A public dispute between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump has raised doubts about the future of the two countries’ alliance. The argument broke out during a meeting at the White House, where Trump was seen as sympathetic to Russia’s position on the war.
Zelenskyy had sought to commit to future military support from the US in exchange for Ukraine’s participation in a minerals agreement that Trump wanted. However, Trump said he was “gambling” with the lives of millions of people and claimed he wouldn’t commit to any more military aid unless Ukraine agreed to end the bloodshed.
The dispute has sparked criticism from both Ukrainian allies and critics of Trump’s approach to the conflict. US lawmakers, including Republicans and Democrats, have expressed concern about Trump’s willingness to provide military support to Ukraine.
Trump has repeatedly suggested that Ukraine invited Russia’s attack by pursuing NATO membership, which is seen as a key factor in the ongoing conflict. However, Zelenskyy denies this claim, stating that Ukraine restarted its bid for membership in response to Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014.
The public outburst has raised questions about Trump’s commitment to supporting Ukraine and the future of the transatlantic alliance. European leaders have pledged to enhance their support for Ukraine, while US allies express concern about the implications of Trump’s approach to the conflict.
Source: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2025/03/01/trump-zelenskyy-ukraine-russia/80844182007