The morning began with Canadian trade tensions and Trump's NATO Article 5 comments regarding Ukraine. By noon, headlines shifted to the anticipated Trump-Zelenskyy meeting, following days of mineral rights negotiations.
The afternoon brought reports of a confrontation in the Oval Office, where Trump accused Zelenskyy of "playing with World War III" and demanded gratitude for US support. The planned minerals agreement remained unsigned, and the joint press conference was canceled. Media reported Trump expelled Zelenskyy from the White House.
Polish government response split along party lines, with Tusk expressing solidarity with Ukraine while opposition figures emphasized the need for compromise. Moscow's diplomatic apparatus celebrated the meeting's failure. By evening, Polish media focused on the implications for Eastern European security and mineral rights access in post-war Ukraine.