Zelensky Leaves The White House Early After White House Press Conference Canceled

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky left the White House early after having a heated conversation with President Trump.

Zelensky departed from the White House earlier than planned, as a joint press conference between Trump and Zelensky had been canceled.

Here’s the moment he left:

BREAKING: Zelenskyy has left the White House. pic.twitter.com/H59bErwOco

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Per The Kyiv Post:

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky left the White House earlier than planned after a meeting with US President Donald Trump, reports Suspilne and Reuters.

After their heated discussion, Trump posted a message on social media, claiming that Zelensky was “not ready for peace” and that he “disrespected the United States of America.”

The White House later confirmed that the scheduled joint press conference between the two leaders was canceled.

🚨Just in: Zelensky is leaving the White House, the press conference was canceled, and the mineral rights deal will not be signed today. pic.twitter.com/KFIHwNvbrK

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BREAKING: Zelensky leaves the White House pic.twitter.com/F51JNxbXoj

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Per NBC News:

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky left the White House on Friday afternoon following the collapse of peace talks with President Donald Trump after a clash in the Oval Office.

Zelensky did not respond to shouted questions from reporters asking him if a peace deal was now dead.