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There were two victims in this scene, the security of Ukraine, which is fighting for its survival,
I think that beyond the anger, everyone needs to return to calm, respect and recognition, so that we can move forward concretely, ... I want to make the Americans understand that disengaging from Ukraine is not in their interest.”
Macron said, and also stressed Probably not a great statement to have been made in terms of a show of strength against Russia. What are they thinking?”
It is what I was saying, this guy doesn’t want there to be Peace as long as he has America’s backing and, Europe, in the meeting they had with Zelenskyy, stated flatly that they cannot do the job without the U.S.”
There is an aggressor: Russia, ... There is a victim: Ukraine. We were right to help Ukraine and sanction Russia three years ago – and to keep doing so.”
Mr Macron observed on social media What we need to hear from President Zelensky is that he has regret for what happened, he's ready to sign this minerals deal and that he's ready to engage in peace talks,
U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz told Fox News According to my assessment this was not a spontaneous reaction to what Zelensky was saying but clearly a deliberate escalation,
Merz told a press conference in Berlin On Friday night, in the Oval Office of the White House, a staggering scene unfurled before the lenses of the entire world, marked by brutality, a desire to humiliate, with the goal of making Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fold through threats, so that he gives in to the demands of his aggressors,
All this was summed up in one phrase before the planet’s cameras: ‘Either you find a deal with Putin or we will abandon you,
Bayrou said, apparently referring to Trump's comments in the Oval Office For the honor of democratic responsibility, for the honor of Ukraine and, I dare say, for the honor of Europe, President Zelenskyy did not fold and I think we can show him our appreciation,
Bayrou continued during the debate in France's parliament ... Bayrou continued This is the worst statement that could have been made by Zelenskyy, and America will not put up with it for much longer!"
Trump wrote, using an alternate spelling of Zelenskiy Ukraine's Zelenskyy says end of war with Russia is 'very, very far away.'
On his Truth Social platform, Trump posted an Associated Press story headlined I think it’s disrespectful for you to come into the Oval Office to try to litigate this in front of the American media.”
Vance responded by saying All right, I think we’ve seen enough. What do you think? This is going to be great television. I will say that.”
But who would have thought that the whole thing would come crashing down with Trump saying these words You gotta be more thankful,
Trump told Zelenskyy hectoringly The American taxpayer now is going to get their money back, plus,
I think he’s dressed beautifully.” ... What gave you the moral courage and conviction to step forward and ... I’ve stopped wars. I’ve stopped many wars. My people will tell you. I’ve stopped wars that nobody ever heard about.”
The meeting began cordially. the Ukrainian president was challenged for not wearing a suit, he US president said ... Trump praised a reporter from One American News for asking an obsequious question The problem is I’ve empowered you to be a tough guy, and I don’t think you’d be a tough guy without the United States,