The conflict between Trump and Zelensky is live. The main thing

Vladimir Zelensky arrived in Washington, as reported, to sign an agreement on cooperation in the development of Ukrainian resources. However, the ceremony did not take place. During his conversation with the press, Zelensky sparred with Donald Trump and US Vice President Jay Dee Vance. What the politicians said to each other and how the world reacted to the public squabble between the two leaders is in the Izvestia article.

How was the conversation

• The meeting began with Trump's remark that Ukraine would benefit from the upcoming signing of the treaty. However, in the context of a peaceful settlement, Kiev will have to make concessions. "I know that you are not winning," Trump told Zelensky. He added that both Moscow and Washington want the conflict to end. Ukraine, on the other hand, is in a "not very good position" and has driven itself there: "You have no trump cards in negotiations with us, your problems are starting right now," Trump said.

• If Ukraine refuses to sign the agreement, the United States "wash its hands of it," he added.

• Meanwhile, Kiev, according to Trump, should be grateful to the United States for the military and financial assistance provided and does not "have the right to dictate how to feel about the conflict," which the White House is trying to resolve: "If you didn't have our weapons, everything would be over in two weeks. "... You should be expressing gratitude. But you don't express it. That's not very respectful of you," Trump said.

• In response to Zelensky's remark about Kiev's unwillingness to cease fire, the US president reminded him that Ukraine was "running out of soldiers." "This is heading towards World War III, you have no right to play with this," Trump said to his interlocutor.

• Zelensky tried to oppose, declaring "Putin's soldiers" who are "afraid" of Ukrainians.

What the world media is writing:

AP: Trump's meeting with Zelensky in the Oval Office turned into an open feud;

CNN: the meeting between Trump and Zelensky turned into a skirmish;

NBC: Zelensky's meeting with Trump and Vance turned into an extraordinary clash;

Reuters : Zelensky and Trump sparred in the Oval Office;

Telegraph: a diplomatic disaster, in other words it cannot be described;

NYT: Zelensky, the leader of the country attacked by Russia, decided not to appease Trump, and the president exploded;

WSJ: tensions between Trump and Zelensky escalated at a meeting at the White House.

WP: This remarkable meeting at times looked more like a bar fight, when Trump and JD Vance demanded respect and gratitude from Zelensky.

Sky News: For Ukraine and its European partners, what happened is an absolute nightmare, the only winner here is Great Russia.