The meeting of the presidents of the USA and Ukraine, Donald Trump and Wołodymyr Zelanski, ended with a sharp, several -minute quarrel. The verbal clash began with the journalist's question about “too much sympathy for Vladimir Putin”.
During the meeting of Trump with Zelanski in the White House and a joint press conference, there was a violent dispute between the leaders. Consequently, the signing of a bilateral agreement on the access of American companies for exploitation of rare lands on Ukraine. It was to be the most important point of Zelanski's visit. The President of Ukraine left the White House.
Later, Trump posted a comment in social media in which he called the Ukrainian president to return “when he was ready for peace.” He also accused him of disrespect for the United States.
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Trump tells the question about “sympathy for Vladimir Putin”
The conversation, which initially did not promise a sharp sport, exacerbated after the question to the US president about concerns about his “too much sympathy for Vladimir Putin”. – It doesn't work like that. I don't support Putin – he assured.
Pointing to Wołodymyr Zelanski, he said that “he has a huge hatred (to Putin – ed.) And I understand this, but I can tell you that the other party (Russia – ed.) Doesn't love him either.” “So it's not a matter of allies,” Trump said.
At this point, the US Vice President JD Vance joined the conversation. – for four years United States They had a president who stood at press conferences and spoke sharply about Putin, and then Putin hit Ukraine and destroyed a significant part of the country. The road to the room and the path of prosperity may mean entering diplomacy – said Vance. – What makes America a good country is that we enter diplomacy. This is what President Trump does – he said.
Zełenski: What kind of diplomacy is this?
At that time, Zelanski in response reminded that Putin took over a large part of Ukraine in 2014 (it is about Crimea's annexation The first part of the Donetsk and Lugansk Districts – ed.), And later, despite attempts to conclude peace, he repeatedly broke the agreement on the suspension of weapons and the exchange of prisoners. – So what kind of diplomacy you are talking about, JD? – Zełenski asked.
“I am talking about such a kind of diplomacy that will put an end to the destruction of your country,” Vance replied. – Mr. President, with all due respect, I think it is a disrespect when you come to the oval office, he comes and tries to talk about it before the media. Now you are forcing conscripts to go to the front line, because you have problems with the line, lively. You should thank President Trump – Vance said, referring to Zelanski's words.
Zelnski, Trump and JD Vance during a quarrel PAP/EPA/JIM LO SCALZO
– Were you in Ukraine? You say what problems we have. We invite you – answered Vice President Zełenski. – First of all, everyone has their own problems during the war. Even you, but you have this beautiful ocean and you don't feel it now, but you will feel it in the future – continued the President of Ukraine.
Trump: You don't have cards at the moment
Trump reacted to these words. – You are not in the position to dictate what we feel. We will feel very good. You will feel … We will feel very good, very strong – now you are not in a good position – he answered Zelanski.
– From the very beginning of the war you have no good position, you do not have cards at the moment – he added. – You play the lives of millions of people. Igama from World War III – accused the Trump of the President of Ukraine.
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