Volodymyr Zelensky is hoping for US support to keep his country safe from further Russian aggression.
In February 2025, Donald Trump berated Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office for being "disrespectful" and "gambling with millions of lives" by seeking US security guarantees and not agreeing to Trump's terms for a diplomatic resolution to the war. Trump accused Zelensky of being unprepared for peace with American involvement and suggested his actions could trigger World War Three. The meeting devolved into a tense exchange after Vice President JD Vance accused Zelensky of litigating disagreements in front of the media, prompting Trump to raise his voice and express his frustration with Ukraine's demands and perceived lack of gratitude.
