A new book unveils that Zelenskyy was put on the defensive by Harris' off-putting manner prior to the Russian invasion.

Kamala Harris' history as a federal prosecutor gave her a direct, sometimes confrontational communication style that reportedly caused tension with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during their first private meeting, leaving him feeling disgruntled and defensive just days before Russian troops invaded his country.

The book "War" by Bob Woodward chronicles the tense sit-down of the President Biden administration. In the book, Woodward highlights some of the most significant foreign policy and security challenges faced by President Biden during his first term, including Russia's 2022 invasion and ongoing war in Ukraine.

An early copy of the book, which is now available in bookstores, was obtained by Planet Chronicle.

Biden sent Harris to the Munich Security Conference in February 2022, just before Putin's troops invaded Ukraine, with the goal of persuading Zelenskyy that an attack was imminent, based on all available U.S. intelligence and the thousands of troops Russia had amassed nearby, including 40,000 soldiers on the Belarusian border.

Harris aimed to showcase unified support for Ukraine from the U.S. and NATO and to help Zelenskyy accept that this was happening.

At least behind closed doors, aspects of the mission backfired, according to Woodward's report.

As vice president, one of Harris' major achievements was delivering a winning speech publicly, reassuring the world of the U.S. commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and Article 5.

Zelenskyy was put off by Harris's brusque communication style and forceful demeanor during their meeting, where they wore masks and did not shake hands with their Ukrainian counterparts.

Despite Germany still being under COVID-19 restrictions, Zelenskyy felt "disgruntled" during the meeting, according to Woodward. This left the Ukrainian president feeling "like he was about to be reprimanded" at a time when his nation was both frightening and vulnerable.

Harris emphasized to him the seriousness of the possibility that the Russians could invade his country at any time.

Woodward stated that the relationship between the two did not improve after that point.

As a former federal prosecutor and California attorney general, Harris has been both praised and criticized for her confrontational communication style, which she allegedly employed during her meeting with Zelenskyy to persuade him of the urgency of Russia's invasion.

"Harris informed him that their teams would provide more specific information, but their numbers were incorrect. He emphasized the potential imminence of an invasion."

The meeting seemed to make Ukraine's president more defensive.

Zelenskyy struggled to admit the impending invasion, despite reliable U.S. intelligence, due to the fear that it would cause a "self-fulfilling prophecy" for Ukraine's fragile democracy, endangering the country's economy and government.

Harris looked Zelenskyy in the eye and asked directly, "What do you want me to do?"

He asked if the U.S. would impose sanctions, close ports to Russian ships, provide Ukraine with Stinger or Javelin missiles, or send warplanes to his country to prepare for upcoming battles.

Woodward advised Harris to consider having a succession plan in place in case he was captured, killed, or unable to govern, instead of focusing on a U.S. response to Russia's actions.

Zelenskyy rejected the U.S.'s advice to devise an evacuation plan and instead stayed in Kyiv during Russia's invasion.

He rejected evacuation proposals from both the U.S. and Turkey after the conflict commenced.

I need ammunition, not a ride," he would later say from Kyiv. "The fight is here.

Upon leaving the meeting, Harris remarked to Gordon that they might never see each other again.

"War" is available for purchase in stores on Oct. 15.