President Zelensky has cancelled a series of meetings in Washington and is catching a flight home to his beseigned nation after Oval Office talks blew up into chaos.

According to Reuters White House reporter Jarrett Renshaw, Mr Zelensky "has cancelled his public events around DC where he was set to speak and take questions".

Earlier, US President Donald Trump stunned the world by calling off a deal with Ukraine saying President Zelensky is "not ready for peace if America is involved".

President Trump posted on Truth Social that it was a "meaningful meeting" at the White House and said "much was learned".

However, in a statement that will likely shock the world, the US President said: "I have determined President Zelensky is not ready for peace if America is involved, because he feels our involvement gives him a big advantage in negotiations."

He added: "I don't want advantage, I want PEACE. He disrespected the United States of America in its cherished Oval Office. He can come back when he is ready for peace."

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