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STORY: :: Ukrainians say they're 'disappointed' after theheated exchange between Zelenskiy and Trump :: Kyiv, Ukraine:: February 28, 2025:: Angelica, Resident of Kyiv"We are disappointed with what happened, we were hoping for a positive result of this meeting." :: Pyotr, Student"This is what is most hurtful, that the agreement has not been signed. To lose such a valued ally like the U.S. is really stupid, however bad the relations are. Had the agreement been signed, I believe the words would remain just words. The agreement and the participation of the U.S. in the mineral deal would stabilize the relations. Now it is very scary.":: Oksana, Business consultant"It is not Ukraine that is gambling with the Third World War, no. More likely we are being used in this game as a bargaining chip. But we shall overcome, no doubt about that. With or without aid because we are a nation with a strong spirit. // Neither Trump nor Putin can be trusted. But our president can, no question about that."Zelenskiy had coveted the meeting in the White House to help his country convince the United States not to side with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who ordered the invasion of Ukraine three years ago.Instead U.S. President Trump and Vice President JD Vance attacked the Ukrainian leader, saying he showed disrespect, underlining how the change of administration in Washington has undermined Kyiv's attempts to maintain Western support for its war effort.Zelenskiy conducted the meeting in his non-native English, and as it progressed he was drowned out by Trump and Vance.He left the White House early following the confrontation, without signing a much-vaunted deal between Ukraine and the United States over the joint development of natural resources.