Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting Live Updates: Day after White House spat, Zelenskyy says it is ‘very important’ that Ukraine be heard, not forgotten

Zelenskyy U.S. Visit LIVE Updates: Several world leaders including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, French President Emmanuel Macron, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese rallied in support of Ukraine.

Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting Live Updates: A day after a shouting match between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during an Oval office meeting, the latter said that it is “very important” that Ukraine be heard, and not forgotten, news agency Reuters reported.  “It is important for people in Ukraine to know that they are not alone, that their interests are represented in every country, in every corner of the world,” Zelesnkyy said. The relations between both the countries hit a new low Friday, after the Zelenskyy’s meeting with Trump and US Vice-President J D Vance turned into a heated argument.

During the diplomatic meeting expected to finalise a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia, Trump pressured Zelenskyy to accept a ceasefire and accused him of stalling negotiations. Standing firm on his stance, Zelenskyy said Ukraine cannot change attitude towards Russia on a dime and added the spat with Trump is not good for both sides. Several world leaders including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, French President Emmanuel Macron, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese rallied in support of Ukraine. Scholz said, “No one wants peace more than the citizens of Ukraine! That is why we are jointly seeking the path to a lasting and just peace. Ukraine can rely on Germany – and on Europe.”

The rift between Trump and Zelenskyy has ballooned in recent days as US officials attempted to negotiate the minerals deal with Ukraine. In last few weeks, Trump told his closest advisers that he does not like the way in which Zelenskyy has tried to drum up US support for Ukraine, claiming he used showmanship to try and win points with the media and Congress.

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17:35 (IST) 1 Mar 2025
Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting Live Updates: Ukraine President Zelenskyy to meet UK PM Starmer at Downing Street on Saturday

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is likely to meet UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday afternoon at his Downing Street residence, news agency Reuters quoted PA Media as reporting.

17:04 (IST) 1 Mar 2025
Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting Live Updates: Norway plans to propose increased financial support for Ukraine

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said that his government would soon put forward a proposal in parliament to increase financial support for Ukraine. "I can say today that we will go back to parliament in the near future with a proposal to increase the support," Reuters quoted NRK as saying. Stoere is supposed to meet with European leaders and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday.

15:44 (IST) 1 Mar 2025
Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting Live Updates: Day after verbal clash between Trump and Zelenskyy, Greece says US support necessary for Ukraine

A day after a verbal clash between US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis said that the American support was necessary for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, Reuters reported. However, Gerapetritis also said that Europe needs to upgrade its defence infrastructure.

15:07 (IST) 1 Mar 2025
Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting Live Updates: Very important that Ukraine be heard, and not forgotten, says President Zelenskyy

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday said that it was "very important that Ukraine is heard" and not forgotten, a day after he met with his United States counterpart Donald Trump, Reuters reported. "It is very important for us that Ukraine is heard and that no one forgets about it, neither during the war nor after," he said in a social media post, while sharing a footage of his meeting with the Ukrainian community in Washington. "It is important for people in Ukraine to know that they are not alone, that their interests are represented in every country, in every corner of the world," he added. His meeting with Trump and Vice President J D Vance at the White House resulted in a verbal showdown, following which he left the Oval Office.

14:18 (IST) 1 Mar 2025
Trump-Zelenskyy showdown: Key takeaways

The shouting match between the leaders of the US and Ukraine was something very few had seen before. The outcome was a disaster for Zelenskyy. Here’s what to make of his meeting in the Oval Office

First, none of the global norms that are associated with the behaviour of a world leader can be reasonably expected of Trump. His speech, behaviour, comments, and social media posts run counter to those norms.

Second, the world is now dealing with a US President who wants above all to be seen to be respected in front of his domestic audience. World leaders who understand that have swallowed their pride, zipped their mouths, smiled, and obliged him.

This happened with Jordan’s King Abdullah II, when Trump talked about his plan for Gaza. The King did not contradict the President or provoke him in front of the TV crews. What he did instead was to issue a statement, via a tweet, rejecting the plan, after he got out of the White House.

Other leaders, such as President Emmanuel Macron of France, and even Prime Minister Keir Starmer of the UK, have been skilful and respectful. The French President smiled and held President Trump’s hand, but he also politely corrected him about Europe’s contribution to the Ukrainian war effort.

Third, the Trump-Zelenskyy showdown has shown that each country is now on their own. Bilateral transactionalism is at its peak now. The new Washington doesn’t respect the norms and rules of the past, and each country has to look out for their own interests — they can no longer depend on the US or its leadership. The reliability of the American establishment and power is no longer there.

Fourth, South Block would be heaving a sigh of relief that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was able to navigate these choppy waters during his visit to the White House last month. The contentious issues of illegal immigration and high tariffs were raised respectfully, and the Indian side was able to dodge the Trump bullet.

That the Indian side came out of the White House with a target of a deal by this Fall, and that both sides decided to work on lowering tariffs, was perceived — and can be projected — as a victory by both sides. Read more

13:11 (IST) 1 Mar 2025
Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting Live Updates: Will stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes, says Australian PM

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese extended support to Ukraine and said, "We will continue to stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes, because this is the struggle of a democratic nation versus an authoritarian regime led by Vladimir Putin, who clearly has imperialistic designs, not just on Ukraine, but throughout that region."

