A diplomatic debacle for the ages: How Trump and Vance ate Zelenskyy for lunch

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy faced humiliating treatment at the White House after heated talks with President Trump and VP JD Vance ended abruptly. The clash centered on Zelenskyy’s criticism of Russia and insistence on security guarantees, leading to the cancellation of scheduled formal talks and a luncheon. The diplomatic fallout resulted in widespread media and public debate.

​Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy faced humiliating treatment at the White House after heated talks with President Trump and VP JD Vance ended abruptly. The clash centered on Zelenskyy’s criticism of Russia and insistence on security guarantees, leading to the cancellation of scheduled formal talks and a luncheon. The diplomatic fallout resulted in widespread media and public debate.