The Friday confrontation between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has left Ukraine and its European allies in a challenging position.
What Happened: The Oval Office incident has sparked worries about the future of Ukraine’s ongoing conflict with Russia and its ties with the US. The meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy escalated into a heated exchange that was broadcast live. Trump subsequently advised Zelenskyy via social media to “come back when he is ready for Peace,” leaving Ukraine in a bind.
Ukraine has been depending on the US as its primary ally and arms provider in its battle against Russia. Trump’s allies have suggested that a peace agreement is unlikely as long as Zelenskyy is in power.
“Either we’re going to end it or let him fight it out, and if he fights it out, it’s …
