There's only so much humiliation a man can take before they snap.
Regardless of what flowery words they wanna use, the mineral deal was a humiliation. Having Zelensky come in to praise how good the deal is for Ukraine is also, public humiliation.
I'm glad Zelensky stood up for himself.
In my opinion, any peace deal that would come out of this wouldn't last. Not when it's borne out of national humiliation and forced on Ukraine. The only way for a long-lasting peace is for both Ukrainians and Russians to get tired of fighting and coming to an agreement on terms that they both can swallow.
It's a humiliation but it's Ukraine that is getting wrecked daily not America.
So when you come into the halls of power, the hall of the current supreme superpower in this planet, in America, you better show some respect and good attitude.
Of course you can also ignore everything and play the tough man act, but don't cry later when America doesn't send help
Trump is an idiot yes, Trump however is also President of the most powerful, in power projection terms, country in Earth. That's the difference between Zelensky and Macron/Starmer. They went with the appropriate attitude but still held their ground, they didn't give in. Contrast that with Zelensky who brought a wrecking ball and tried to embarrass (not that he needs any help tbh..) Trump in front of the entire American people.
If you know Trump, you know he will hold a big grudge against Zelensky. IMO he is a goner. Next on the line is that former commander I think who lives in Britain, he will be the one who will replace him