US Vice President on Peace Talks

US Vice President JD Vance expressed confidence Monday after Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky "eventually" agreed to discuss peace with Russia, following his fiery Oval Office clash with Donald Trump.

In an interview, Vance said Ukraine's president conveyed "a lack of respect" during his televised White House meeting Friday with Trump and "showed a clear unwillingness to engage in the peace process" sought by his US counterpart.

Vance had needled Zelensky in the Oval Office uproar, challenging his approach and criticizing Ukraine's war leader for not saying "thank you" to the United States.

Asked Monday whether the door to the White House remained open, Vance said "the door is open so long as Zelensky is willing to seriously talk peace."

"When that posture changes, as President Trump said, when they're willing to talk peace, I think President Trump will be the first person to pick up the phone."

It was "very important" that Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin "come to the negotiating table," Vance said.