Pro-Ukraine protests across US after Trump-Zelensky

In the wake of a contentious meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, pro-Ukraine demonstrations have erupted across several U.S. cities, reflecting widespread public support for Ukraine amid escalating diplomatic tensions.

The Oval Office meeting, intended to strengthen U.S.-Ukraine relations, devolved into a heated exchange. Vice President JD Vance accused President Zelenskyy of insufficient gratitude for U.S. support, leading to a confrontation where President Trump accused Zelenskyy of “gambling with world war three.” The meeting ended abruptly, with a planned minerals deal canceled and future U.S. military aid to Ukraine cast into uncertainty.

In response, pro-Ukraine protests have emerged in cities including New York, Los Angeles, Boston, and Waitsfield, Vermont. Demonstrators are expressing solidarity with Ukraine and voicing concerns over the U.S. administration’s stance. In Waitsfield, additional protesters joined a previously planned demonstration opposing Vice President Vance’s visit, highlighting public dissatisfaction with recent diplomatic developments.

The protests underscore a significant portion of the American public’s support for Ukraine and apprehension regarding the current administration’s foreign policy approach. As the situation develops, the impact of these public demonstrations on U.S. foreign policy and international relations remains to be seen.