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'Unpleasant to see' - Ukrainians react to Trump and Zelensky's spat

Ukrainians have reacted to a clash between President Volodymyr Zelensky, US President Donald Trump and Vice-president JD Vance in the Oval Office.

During the fiery exchange, the US president accused Zelensky of "gambling with World War Three" and told him that he should be "thankful" to the US.

Zelensky was told to leave the White House and a planned news conference was abruptly cancelled.

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