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It will be difficult without your support,
Zelensky said on Fox — Trump’s favorite news channel We all want this war to end, at last. Russia is the aggressor and therefore Europe supports Ukraine's efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace! #westandwithukraine,
We stand firmly in support of Ukraine's sovereignty. We repeat, Russia is the aggressor. It is imperative that we nurture and protect democratic ideals, ensuring they are reflected in our actions and interactions on the global stage. It is time for Europe to take the lead on the path to peace in Ukraine. With respect for international law, UN Charter, fairness and above all ... decency,
Slovenia upholds the principles and respect of international law and international relations. What we witnessed in the Oval Office today undermines these values and the foundations of diplomacy,
Zelenskyy got to say, I want to make peace. He doesn't have to stand there and say about Putin this, Putin that, and all negative things. He's got to say, I want to make peace. I don't want to fight a war any longer, his people are dying,
That was not a man (Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy) that wanted to make peace, and I am only interested if he (Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy) wants to end the bloodshed."
Further, Trump has criticized Zelenskyy, stating He (Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy) says that he wants to come back right now, but I can't do that...They should have an immediate ceasefire...A ceasefire could take place immediately. If you want to end the war, you sign up for an agreement that's going to take a period of time. It takes time."
Trump told reporters after the Oval office meeting Ukraine needs just and lasting peace, and we are working exactly for that."
Meanwhile in a post on X, Zelenskyy said He [Volodymyr Zelenskyy] doesn't want to do that...I want it to end immediately. I want a ceasefire now,
I just want to get a deal done, and if the deal happens, good,
You are either going to make a deal or we're out and if we are out, you will fight it out. I don't think it's going to be pretty,
I have determined that President Zelenskyy is not ready for Peace if America is involved because he feels our involvement gives him a big advantage in negotiations. 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,
Trump said on Truth Social You don't have the cards."
Raising his voice, Trump called the Ukrainian president "disrespectful" and told him he I think he's a great guy."
The Oval Office meeting began with warm exchanges and handshakes, with Trump at one point saying of Zelensky This is going to be great television, I will say that
Trump remarked at the end We're thankful to Americans for all your support, you did a lot, I'm thankful to President Trump and Congress' bipartisan support,
But I respect my soldiers and our people, our civilians who work and support our warriors
Thank you so much, Mr. President, thank you for the invitation
Zelensky's first words had been It's about just and lasting peace, we have to be very strong at the table of negotiations,
We have a tough situation, to understand it is to be in Ukraine,
