‘Don’t Take Trump’s Bait’ Zelensky Was ‘Warned’ Before Clash, US Republicans Seek New Ukraine Prez

Ukraine is ready to sign minerals deal with the US, the Ukrainian President said on the sidelines of an EU leaders summit in London on March 2. The deal fell through on Feb. 18 after a televised Oval Office clash between Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump. Just hours before the Ukrainian president stepped into the Oval Office, he received a blunt warning from a US Senator. “Don’t take the bait,” South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham advised Zelensky, reported The New York Times. He reportedly cautioned the Ukrainian leader against engaging in a heated debate with Trump. n18oc_world n18oc_crux0:00 INTRODUCTION4:45 “ZELENSKY WILL HAVE NO CHOICE BUT…”6:52 US REPUBLICANS SUGGEST ZELENSKY MAY HAVE TO STEP DOWN