Zelensky not ready for peace - Trump --The U.S. president has accused the Ukrainian leader of "disrespecting" Washington | 28 Feb 2025 | Ukrainian leader [dictator] Vladimir Zelensky is not ready for peace as he sees Washington's involvement in negotiations on the Ukraine conflict as a bargaining chip, U.S. President Donald Trump has stated, following a heated and unprecedented meeting on Friday. Trump made the caustic remarks in a social media post after receiving Zelensky at the White house, where the two were expected to sign an agreement granting Washington access to Ukraine's natural resources. Zelensky's visit to the White House was cut short after he got into a heated exchange with Trump and U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance in front of the gathered media leading to Trump accusing Zelensky of "disrespectful" behavior in the Oval Office. The tense exchange culminated in an argument when Vance reminded Zelensky that the latter went to Pennsylvania in October to campaign for the Democrats, and urged him to "say a few words of gratitude to the U.S. and the president who is trying to save your country."