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If we don't do anything, he's going to have to make peace. But he's dealing with a very weak set of cards. If we sign, he's dealing with a very strong set of cards, and then he doesn't want to make peace,
Breaking! Vladimir Putin has offered to mediate a peace deal between Trump and Zelensky,
He doesn't have the cards.
But Trump returned to what he said in the Oval Office You’re gambling with World War III, and what you’re doing is very disrespectful to the country,
Trump told Zelensky earlier while the cameras rolled Oh, I don't want a ceasefire,
Nobody wants to finish more than we because we are in this war, in this battle for freedom for our lives,
What does Putin have on Trump that he's willing to bend over backwards to support Putin's agenda?"
The February 28, 2025, meeting with Zelenskyy was hostile, highlighting tensions over Trump's approach, which may pressure Ukraine into concessions,
They may or may not have dirt on him, but they don't have to use it,
It seems likely that Trump's ceasefire negotiations with Putin resemble WW2 appeasement, given Putin's history of breaking ceasefires,
Research suggests both involve compromising with aggressive leaders, risking further demands rather than lasting peace."
I’m just crying because of what I hear,
one Ukrainian lawmaker said of the meeting, echoing the reactions of others on the continent Thank you, America, thank you for your support, thank you for this visit. Thank you to the President, to the Congress, and to the American people. Ukraine needs a just and lasting peace, and we are working for this."
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,
Trump said on his Truth Social media platform He (President Zelenskyy) disrespected the United States of America in its cherished Oval Office. He can come back when he is ready for Peace,
Make a deal with Russia or we're out.
Trump scolded Zelensky in a tense Oval Office exchange, telling him to be more 'thankful' and warning We don't just need a ceasefire [with Russia.] We've done that before — Putin violated it 25 times, including during your presidency, Mr. President."
During Friday morning's news conference in the Oval Office, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told U.S. President Donald Trump
