The world is watching closely after the fallout from Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s tense White House meeting on February 28.Instead of offering support, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance mocked the Ukrainian leader, demanding he express gratitude for U.S. aid. Zelenskyy remained composed, but the encounter strained U.S.-Ukraine relations. Afterward, he and his team were asked to leave early, and Trump announced a suspension of all U.S. aid, including intelligence sharing—though this was later restored after talks in Jeddah,

Zelenskyy called the meeting “regrettable” and expressed hope for better future cooperation. He also responded wryly to criticism of his attire, joking that he’d wear a suit when the war ends. Meanwhile, after discussions in Saudi Arabia, Ukraine accepted a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire—pending Russia’s agreement.