Trump rebukes Zelensky in front of the press: You are disrespecting our country, either make a deal or we are out! Zelensky leaves the White House

US President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House.

Tensions rose between the two during a meeting in the Oval Office that was open to the press.

Trump reacted to Zelensky by saying, "You are disrespecting our country. I know you cannot win."

THE FOLLOWING DIALOGUE TOOK PLACE BETWEEN TRUMP AND ZELENSKY

Trump: "You see how much hatred he has for Putin. It is very difficult for me to make a deal with this much hatred. He has a terrible hatred"

Zelensky: Can I respond?

Trump: No, no, you have already said too much

During the tension, Trump was seen telling Zelensky regarding the contract, "either sign it or leave." Zelensky responded to this outburst from Trump by saying, "You cannot dictate anything to us. We did not fight for nothing."

ZELENSKY LEFT THE WHITE HOUSE

After US President Donald Trump rebuked him in front of the press, the historic deal was left unfinished and Zelensky left the White House.

Regarding Zelensky's decision to leave, Trump stated, "He disrespected the United States' precious Oval Office. I am not sure he is ready for peace; he can come back when he is ready."

Following the tension, the joint press conference of the two leaders was canceled.

Trump rebuked Zelensky:
You are disrespecting our country, either make a deal or we are outhttps://t.co/yJqG0LBxd2 pic.twitter.com/2FLDbHLEH2

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STATEMENT FROM THE WHITE HOUSE ON THE DEAL

The White House shared the information that no deal was signed between Trump and Zelensky. Zelensky's speech at Hudson University in Washington was canceled.

STATEMENT FROM TRUMP AFTER THE FIGHT

Donald Trump made a post on his social media account after the fight in the Oval Office. In his statement evaluating the argument with Zelensky, Trump said the following:

“We had a very meaningful meeting at the White House today. A lot was learned that could never be understood without talking under such fire and pressure. What the emotions revealed is incredible, and I determined that President Zelensky is not ready for Peace when America is involved because he thinks our involvement gives him a huge advantage in negotiations. I don't want an advantage, I want PEACE.

He disrespected the United States, in its precious Oval Office. He can return when he is ready for peace."

TRUMP WANTS RARE ELEMENTS

US President Donald Trump wants to get back the money given to Ukraine in the ongoing war with Russia "somehow."

The US President intends to sign a deal regarding rare elements in Ukraine for this purpose.

It is estimated that Trump is interested in Ukraine's rare earth elements to use in intensive industrial production in the US and to break China's superiority in rare earth elements.

Trump had previously stated on the subject, "We will sign a deal, it will be a very big deal. It is also a great deal for Ukraine because they are taking us there and we will work there. This way, automatic security will be provided because no one will be able to mess with our people while we are there.”

News Source: 12punto