Russian reporter escorted out of Zelenskyy-Trump press meeting

A reporter from the Russian news agency TASS was escorted out of the press meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump by White House staff.

Source: Reuters; The Independent's Andrew Feinberg

Details: Reuters reported that the White House staff removed the Russian reporter when they learned he was not on the list of approved news agencies.

Background:

• On 28 February, Zelenskyy arrived at the White House for a meeting with US President Donald Trump to sign the mineral resources agreement.
• The bilateral agreement establishing the terms and conditions for the reconstruction investment fund was set to be signed during Zelenskyy’s visit.
• During a press meeting, Zelenskyy argued with Trump and US Vice President JD Vance.
• Trump said that Ukraine would continue to receive US weapons but expressed hope that these supplies would not be as large, as he wants to end the war quickly.
• Later, Trump said that Zelenskyy had disrespected the US and is not ready for peace.

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