Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a tense meeting in the Oval Office President Donald Trump has issued a statement on his Truth Social site after an
President Donald Trump has issued a statement on his Truth Social site after an explosive meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday (28 February).
The pair – along with Vice President JD Vance – met in the Oval Office where they discussed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
In a clip shared online, Trump can be heard telling Zelenskyy: “You don’t have the cards right now.
“With us, you start having cards… You’re gambling with the lives of millions of people! You’re gambling with World War III!”
Trump has since shared a statement online about the tense meeting, writing: “We had a very meaningful meeting in the White House today. Much was learned that could never be understood without conversation under such fire and pressure. It’s amazing what comes out through emotion, and I have determined that President Zelenskyy is not ready for Peace if America is involved, because he feels our involvement gives him a big advantage in negotiations.
“I don’t want advantage, I want PEACE. He disrespected the United States of America in its cherished Oval Office. He can come back when he is ready for Peace.”
As the meeting took place on Friday, the pair could be seen in a heated exchange.