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President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on Friday criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over the war in Ukraine, accusing him of not showing gratitude after Zelenskyy challenged Vance on the issue of diplomacy with Russia’s Vladimir Putin.
The heated argument in the Oval Office was broadcast globally, leading to the cancellation of the remainder of Zelenskyy’s White House visit. The incident also raised questions about the extent of U.S. support for Ukraine as it continues to defend against Russia’s 2022 invasion.
Below is a transcript of the key moments from the exchange:
Zelenskyy Challenges Vance on Russia and Diplomacy
Vance: "For four years, the United States had a president who talked tough about Vladimir Putin at press conferences, and then Putin invaded Ukraine, destroying a significant part of the country. The path to peace and prosperity might involve diplomacy. We tried Joe Biden’s approach of thumping our chest and pretending the president’s words mattered more than his actions. What makes America great is its engagement in diplomacy. That’s what President Trump is doing."
Zelenskyy: "Can I ask you?"
Vance: "Sure, go ahead."
Zelenskyy: "Okay. So Putin occupied parts of Ukraine, including the east and Crimea, in 2014. During that time, we’ve had President Obama, then President Trump, then President Biden, and now President Trump again. God bless, maybe now President Trump will stop him. But in 2014, nobody stopped him. He occupied, killed people—"
Trump: "2015?"
Zelenskyy: "2014."
Trump: "Oh, 2014? I wasn’t here."
Vance: "Exactly."
Zelenskyy: "Yes, but from 2014 to 2022, the situation remained the same. People died on the frontlines, and nobody stopped him. We’ve had many conversations with him. In 2019, I signed a ceasefire agreement with him, alongside Macron and Merkel. They all assured me he would never break it. But he did, killed our people, and failed to exchange prisoners as promised. What kind of diplomacy are you talking about, JD? What do you mean?"
Vance: "The kind of diplomacy that will end the destruction of your country. Mr. President, respectfully, I think it’s disrespectful to come into the Oval Office and litigate this in front of the American media. Right now, you’re forcing conscripts to the front lines due to manpower shortages. You should be thanking the president for trying to end this conflict."
Zelenskyy: "Have you ever been to Ukraine to understand our problems?"
Vance: "I’ve seen the stories."
Zelenskyy: "Come once."
Vance: "I’ve seen the propaganda tours. Do you deny you’ve had problems recruiting people into your military?"
Zelenskyy: "We have problems—"
Vance: "And do you think it’s respectful to attack the administration trying to prevent your country’s destruction?"
Zelenskyy: "Let’s start from the beginning."
Trump Erupts When Zelenskyy Suggests the U.S. Might ‘Feel It in the Future’
Zelenskyy: "During the war, everyone has problems, even you. But you have a nice ocean and don’t feel it now. You will feel it in the future. God bless—"
Trump: "You don’t know that. Don’t tell us what we’re going to feel. We’re trying to solve a problem here."
Zelenskyy: "I’m answering the questions, not dictating."
Trump: "You’re in no position to dictate that."
Vance: "That’s exactly what you’re doing."
Trump: "We’re going to feel very good and strong."
Zelenskyy: "You’ll feel the influence."
Trump: "You’re not in a good position right now. You’ve allowed yourself to be in a bad position. With us, you start having cards."
Zelenskyy: "I’m not playing cards. I’m very serious."
Trump: "You’re gambling with millions of lives and World War III."
Trump Demands Zelenskyy Accept a Ceasefire
Trump: "If you didn’t have our military equipment, this war would’ve been over in two weeks."
Zelenskyy: "In three days, I heard that from Putin."
Trump: "Maybe less. Just say thank you."
Zelenskyy: "I’ve thanked the American people many times."
Trump: "You don’t have the cards. Take the ceasefire and stop the bullets flying."
Zelenskyy: "Of course, we want to stop the war, but with guarantees."
Trump: "Are you saying you don’t want a ceasefire? I want one. A ceasefire will come faster than an agreement."
Zelenskyy: "Ask our people what they think about a ceasefire."
Trump: "That wasn’t with me. That was with Biden, who’s not smart. Obama gave you sheets, and I gave you Javelins. You’ve got to be more thankful."
Trump Says Putin Respects Him Due to First-Term Investigations
Trump: "Putin respects me because of what I went through during the phony witch hunts. He might’ve broken deals with Obama and Biden, but he didn’t break them with me. He wants to make a deal. Once we sign it, you’re in a better position, but you’re not acting thankful, and that’s not nice."
Closing Remarks
Trump: "All right, I think we’ve seen enough. This is going to be great television."
(This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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