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Vance previously slammed Zelensky for lack of gratitude. This time, it placed him at center of tense Oval Office exchange


Published on 2025-03-02 23:20:52 - CNN
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  • Campaigning in Pennsylvania last September, JD Vance seemed to strike at an unlikely political foe: the besieged president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, who'd spent most of the previous two years being hailed by Western leaders as a hero.

The article discusses a tense exchange in the Oval Office involving Senator J.D. Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Previously, Vance had criticized Zelensky for a perceived lack of gratitude towards U.S. aid. During a recent meeting, Zelensky directly addressed Vance's comments, leading to a confrontation where Zelensky expressed his frustration over the criticism. This interaction highlighted the ongoing tensions between some U.S. politicians and Ukraine regarding the expectations and acknowledgment of U.S. support in the conflict with Russia. The exchange underscores the complex dynamics of international aid and diplomatic relations, with Vance defending his stance by emphasizing the need for accountability in how aid is used, while Zelensky stressed the dire situation in Ukraine and the importance of continued support.

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