s bid to improve strained ties with Washington spectacularly backfired.
In a post on Truth Social following the meeting, Trump wrote: “I have determined that President Zelenskyy is not ready for Peace.”
“He disrespected the United States of America in its cherished Oval Office. He can come back when he is ready for Peace,” he added.
During an earlier meeting in front of reporters in the Oval Office, Trump told Zelenskyy: “You don’t have the cards right now with us, you start having problems right now. You’re gambling with the lives of millions of people. You’re gambling with world war three.”
Vice-president JD Vance said: “Do you think that it’s respectful to come to the Oval Office of the United States of America and attack the administration that is trying to prevent the destruction of your country?”
The Ukrainian leader responded: “Everybody has problems, even you but you have nice ocean and don’t feel [it] now, but you will feel it in the future.”
Zelenskyy has been seeking a seat at the negotiating table after Trump blindsided Kyiv and other European capitals by launching direct talks with Putin over ending the conflict.
The leaders had planned to use the meeting to sign a minerals deal that would set up a joint US-Ukrainian “investment fund” that would receive 50 per cent of all revenues from the “future monetisation” of natural resources owned by Kyiv.
Fucking hate this shit. Couldn’t watch it. I’m a Ukrainian living in the US.
Brings me some comfort to see many people on here agree that Trump is a fucking jackass.
I would go to some online forum for support, but I’m afraid of encountering some aggressive jackasses, saying something to the extent of “fuck Ukraine. We have our own problems.”
If someone has any words of support or something positive to say, I’m here for it, because this is depressing.
It was always going to be like this. It’s why so many of us vahemently fought (and are still fighting) against him in the US.
Trump is a traitor to his country.
I had to fight the urge to pop that cunt in the nose through my phone the entire time and I’m a non violent rational taoist. I havnt felt like that since before I was 20.
If he is ever in Australia, I will be taking the opportunity to clock him in the jaw or at least throw a shoe.
Edit: I should add, some of us down under have a knack for getting past security lines/security is very lax here even when world leaders are here. Look up what ‘The Chaser’ did when APEC or whatever it was called was here years ago. Or the bloke telling the pm to get off his front yard, or the bloke who head butt the previous pm.
My mother is a very sweet, kind-hearted woman who taught me to lead with empathy, to always try to find common humanity with people I think are wrong. She was so upset by Trump and Vance over this that she said she hopes these “evil mother fuckers burn in hell.”
Her words and my words are meager, but please know you’re not alone. I don’t know what’s next, but I hope we can find the path together.
Your mom is awesome and so are you!
I checked over at /r/conservative and was surprised that even the majority there seemed to be ashamed by what happened. Though there were some of the blowhards you describe too.
Well I’m glad that it at least backfired somewhat. Although I thought that his supporters liked it when he’s being a bully.
In truth though, I feel like America has never looked this weak.
I’m sorry. There’s a lot of us that agree with you and are disgusted by this. This was hard to watch - I’ve never seen a US president act so childish when given the opportunity to oppose an ACTUAL dictator.
Any true American knows that Putin is a threat to the world and democracy. He won’t just stop with Ukraine.
Trump and Vance are cowards in the face of real evil.
I figured that I must not be the only one who thought that Trump’s behavior was disguisting. Thank you for reminding that you feel the same. It’s just that with all these loud dumbasses who think that it’s not their war to fight makes me wonder if people remember how WWII started. I really do hope that most of the world is sane though.
Yes, you’re not alone. It’s unfortunate, but the idiots speak louder than the sane ones. I hope that this being posted everywhere does actually get people thinking in the right kind of way…
Zelenskyy is correct. We will see problems here eventually if these fools don’t step in. It just won’t be until this idiot is out of office.
I really do try to remain calm and remind myself that the idiots tend to be louder. People don’t realize that they’re not isolated and this will effect them too eventually.
These idiots will never know what it’s like to be on the receiving end of a very unjust war. They’re just worried about their gas prices.
“I heard it from Putin.”
That’s really what was going on there.
Man, this must really fucking suck for you, I’m sorry. I can only imagine how Zelenskyy feels leaving that room, I feel really bad.
Kind words are not going to work any more. Americans need to get their house in order. If the majority of American should have voted against Cheeto and this wouldn’t be happening. That didn’t happen so now you need to protest, get out there and show Elmo and Trump that this isn’t what you want. Force him to step down and get someone else in, this is nuts.
Thank you so much for the kind words. I doubt this mofo will step down. Plus, I feel like he has so many supporters who think in the lines of “aMeRiCa fIrsT”. I genuinely hope these people are just a loud minority.
I’m not American, or in the US but there needs to be something you guys can do. Its insane what’s going on there.
Just know that (most of) the rest of the world is behind you when you’re out there protesting for a change! <3
Thank you!
It just pisses me off that degenerates like the Cheeto man try to frame Zelensky not willing to surrender as him not wanting to ”peace” because the people who have no idea believe this.
I hate seeing jackasses like Musk and Trump in power. I hate hearing people who have no stakes in the war spew out negative BS about Ukraine just for the fuck of it, giving zero shits about how it may affect the people who actually care.
I appreciate all the kind words from people. It’s just hard not to fall into depression seeing all of this.
Just a guy from the UK here. But this was horrific to watch, I felt for him and all Ukrainians. We stand with you. We will fight with you. We support you. My family fought in WW2 because it was the right thing to do, not because there was money in it or because we were next, but because it was right. We will do it again if necessary.
This means so much to me just to know that there are people who feel this way. Can’t tolerate all the negativity towards Ukraine anymore. Some people don’t know what they’re talking about, but just like being angry about shit. But my relatives are there! So yea, Thank you from the bottom of my heart for these words!
I had to donate to United24, because, what else can I do?
Does anyone know if they still take BTC?
I’d like to donate my wallet, but I don’t see that option on the site and the posts about BTC donations are a couple years old.
It’s a somewhat substantial amount and I want to make sure that it’s still an active wallet and not abandoned or wasted.
That is awesome of you. Thank you.
Brit here. Слава України! Ви любов вас. Моя сімʼя і Я надія that you prevail.
You have a beautiful country and people. Don’t lose hope. I hope that Europe and the UK find a solution that gives Ukraine the edge to push them back.
I’ve wanted us (fwiw) to put boots on the ground in UKR for a long time despite Putin’s threats. Pretty sure the Polish do too.
Все нас любов. Excuse the crap learner Ukrainian.
Thank you for the kind words. I really hope that other countries won’t have a to put their boots on the ground. This war is bloody enough. I just really hope that Ukraine will finally get enough weapons already. But I really appreciate your words.
Heroyam slava!