What happened before Trump, Zelenskyy dedicated himself to the Oval Office shout match

Although the explosive Friday meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, ended with a shout match, the beginning of the Oval Office meeting was full of optimism about the signing of the Mineral Agreement.

Trump, who called the Ukrainian president last week, began the Oval office spray in a softer way, saying: “We really know each other for a long time. We have been dealing with each other for a long time and very well there. We had a little negotiation, but that worked very well for both countries.”

Zelenskyy was also optimistic about an agreement that would have given the United States access to critical minerals of Ukraine.

“I hope this document is the first step for real security guarantees for Ukraine,” he said. “Our people, our children really have that. And, of course, we tell that the United States will not stop support. Really, for us, it is very important to support and continue. I want to discuss it with further details.”

Zelenskyy urged the United States to take a strong position to stop Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying he is a “murderer” and “terrorist.”

“I hope we can stop together. But for us, it is very important to save our country, our values, our freedom and democracy,” said Zelenskyy.

Zelenskyy also emphasized the importance of the United States supporting European security contingencies.

“I think France and the United Kingdom have already spoken to him, and we know that Europe is ready, but without the United States, they will not be ready to be as strong as we need,” he said.

Even so, Trump argued that Russia will not return to his word once a peace agreement is reached, and refused to have security guarantees that Zelenskyy said he considers critic for any peace agreement.

“We’ll make a deal,” he said. “I have to make the deal first. I don’t worry about security at this time.”

Other cracks began to show just over 10 minutes in the aerosol, including a remarkable moment in Zelenskyy and Trump did not agree on the amount of support that Europe has provided to Ukraine.

“They really gave a lot, Mr. President,” said Zelenskyy.

“They gave a lot, but they gave much less,” Trump replied, without providing details.

“No,” Zelenskyy replied with a look of skepticism, although they continued to maintain the light of the tone.

Trump and Zelenskyy also did not agree on Putin’s reliability once an agreement is reached, with Zelenskyy saying that Putin will never accept only a high fire.

“It will not work without security guarantees,” added the Ukrainian President.

The president also defended his conversations with Putin, saying that it is the only way to reach an agreement in the finish line when he was pressed for the concerns that he is too aligned with Putin.

“I am not aligned with anyone. I am aligned with the United States of America. And for the good of the world,” Trump said.

Vice President JD Vance intervened and continued to push Trump’s point, claiming that President Joe Biden did not do enough to deter the war.

At that time, Zelenskyy intervened, taking the struggles that his country has faced in the last decade, which led Vance and Trump to shout to the Ukrainian president.