Trump urged Zelensky to accept Putin's terms or be "destroyed" by Russia
During the meeting, Trump insisted that Zelensky hand over Donbass to Russia and repeatedly echoed arguments coming from Putin. This led to disappointment among Ukraine's European allies, who hoped that Trump could persuade the president to increase support for Kyiv, as reported by The Financial Times. Although Trump ultimately agreed to a freeze on the front line, the meeting itself demonstrated his inconsistency on war issues and his willingness to accept Putin's maximalist demands.