The verbal showdown between Donald Trump and Zelenskyy has been under world scrutiny. The diplomatic ‘disaster’ ended abruptly, with journalists being escorted out and Zelenskyy leaving the White House shortly after. The sudden conclusion of the meeting resulted in the cancellation of a planned minerals deal signing ceremony. The alleged collapse of US support for Ukraine against Russia, at least for now, has significant implications. The Kremlin in Moscow appeared to welcome the development, hailing Trump`s "restraint" against Zelenskyy. Trump, however, seemed to focus on the meeting`s dramatic conclusion, remarking that it would make for "great television. This led Vance to ‘pat’ on Trump’s arm grabbing eyeballs in the high-voltage interaction.