**US President Trump Claims Ukraine’s Zelensky Must Concede to US Terms**
On March 2, US President Donald Trump made a claim on his social media network Truth Social. He said that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky “will have no choice but to concede” to Washington’s terms in the mineral deal.
This came after a public spat between Trump and Zelensky at the White House on February 28. The two leaders had been discussing a natural resources treaty, but they could not agree on its terms.
**Trump Says Ukraine Can’t Survive Without US Support**
Trump said that without US support, Ukraine cannot win a prolonged war against Russia. He claimed that this is why Zelensky will have to concede to the US terms in the mineral deal.
**Ukraine and Russia at War**
The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has been ongoing for some time. The two countries have had disagreements over various issues, including security guarantees.
**US Officials Defend Trump’s Comments**
Some US officials and Republican lawmakers are defending Trump’s comments about Zelensky. They claim that the Ukrainian president is not being grateful enough to the US for its support.
**Criticism of Zelensky**
House Speaker Mike Johnson has criticized Zelensky, saying that he needs to come to his senses and be more grateful to the US. White House national security advisor Mike Waltz also criticized Zelensky, saying that Ukraine needs a leader who can deal with both the US and Russia.
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