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What happened in Zelenskyy meeting with Trump? Here's what was said in the heated exchange

Feb 28, 2025 View Original Article
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83% : "You're not acting at all thankful," Trump said, before adding, "This is going to be great television.
80% : On Wednesday, Zelenskyy said being able to meet personally with Trump before Putin does "is a good signal.
70% : "You've got to be more thankful," Trump told Zelenskyy.
58% : Trump, though, suggested he was fine with the drama.
56% : Trump previewed the visit during a Cabinet meeting Wednesday, signaling that the two countries had made progress on an agreement that would grant the U.S. a significant ownership stake in Ukraine's rare-earth minerals as a form of repayment for Washington's support of Kyiv since Russia invaded in February 2022.
55% : Still, Zelenskyy's meeting with Trump is seen in Kyiv as a diplomatic win for Ukraine.
53% : "You've created a moment of tremendous opportunity to reach a historic peace deal -- a deal that I think would be celebrated in Ukraine and around the world," Starmer told Trump.
52% : "We have something that is a very fair deal," Trump said, adding, "It is a big commitment from the United States.
51% : "We're going to be signing an agreement, which will be a very big agreement," Trump said.
45% : " Vance continued by telling Zelenskyy that Ukraine has "manpower problems" and said that Zelenskyy should be thanking Trump.
43% : And do you think that it's respectful to come to the Oval Office of the United States of America and attack the administration that is trying to trying to prevent the destruction of your country?" Zelensky tried to object, prompting Trump to eventually raise his voice and say, "You're gambling with the lives of millions of people.
42% : Zelenskyy was meeting with Trump at a pivotal moment for his country, as he tries to persuade the White House to provide some form of U.S. backing for Ukraine's security against any future Russian aggression.
40% : " "You're gambling with World War III, and what you're doing is very disrespectful to the country, this country that's backed you far more than a lot of people say they should have," Trump said.
36% : You don't have the cards right now," Trump said pointing his finger toward Zelenskyy.
36% : An administration official said Trump was expected to strike a more "measured" tone toward Zelenskyy than in recent weeks, when he referred to the Ukrainian leader as a "dictator" and a "modestly successful comedian.
35% : Earlier in the meeting Trump said the U.S. would continue to provide military assistance to Ukraine, but said he hoped that not too much aid would be forthcoming.
35% : Both leaders traveled to Washington this week before the Zelenskyy visit to discuss with Trump the potential peacekeeping mission and other concerns about the war.
32% : He wore a more formal black top rather than his usual military green T-shirt, prompting Trump to quip, "He's all dressed up." Meeting together in the Oval Office, Trump said the agreement would be signed soon in the East Room of the White House.
31% : " Trump suggested that Zelenskyy wasn't in a position to be demanding concessions.
30% : " He also accused Zelenskyy of being "disrespectful" to the U.S. "It's going to be a very hard thing to do business like this," Trump told Zelenskyy at one point, as the two leaders talked over each other about past international support for Ukraine.
29% : Zelenskyy told Trump that promises of peace from Vladimir Putin can't be trusted, noting the Russian leader's history of broken promises.
29% : Trump said Putin hasn't broken agreements with him.
29% : But Trump said this week that Ukraine "could forget about" joining the Western military alliance.
28% : "We're not looking forward to sending a lot of arms," Trump said.

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