Zelenskyy, Trump Clash at White House Over Russia, US-Ukraine Deal Uncertain

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:54pm on 28 Feb 2025,Friday International

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump clashed in a heated White House press briefing over US support for Ukraine. Trump accused Zelenskyy of “gambling with World War Three” and questioned his gratitude for US aid. Zelenskyy countered by suggesting Trump was repeating Russian President Vladimir Putin’s rhetoric. Trump later declared Zelenskyy “not ready for peace,” casting doubt on a US-Ukraine economic deal. The agreement, aimed at funding Ukraine’s reconstruction, remains unsigned. Meanwhile, UK and French leaders discussed a potential peacekeeping force for Ukraine, though the White House doubts its feasibility.

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