You don’t have the cards right now. With us, you start having cards," Trump said to Zelensky during a 10-minute back and forth rarely seen in the Oval Office.

But it also hit far closer to home in Scranton, Pennsylvania, a city about 4,700 miles (7,560km) away from Kyiv that has played its own small role in the conflict. Scranton is known as the setting for the American version of The Office television show, and as the birthplace of former President Joe Biden - one of Ukraine's biggest backers.

Support for Ukraine still shines among local activists three years after Russia’s invasion. But waning public opinion and reversals by President Trump reflect a harsh reality.

The failed White House meeting only deepens the Ukraine crisis, adding worries to Pennsylvania's Ukrainian community.

President Donald Trump, during his meeting at the Oval Office on Friday, accused Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy, of being disrespectful towards the United States. Vice President JD Vance further added that Zelenskyy was,

Trump also slammed Zelensky for suggesting that the end of Russia's war against Ukraine likely "is still very, very far away."

President Donald Trump has directed a “pause” to U.S. assistance to Ukraine after a disastrous Oval Office meeting as he seeks to pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to engage in negotiat

Representative Scott Perry of Pennsylvania: A spokesperson pointed to two recent statements by Perry regarding Ukraine and Russia, but did not answer the questions directly. Senator Tommy ...

Vance tells Zelensky "Trump is the only game in town" as Ukraine aid freeze begins following Friday's White House confrontation.

The order will remain in effect until Trump determines that Ukraine has demonstrated a commitment to peace negotiations with Russia, an official said.