Fri Feb 28 23:30:19 UTC 2025: ## Trump Accuses Zelensky of Prolonging Ukraine Conflict, Tense Oval Office Meeting Ends in Accusations
**Washington, D.C.** – A highly publicized meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky descended into acrimony Friday, with Trump accusing Zelensky of seeking to prolong the conflict with Russia. Speaking to reporters before departing for his Florida residence, Trump stated his desire for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, contrasting this with what he described as Zelensky’s wish to continue fighting.
“He’s looking to go on and fight, fight, fight,” Trump said, adding that he believes both he and Russian President Vladimir Putin, with whom he claims to have spoken frequently, desire an end to hostilities. This assertion directly contradicts Zelensky’s stance, expressed during the meeting, that there should be “no compromises with a killer on our territory,” a clear reference to Putin.
The Oval Office meeting reportedly deteriorated rapidly, with Trump and Vice President JD Vance publicly rebuking Zelensky. Vance reportedly labeled the Ukrainian president “disrespectful.” Trump’s claim that Ukraine must make compromises to achieve a truce further fueled the tense exchange. The unusually public and contentious nature of the meeting has drawn significant international attention and sparked immediate controversy.
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