Sri Lanka, March 1 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to the White House took a dramatic turn as he faced a tense confrontation with US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance over Ukraine's war efforts and diplomatic stance.

The meeting, initially expected to end with the signing of a minerals deal, turned into a heated exchange when Vance suggested Ukraine should engage in diplomacy with Russia. Zelensky challenged the notion, referencing past Russian aggression and failed ceasefires, prompting Vance to accuse him of being "disrespectful."

As the discussion intensified, Zelensky warned that inaction on Russia could have future consequences for the US, drawing a sharp rebuke from Trump: "Don't tell us what we'...