US EditionJD Vance told Volodymyr Zelenskyy to "behave" during Oval Office meeting
During tense meetings in the Oval Office, Vance aimed to ease relations between Zelensky and Trump amid ongoing discussions on Ukraine's territorial integrity and war resolution.
- In the Oval Office earlier this week, Vice President J.D. Vance said he greeted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with a provocative entrance and told him to 'behave' while waiting to meet President Donald Trump.
- On February 28th, Vice President J.D. Vance berated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office, Washington, D.C., for what he called insufficient gratitude for U.S. aid, prompting calls for an apology.
- Vance told Fox News he cracked a joke as an icebreaker and Zelensky 'chuckled a little bit', and on Wednesday, he credited President Donald Trump with cutting through diplomatic protocol effectively.
- Critics reacted on social media where Vance was branded a "condescending prick," while European leaders defended Zelensky amid accusations that Trump and Vance ambushed him during President Donald Trump's bilateral and expanded meetings.
- Beyond the Oval Office, Vice President J.D. Vance urged European leaders to carry the burden and take the lion's share of responsibility after last Friday's summit with Vladimir Putin aimed at progress on the Ukraine-Russia war.
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The renewed clash betweenTrump, Vance and Selenskyy remained largely harmonious this time. Vance nevertheless managed to make a small lead against the Ukrainian president.
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JD Vance has explained how he broke the ice with Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky following their previous showdown at the White House. The pair notoriously clashed during Zelensky’s showdown with Donald Trump when the Ukrainian president visited Washington back in February. The relationship appears to be back on track following this week’s meeting to discuss an end to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Speaking to Fox News on Wednesd…
Vance told Zelensky he wouldn't say anything 'as long as you behave' after earlier dust-up
Vice President J.D. Vance revealed on Wednesday a moment he attempted to “break the ice” with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of his high-profile encounter with President Donald Trump. The two world leaders met in the Oval Office earlier this week to discuss ending the Ukraine-Russia war, months after a previous meeting in Washington, D.C., derailed into an explosive argument between Trump, Zelensky, and Vance that was captured for …
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