Ukraine Should be Heard, Not Forgotten: Zelenskyy After Booted Out Of Oval House

Kyiv: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy , a day after his meeting with US President Donald Trump which turned ugly, said on Saturday that it is "very important" that Ukraine's dire straits is heard and not forgotten.

Zelenskyy said in a social media post, "It is very important for us that Ukraine is heard and that no one forgets about it, neither during the war nor after,"

"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 in a post alongside footage of a meeting with the Ukrainian community in Washington.

‘Thank You For Your Support’

Zelenskyy said in a social media post, "Thank you for your support in this difficult time, for all your efforts for the sake of Ukraine and Ukrainians and for your help - not only diplomatic and financial, but also political and prayerful,"

Ukrainian leader had seen the Oval Office meeting on Friday with Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance as a chance to win more support for Kyiv's war effort against Russia.

The meeting soured into acrimony, worsening relations with Kyiv’s key wartime ally.

Trump's ‘Eventful’ Meeting with Zelenskyy

US President Donald Trump on Friday came down brutally hard on Ukrainian counterpart, telling Volodymyr Zelenskyy to his face that he's losing the war, he's not going to win it, and he doesn't have the cards to play.

Trump also pointed out that Zelenskyy is running low on soldiers and, on top of all this, is denying the ceasefire and not even thanking the United States for all the help during the war with Russia.

Trump slammed Ukrainian President without being politically correct or friendly.

Railing at zelenskyy, Trump said, “Don’t tell us what we are going to feel, your are in no position to dictate what we (United States) is going to feel, we are going to feel very good and very strong, you are right now is in no position, you have allowed yourself to be in a very bad position, you don't have the cards right”

Zelenskyy leaves White House

Zelenskyy was set to have lunch with Trump, and both leaders were expected to sign a minerals deal during a joint news conference. 

However, Zelenskyy’s armored SUV unexpectedly arrived at the West Wing instead and he left the White House without signing any deal.

Also Read: Zelenskyy Refuses to Apologize to Trump After Oval Office Spat

Soon after a heated conversation with Ukrainian counterpart, Donald Trump in a post on Truth Social reiterated that Zelenskyy was “disrespectful.”

Trump wrote, “I have determined that President Zelenskyy is not ready for peace if America is involved, because he feels our involvement gives him a big advantage in negotiations,”

Ukrainian Leader Refuses to Apologize

Following the heated meeting with US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on Friday, Zelenskyy has refused to offer an apology.

In an interview with a leading US media outlet, the Ukrainian president rejected the idea of an apology for what unfolded between him and his American counterpart.

While Zelenskyy remained firm in not apologizing, he did concede that the public conflict was "not good for both side."

Zelenskyy added, "No. I respect the president. And I respect the American people. I'm not sure we did something bad."