President Trump may want more than the long-anticipated minerals and economic partnership deal to end the pause he has put on U.S. military and intelligence support for Ukraine in its war against Russia,
You don’t have the cards right now. With us, you start having cards," Trump said to Zelensky during a 10-minute back and forth rarely seen in the Oval Office.
But it also hit far closer to home in Scranton, Pennsylvania, a city about 4,700 miles (7,560km) away from Kyiv that has played its own small role in the conflict. Scranton is known as the setting for the American version of The Office television show, and as the birthplace of former President Joe Biden - one of Ukraine's biggest backers.
The failed White House meeting only deepens the Ukraine crisis, adding worries to Pennsylvania's Ukrainian community.
Support for Ukraine still shines among local activists three years after Russia’s invasion. But waning public opinion and reversals by President Trump reflect a harsh reality.
A video of Ukrainian Ambassador Oksana Markarova's reaction to Friday's heated exchange between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the White House went viral.
Trump also slammed Zelensky for suggesting that the end of Russia's war against Ukraine likely "is still very, very far away."
President Donald Trump has directed a “pause” to U.S. assistance to Ukraine after a disastrous Oval Office meeting as he seeks to pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to engage in negotiat
Representative Scott Perry of Pennsylvania: A spokesperson pointed to two recent statements by Perry regarding Ukraine and Russia, but did not answer the questions directly. Senator Tommy ...
The order will remain in effect until Trump determines that Ukraine has demonstrated a commitment to peace negotiations with Russia, an official said.