Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting Kicks Off with Minerals Deal Hopes
Holy hell, folks—today’s White House “summit” between Donald Trump, JD Vance, and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy was less a negotiation and more a cage match. What was supposed to be a slick deal—Ukraine’s rare earth minerals for U.S. support—turned into a shouting fest that left Zelenskyy limping out the door, empty-handed. Watch the video below and tell me this guy’s serious about peace. Spoiler: I’m not buying it.
The Setup
It’s February 28, 2025, and Trump’s back in the Oval Office, hosting Zelenskyy to hash out a deal. The pitch? Ukraine’s got lithium, titanium, stuff the U.S. wants bad—think payback for billions in aid. Trump’s framing it as a win-win: minerals for security, maybe even a nudge toward ending the war with Russia. JD Vance, VP and pitbull-in-chief, is there to back him up. Zelenskyy’s job? Smile, nod, and sign. Easy, right?
The Blowup
Not even close. Check the footage—Zelenskyy kicks things off by schooling Trump and Vance like they’re newbies. “Putin’s broken 25 deals,” he says, “under Obama, under Biden—ceasefires, promises, all trash.” He’s got a point—Putin’s a snake—but why drag that history lesson into a room where the ink’s supposed to dry?
Then Trump drops the hammer. “You’re gambling with World War III,” he barks, “and you don’t have the cards.” Translation: Ukraine’s got no leverage without U.S. muscle, and disrespecting the Oval Office isn’t winning friends. Zelenskyy pushes back, all “Have you been to Ukraine?” to Vance, but it’s like tossing a match into a gas tank. Meeting over. No signatures. No press conference. Just Zelenskyy bolting for the exit.
What’s Zelenskyy Really After?
Here’s where it stinks. If Zelenskyy’s so sure Putin’s a deal-breaker—25 strikes and out—why fly across the Atlantic to negotiate anything? Peace? Please. This feels like a cash grab dressed up as diplomacy. He’s betting Trump’s too green or too soft to notice Ukraine’s still got its hand out. Big mistake. Trump’s not Obama, wringing hands over Putin’s tricks, or Biden, tossing blank checks. He’s here to cash in—those minerals are America’s prize, not Ukraine’s charity voucher.
Trump and Vance Smell the Hustle
Trump’s not subtle—he wants the U.S. to “recoup” its investment, and he’ll steamroll anyone who forgets it. Vance, meanwhile, turned it personal, slamming Zelenskyy for dodging gratitude while conscripting kids back home. The vibe? “You need us more than we need you—act like it.” Zelenskyy’s history rant didn’t just miss the mark—it pissed them off. And when Trump says you’ve got no cards, he’s not bluffing.
The Fallout
No deal. No peace. Zelenskyy’s walking a tightrope now—keep the U.S. lifeline or watch it snap. If he thinks Trump won’t protect American interests, he’s delusional. This isn’t about saving Ukraine’s soul; it’s about what Ukraine can pay up. Those minerals were the ticket, and Zelenskyy just tore it in half. Putin’s probably laughing somewhere.
Lynn’s Take
Call me cynical, but Zelenskyy didn’t come for peace—he came for the bag. He misread Trump and Vance, thinking he could guilt-trip them into more aid with a sob story about Putin. Wrong room, wrong guys. Watch that video again. That’s not a peacemaker—that’s a guy who just tanked his own shot. What do you think—did Zelenskyy blow it, or is he playing some game we’re not seeing?
Does Zelenskyy Want Peace for Ukraine
YES - He will do Anything for Peace
NOPE - Show him the Money
I Don't know
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