On February 28, 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House. The meeting, intended to discuss a potential minerals deal and the ongoing conflict with Russia, escalated into a heated exchange. Vice President J.D. Vance criticized Zelenskyy for his public statements, leading to the cancellation of a joint press conference. Zelenskyy later acknowledged the meeting’s negative outcome, expressing a desire to repair relations. This incident has raised concerns about the future of U.S.-Ukraine relations and the war’s progression