12:48 (IST) 1 Mar 2025
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni urges for US, EU meet

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni noted that a division between the US and European Union will not be beneficial and urged for a summit. Meloni said, "Every division of the West makes us all weaker and favours those who would like to see the decline of our civilisation. Not of its power or influence, but of the principles that founded it, first and foremost freedom. A division would not benefit anyone. What is needed is an immediate summit between the United States, European states and allies to talk frankly about how we intend to deal with the great challenges of today, starting with Ukraine, which we have defended together in recent years, and those that we will be called upon to face in the future. This is the proposal that Italy intends to make to its partners in the coming hours."

12:27 (IST) 1 Mar 2025
Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting Live Updates: Russia the aggressor, Ukraine the agressed, says Emmanuel Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron hit out at Russia after US President Donald Trump's showdown with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Macron said, "Russia is the aggressor, and Ukraine is the aggressed people. I think we were all right to help Ukraine and sanction Russia three years ago, and to continue to do so. We, that is the United States of America, the Europeans, the Canadians, the Japanese and many others. And we must thank all those who have helped and respect those who have been fighting since the beginning. Because they are fighting for their dignity, their independence, their children and the security of Europe. These are simple things, but they're good to remember at times like these, that's all."

12:11 (IST) 1 Mar 2025
Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting Live Updates: Ukraine can rely on Germany, says Olaf Scholz

Extending support to Ukraine after the heated exchange between President Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump,
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said, "No one wants peace more than the citizens of Ukraine! That is why we are jointly seeking the path to a lasting and just peace. Ukraine can rely on Germany – and on Europe."

12:04 (IST) 1 Mar 2025
Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting Live Updates: Canada will continue to stand with Ukraine, says Justin Trudeau

Several world leaders including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, French President Emmanuel Macron, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese rallied in support of Ukraine after the Oval Office showdown.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a post on X, "Russia illegally and unjustifiably invaded Ukraine. For three years now, Ukrainians have fought with courage and resilience. Their fight for democracy, freedom, and sovereignty is a fight that matters to us all. Canada will continue to stand with Ukraine and Ukrainians in achieving a just and lasting peace."

11:54 (IST) 1 Mar 2025
Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting Live Updates: No security guarantees for Ukraine in the deal

The deal both Trump and Zelenskyy failed to make, was supposed to open Ukraine's vast mineral wealth to the United States but does not include explicit American security guarantees for Ukraine, a disappointment for Kyiv. Trump says the presence of Americans in business would serve as a form of guarantee.

How much the deal would be worth to the United States is not spelled out. Trump has said he expects to gain hundreds of billions of dollars. Zelenskyy has said he would not sign an agreement that would put his country in debt for generations.

Ukraine would contribute 50% of "all revenues earned from the future monetization of all relevant Ukrainian Government-owned natural resource assets" to a reconstruction fund jointly owned and managed by the United States and Ukraine.

The agreement does not specify how the funds would be spent, or identify specific assets it covers, though it says they would include deposits of minerals, oil and natural gas as well as infrastructure such as gas terminals and ports.

With AP inputs

11:33 (IST) 1 Mar 2025
Trump Zelenskyy Meet Live Updates: 'Gambling with World War III' - The spat between Trump and Zelenskyy

A diplomatic meeting which started with politeness and smoothness turned into a showdown as US President Donald Trump pressurised Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to agree for a ceasefire in the ongoing Russia Ukraine war. Trump said, "people are dying, you're running low on soldiers."

Speaking about the mineral agreement, Trump said, "You're either going to make a deal, or we're out, and if we're out, you'll fight it out. I don't think it's going to be pretty," Trump told him.

"You don't have the cards. Once we sign that deal, you're in a much better position. But you're not acting at all thankful, and that's not a nice thing. I'll be honest. That's not a nice thing," Trump told Zelenskyy.

In response, Zelenskyy openly challenged Trump over his softer approach toward Russian President Vladimir Putin and urged him to "make no compromises with a killer."

"You are gambling with World War Three," Trump told Zelenskyy at one point, urging him to be more thankful.

With AP inputs

11:05 (IST) 1 Mar 2025
Trump Zelenskyy Meet Live Updates: Thank you America, Thank you POTUS, says Zelenskyy after leaving White House abruptly

After an unprecedented showdown in the Oval Office with US President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy abruptly departed the White House without signing a crucial minerals agreement. Zelenskyy thanked Trump and the country for its support.

In a post on X, Zelenskyy said, "Thank you America, thank you for your support, thank you for this visit. Thank you @POTUS, Congress, and the American people. Ukraine needs just and lasting peace, and we are working exactly for that.”

A joint press conference scheduled between Trump and Zelenskyy in the East Room of the White House was also cancelled. A White House spokesperson said a minerals agreement that was set to be signed between the US and Ukraine also did not go through.

10:53 (IST) 1 Mar 2025

Hello and welcome to Trump Zelenskyy Meet Live blog!

A diplomatic meeting US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian Volodymyr Zelenskyy turned into a shouting match as the former pressurised the latter to accept a ceasefire. An agreement between Ukraine and the United States to jointly develop Ukraine's rich natural resources, which Kyiv and its European allies had hoped would usher in better relations, was left unsigned and in limbo.

World leaders have rallied in support for Ukraine. Stay tuned here for the latest developments.

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