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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed a desire to improve relations with U.S. President Donald Trump and work together for lasting peace in Ukraine.
Zelenskyy vs. Trump
Zelenskyy proposed a truce involving a ban on missile attacks, long-range drones, and bombs on civilian infrastructure, both in the sky and at sea, if Russia agrees to the same.
Tensions between Zelenskyy and Trump escalated during a meeting in the White House, where both sides exchanged harsh words.
Zelenskyy accused Trump of falling for Russian disinformation, while Trump called Zelenskyy a "dictator."
Zelenskyy reiterated Ukraine's readiness to negotiate with Russia to end the war and mentioned being open to a deal offering the U.S. preferential access to Ukraine’s natural resources.
Trump halted U.S. military aid to Ukraine, stating it would resume only when Ukraine demonstrates a commitment to peace talks with Russia.
Trump criticized Zelenskyy’s comments that the end of the war was still far off, calling them "the worst statement" and suggesting America would not tolerate it much longer.
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