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The Ukrainians have been quite savvy at turning it round, and using this (the minerals deal) as an opening to engage the US,
said a senior Kyiv-based European diplomat, who requested anonymity to discuss sensitive matters People are dying ... you’re running low on soldiers,
Trump told Zelensky as their meeting degenerated into a shouting match I hope I’m going to be remembered as a peacemaker,
No, no, you’ve done a lot of talking. Your country is in big trouble. You’re not winning. You have a damn good chance of coming out okay because of us.”
As Zelensky tried to answer a question from a reporter, Trump spoke over the top of him, saying No one wants peace more than the citizens of Ukraine! That is why we are jointly seeking the path to a lasting and just peace. Ukraine can rely on Germany – and on Europe.”
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz What we saw in the Oval Office today was beyond disgraceful. Trump and Vance berating Zelenskyy - putting on a show of lies and misinformation that would make Putin blush - is an embarrassment for America and a betrayal of our allies. They're popping champagne in the Kremlin,
Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen ... AFP quoted Hollen as saying It's a punch in the gut for Ukraine. ... There must be room for robust conversations - even between friends. But when it happens in front of rolling cameras like that, there is only one winner. And he sits in the Kremlin,
Denmark's foreign minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen ... Rasmussen wrote on Facebook A brutal dressing down in the Oval Office,
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev ... Medvedev wrote on Telegram You don’t know that. Don’t tell us what we’re gonna feel. You’re in no position to dictate that. You’re in no position to dictate how we’re gonna feel,
I’m talking about the kind of diplomacy that's going to end the destruction of your country, Mr. President,
For four years in the United States of America, we had a president who stood up at press conferences and talked tough about Vladimir Putin, and Putin invaded Ukraine and destroyed a significant chunk of the country. The path to peace and the path to prosperity is maybe engaging in diplomacy,
We have tremendous death taking place as we speak. And I don't want to have that. Think of the parents — whether they're in Russia or Ukraine — think of the parents of all these people being killed needlessly,
In three days, I heard it from Putin,
Zelensky replied sardonically I do like your clothing by the way,
Trump said, referencing an earlier question from a journalist in the room Yeah really? I will answer on more serious questions if I can, please,
Zelensky replied, shooting a frustrated look Trump’s way We’re gonna feel very good and very strong,
Ukraine is Europe! We stand by Ukraine,
the EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated Today, it became clear that the free world needs a new leader. It is up to us, Europeans, to take this challenge,
What does Putin have on Trump that he's willing to bend over backwards to support Putin's agenda?"
They may or may not have dirt on him, but they don't have to use it,
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