During a tense moment in the Oval Office, the Ukrainian ambassador was seen covering her face as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy repeatedly attempted to speak over President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance. The incident, which occurred during a heated discussion about a potential peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia, highlighted the increasing friction between Zelenskyy and key American leaders, underscoring the growing concerns over the impact of his leadership on Ukraine.
As Trump and Vance expressed to Zelenskyy what many Americans have felt since the war began, Ukrainian Ambassador Oksana Markarova was seen covering her face with her hands. The moment seemed to capture the growing tension as Zelenskyy faced sharp criticism during his meeting with the U.S. president.
Social media users applauded Trump and Vance for standing up to Zelenskyy while they criticized the Ukrainian president for not allowing peace for his people.