Zelensky debated Trump and Pence about the war in Ukraine. What happened?

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, engaged in a debate with his American counterpart, Donald Trump, and Vice President JD Vance regarding the Russia-Ukraine war.

This was revealed during a live broadcast of the meeting, which was aired by a telethon.

Initially, Vance stated that the war between Russia and Ukraine should be resolved through diplomacy. In response, the Ukrainian president mentioned that he had already signed an agreement with Putin in the presence of the French president and the German chancellor.

Zelensky also asserted that if a poor agreement between Russia and Ukraine were signed, the United States would "feel it." Vance and Trump expressed their outrage and replied that it would be "just fine" for them, adding that Zelensky has no right to impose his opinion.

Furthermore, the leaders referred to former U.S. President Barack Obama. Trump claimed that Obama provided nothing to Ukraine, while he had delivered Javelin anti-tank systems.

Trump also remarked that Zelensky does not have any cards in hand, to which Zelensky replied that he "did not come here to play cards."

Additionally, Trump stated that Ukraine supposedly does not show gratitude for the assistance provided and "demonstrates disrespect." He further added: "Either you go for the agreement, or you walk away from it."

Zelensky's Visit to Washington

On February 28, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Washington to meet with American President Donald Trump at the White House for the first time.

It was anticipated that during the visit, Ukraine and the U.S. would sign an agreement on mineral resources.

This meeting took place amid tensions between Kyiv and Washington. After Ukraine refused to sign the initial version of the agreement, Trump called Zelensky a dictator and a "moderately successful comedian."

He also accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of incompetence, stating that he allowed "a war to continue that should never have happened, even without the United States."

Subsequently, he claimed that Ukraine needed to hold elections, as the Ukrainian leader supposedly had only a 4% approval rating. When Zelensky responded by saying that Trump lives in a Russian "disinformation space," the American leader criticized the Ukrainian president again.

Later, U.S. Vice President JD Vance joined in the accusations, warning Zelensky against "ill words" directed at the American leader.

Eventually, after Ukraine supported the revised version of the agreement, both leaders announced a meeting in Washington.