Saturday, March 1, 2025—new month, new updates. Here’s what’s happening in defense and global affairs today.

Trump Clashes with Zelenskyy, Ends Meeting Abruptly

A tense and disastrous meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump ended with a dramatic fallout, worsening relations between Kyiv and Washington.

Trump and Vice President JD Vance clashed with Zelenskyy over the war with Russia, accusing him of showing disrespect and failing to seek peace.

The confrontation escalated to the point where Trump ordered Zelenskyy to leave the White House before their scheduled lunch.

A proposed minerals deal between the US and Ukraine, which Kyiv hoped would strengthen relations and secure continued support, was left unsigned.

Trump’s remarks signaled a clear shift in US policy, warning Ukraine to make peace with Russia or risk losing American backing.

European leaders rallied behind Zelenskyy, while Ukrainian citizens expressed anxiety over the future of US military aid. Meanwhile, Russia appeared to celebrate the spectacle, seeing it as a weakening of Ukraine’s global alliances.