After fiery Trump-Zelensky spat, what next for Ukraine?
The Hindu
Fiery clash between Trump and Zelensky at White House sparks uncertainty for Kyiv, alarming European allies.
The fiery altercation between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Friday (February 28, 2025) was shocking but not entirely unexpected, analysts say, with the way forward for Kyiv looking increasingly uncertain.
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U.S. President Trump has long been a critic of the United States's billions in aid for Ukraine after Russia invaded it in February 2022, and had promised -- without providing details -- to end the war soon after coming to office.
On February 12, he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin, appearing to start peace negotiations without involving Ukraine -- a move that angered Kyiv and shocked European capitals.
Since then, Zelensky and Washington's European allies have appealed for Mr. Trump to provide security guarantees for any truce, in order to ensure there are consequences if either side breaks it.
Mr. Trump, however, has refused to say if he would provide such guarantees, insisting Putin "respects" him enough not to break any deal.
On Friday (February 28, 2025) tensions erupted after Mr. Trump and his vice president, JD Vance, accused Mr. Zelensky of not being "thankful" enough for U.S. support.
