Polymarket Users Bet on Ukrainian Presidentβs Premature Exit Amidst Tense White House Talks
Crypto gamblers on Polymarket, a prediction market platform, have staked over $627,000 on the speculation that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will step down before July. At the time of publication, Polymarket participants estimated a 19% probability of Zelenskyyβs premature exit.
EU Leaders to Address Russia and Ukraine Peace Plan
Meanwhile, European Union leaders are set to convene on Sunday to address Russia and a peace plan for Ukraine. Another meeting is planned for March 6.
Tense White House Talks Between Zelenskyy and Trump
On Friday, Zelenskyy visited the White House to discuss with President Donald Trump an end to Russiaβs war with Ukraine. The talks concluded without a deal. Trump rebuked Zelenskyy for not showing appreciation to the U.S., saying, βYou have to be thankful. You donβt have the cards right now.β
βYouβre either going to make a deal or weβre out, and if weβre out, youβll fight it out and I donβt think itβs going to be pretty.β
Zelenskyy replied, βIβm not playing cardsβ¦ Iβm very serious, Mr. President. Iβm the president in a war.β
Russiaβs Refusal to Accept Ukraineβs Sovereignty
Russian President Vladimir Putin has refused to accept Ukraineβs sovereignty and independent statehood, often mischaracterizing historical events to justify Russiaβs invasion.
US Vice President JD Vance Criticizes Zelenskyy
Vice President JD Vance also chimed in during the meeting, criticizing Zelenskyy rather than expressing disapproval of Putinβs actions. Vance asked, βHave you said thank you once this entire meeting?β
In reality, Zelenskyy has thanked the U.S. nearly three dozen times, including recently, on February 12.
βI am grateful to President Trump for his interest in what we can accomplish together.β
Zelenskyyβs Response to Vance
Zelenskyy responded to Vance, βHave you ever been to Ukraine that you say what problems we have? Come once.β
Trump Blames Zelenskyyβs βHatredβ Toward Putin
Trump blamed Zelenskyyβs βhatredβ toward Putin for complicating the talks. βThatβs very tough for me to make a deal with that kind of hate,β Trump said.
EU Foreign Minister and President Show Support for Ukraine
Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev said, βUkraine, be brave, be strong! We are all by your side.β Ursula von der Leyen, President of the EU Commission, shared a similar sentiment, saying, βYour dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people. Be strong, be brave, be fearless. You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy.β
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