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In the aftermath of the meeting, President Trump abruptly canceled a joint press conference that was intended to occur post-discussion, signaling the breakdown in diplomatic dialogue. An unusual move, the cancellation was punctuated by Trump taking to Truth Social to express his sentiments. Trump's post emphasized both his disappointment in Zelensky's demeanor and his stance that the Ukrainian president was not ready for a genuine peace deal if the United States was involved.
The public nature of their disagreement quickly caught media attention, illustrating just how unorthodox diplomatic relationships can become, particularly when personalities clash as prominently as those of Trump and Zelensky.