Oval Office meeting between US and Ukraine cut short after heated argument

Full Episode
48:17

Vice President JD Vance speaks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as President Donald Trump listens in the Oval Office at the White House, Feb. 28, 2025.

Mystyslav Chernov/AP

President Donald Trump met today with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office, who was set sign a deal allowing the US access to rare earth metals in exchange for military support. But the cordial conversation soon devolved into a shouting match. Also, the Greek capital saw massive demonstrations hit fever pitch as protesters clashed with police outside of parliament on the second anniversary of a deadly train crash that killed dozens of people. And, Japan grapples with a law that has traditionally required married couples to have the same last name. Plus, a look at the unique art of glass engraving by hand in Spain that may soon disappear.

Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air.

In This Episode

Oval Office meeting between US and Ukraine ends after heated argument
5:39
Busy week as world leaders travel to the White House
5:23
Seeds from African countries safely stored in Norway
1:33
Protests in Greece mark two years since deadly train crash
3:51
In Spain, the art of glass engraving by hand may soon disappear
4:23
Mexico transfers 29 cartel operatives to US custody
5:30
Art declared degenerate by Nazis is back on display in Paris
6:11
TV series remain highly popular during Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting
5:59
Japanese question law requiring married couples to have same last name
3:23
The Swedish concept of ‘Lagom’
3:46