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WSJ What’s News

Future Uncertain for Ukraine After Trump-Zelensky Meeting Implodes

WSJ What’s News

The Wall Street Journal

News, Daily News

4.14.2K Ratings

🗓️ 28 February 2025

⏱️ 14 minutes

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Summary

P.M. Edition for Feb. 28. What started as a polite meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky grew contentious and ended abruptly. WSJ national security correspondent Michael R. Gordon tells us what that means for both countries. Plus, Trump is expected to sign an executive order making English the official language of the U.S. We hear from WSJ White House reporter Meridith McGraw about what this means on a practical level. And reporter Drew FitzGerald discusses how venture-backed companies see an opening for contracts with the Pentagon. Finally, a new generation of instant coffee passes the snob test. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:32.6

A meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky turns contentious.

0:37.9

You're gambling with the lives of millions of people.

0:41.2

You're gambling with World War III.

0:43.4

You're gambling with World War III.

0:46.7

And what you're doing is very disrespectful to the country, this country.

0:51.6

Plus, English is expected to become the official language of the U.S.

0:55.9

And how the new focus for the Defense Department may be creating an opening for military tech startups.

1:01.9

It's Friday, February 28th.

1:03.9

I'm Alex Sosola for the Wall Street Journal.

1:06.0

This is the PM edition of What's News, the top headlines and business stories that move the world today.

1:15.5

A meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was cut short today

1:20.8

after the two leaders got into a combative exchange. The session occurred shortly after

1:25.4

Zelensky arrived at the White House, and Trump brought reporters into the Oval Office for what is typically a brief greeting.

1:31.4

But after a half hour of generally polite discussion, the tone of the session grew contentious.

1:36.5

Your country is in big trouble.

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