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However, as discussions progressed, the tenor of the meeting took a swift turn. Zelenskyy appeared to adopt a more aggressive tone, asserting his willingness to be tougher in negotiations. He aimed to highlight the dire situation in Ukraine and the pressing need for a strong diplomatic approach amid ongoing conflict with Russia. Yet, this approach was met with skepticism from Trump's team, who argued that such a stance could jeopardize peace negotiations.