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As part of his efforts to bring the war to a close, Trump has been in communication with Russian President Vladimir Putin. “I’ve spoken to President Putin, and my people are dealing with him constantly, and his people in particular, and they want to do something,” Trump said during a White House conference. According to Trump, he and Putin both want peace.
During his visit, Zelensky was expected to finalize a deal that would allow the United States access to Ukraine’s valuable rare earth minerals, including lithium and uranium. These minerals are crucial for modern industries, particularly in the production of batteries and nuclear energy.
“Ukraine is home to a bountiful supply of naturally occurring rare earth minerals and other minerals considered critical for modern industries,” Breitbart reported. “Among the most coveted are lithium, used to make batteries for mobile phones and laptops, and the critical nuclear energy product uranium,” the outlet continued. “Ukraine is believed to be home to as much as five percent of the world’s known critical mineral reserves.”
However, the meeting between Trump and Zelensky went downhill fast. From the moment Zelensky arrived, tensions were evident. Trump reportedly took issue with Zelensky’s casual attire, setting the stage for a heated exchange during their televised meeting.
At one point, Zelensky warned Trump about the potential consequences of the war, saying, “Even you, but you have a nice ocean and don’t feel it now, but you will feel it in the future.”
Trump was visibly angered by the remark. “You don’t know that, you don’t know that, don’t tell us what we’re gonna feel, we’re trying to solve a problem, don’t tell us what we’re gonna feel,” Trump shot back. “Remember this: you’re in no position to dictate what we’re gonna feel. You — we’re gonna feel very good.”
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What was supposed to be a diplomatic discussion turned into an outright confrontation. Frustrated with the way things were going, Trump abruptly ended the meeting and ordered Zelensky to leave the White House hours before his scheduled departure.
Speaking to reporters outside the White House after returning from Mar-a-Lago, Trump made it clear that he has no plans to invite Zelensky back unless he hears a specific phrase from him: “He’s gotta say,” Trump stated, before adding, “I want to make peace.”
Trump has positioned himself as the leader who can broker an end to the war. If Zelensky wants to keep his seat at the table, it seems he’ll have to get on board with Trump’s vision for peace—or risk losing American support altogether.
