Trump demanded Zelensky to surrender Donbas: details of the tense meeting.

Trump urged Zelensky to accept Russia's terms for peace

According to inkorr.com: U.S. President Donald Trump during a meeting with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Friday attempted to convince him to agree to Russia's terms for ending the war. Trump stated that President Putin threatened to 'destroy' Ukraine if its leader did not agree to these terms.

According to individuals familiar with the situation, the meeting between both presidents escalated into 'a heated exchange' several times, during which Trump 'constantly cursed.'

The American president insisted that Ukraine cede the entire Donbas region to Russia and rejected alongside these demands maps of the front line. This meeting took place against the backdrop of new attempts by Trump to end the war following a recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Trump refused to supply Tomahawk missiles

Team Zelensky hoped to receive Tomahawk cruise missiles from Trump, but the U.S. president declined. Participants of the meeting noted that the atmosphere of the negotiations was tense, reminiscent of previous conflict situations.

'Surrendering (Donbas, - ed. note) to Russia without a fight is unacceptable for the Ukrainian society, and Putin knows this,' commented Alexander Merezhko, head of the Ukrainian parliament committee on foreign affairs.

After the meeting, Zelensky emphasized that decisive measures need to be taken by the U.S., Europe, and other countries for a swift end to the war.

During negotiations at the White House, Presidents Trump and Zelensky considered conditions for resolving the conflict in Donbas, but they were unable to reach a common opinion. Trump expressed readiness to help in settling the situation, but his demands caused tension among Ukrainian diplomats.

This meeting underscores the complexity of peace negotiations and the differing approaches of both leaders to resolving the conflict. It remains unclear whether Trump's proposals can lead to any positive outcome for Ukraine, amidst a society that is not ready to concede territory without a fight. It is further important that international partners continue to support Ukraine in its pursuit of peace and security.