to bully a war time president into submission.

This was embarrassing—two centuries of global diplomacy down the drain. This press conference sent a clear message to the world: America is not a reliable ally. We will abandon you at your weakest. I can’t imagine Zelensky returning to Ukraine after signing away the rights to his country’s resources for a cease-fire that was previously broken, with no guarantee of lasting peace. This was hardly a “deal” for Ukraine. If anything, the Ukrainian people likely saw this and felt even more determined to defend their country.