Nigeria, March 6 -- It was meant to be a crucial diplomatic engagement, a moment to redefine U.S./Ukraine relations at a critical juncture in history. Instead, it became a masterclass in public humiliation, a reckless display of power, and ultimately, one of the most stunning diplomatic meltdowns in modern history.

On February 28, 2025, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy walked into the Oval Office seeking assurances. He walked out politically bruised, diplomatically abandoned, and in the eyes of the world, a leader hung out to dry by an ally he had once trusted. The stage was set long before he arrived. Trump and his inner circle, led by Vice President J.D. Vance, had no intention of playing the role of traditional statesmen. They ...