A public confrontation between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday has laid bare the worsening ties between their two countries--an escalation that could further weaken Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia, according to several experts.

Later on Friday, the White House canceled a press conference where Trump and Zelensky were set to sign the U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal, following a dramatic clash inside the Oval Office that ended with Zelensky walking out.

In this episode of Global Mirror, anchor Shreya Upadhyaya discusses the talks between Russian and U.S. officials in Saudi Arabia. As the 4-1/2-hour meeting in the Saudi capital was underway, Russia hardened its demands, notably insisting it would not tolerate the granting membership to Ukraine.As discussions unfold, questions arise—can peace be achieved without key players at the table. Former U.S. President Donald Trump reignites debates with his stance, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, feeling sidelined, takes aim at Trump.

Interview with the director of the Ukrainian Institute of Politics Ruslan Bortnik for the Croatian publication "Vesti" - https://www.jutarnji.hr/vijesti?cx_linkref=jl_menu_vijesti