“Dictator without elections (Volodymyr) Zełnski better let him do something quickly, because he will no longer have a country” – wrote US President Donald Trump on the network. The Republican accused the president Ukrainian “Interest in pure profit”, while he “successfully” conducts peace negotiations with Russia. His extensive entry on the Truth Social portal caused an avalanche of comments on the Capitol.
“The description of Zelanski and Ukraine made by Trump is One of the most shameful remarks that the US president has ever had. Our support for Ukraine has never been a matter of charity, “said John Bolton.
This is one of the strongest voices from the American right, because this official in the previous Trump administration served as his national security advisor. By the media He was referred to as “Jastrzębia” In relations, among others with Russia, he criticized loudly Moscow for assaulting a sovereign neighbor.
Trump's entry is also not intended to defend one of the most devoted senators Lindsey Graham. – As for the guilt for the Russian invasion of Ukraine, I blame Putin above all – said the senator from North Carolina. Despite this – according to the right -wing politician – Trump is “the best hope of Ukraine for the honorary and fair ending of the war.” – I believe that he will succeed and achieve this goal in his style – he added.
Trump about Zelanski: dictator. Republicans comment
Susan Collins goes in a political partner. Senator from Maine emphasized that she did not agree with Trump blaming Zelanski for the ongoing war with Russia.
– I do not agree with the opinion that President Zielnski is guilty in any way. It was enemy invasion of Russia she added.
Lisa Murkowski expressed a similar court. The Senator of Republicans from Alaska assured journalists that “certainly She would never call the President of Zelnski a dictator“.
– It is obvious who started the war. Russia was absolutely behind it on Putin. There should be no confusion in this matter – she emphasized.
Eric in turn Schmitt assured that “trusts Donald Trump”. – He is a master of negotiations and I think he will achieve a lasting room – argued GOP representative from Missouri. Asked whether Trump's criticism by Trump is helpful in negotiating the agreement, Schmitt said: – I do not intend to enter the tactics of President Trump. Only he is able to realize it.
Why did Trump attacked Zelanski? The White House explains
The words of the American president also caused a reaction in the ranks of the opposition. In the opening speech of the new Senate session, leader Democratic party He called Trump's entry “disgusting” and accused the Republican of “distorting the truth.” – It's a shame to listen President repeating Putin's propagandaand at the same time preparing the ground for negotiations that favors Russia at the expense of Ukraine – said Chuck Schumer.
Meanwhile The BBC has set backstage A sharp entry of the American president. Representative White House He gave the British station that the post of Donald Trump, in which he attacked Zelanski, was a direct response to the previous words of the Ukrainian president that Trump lives in the space of “disinformation”.
A sincere opinion on the current relationship of Trump – Zelanski He expressed the current US National Security Advisor on Fox News. – They are clearly going the wrong way (…). This is something that frustrates the mostbut President Trump focuses on the end of the fighting, suspension of weapons and concluding a broader agreement – said Mike Waltz.
In turn, the Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs stated that the Ukrainian society and President Zelanski “refused to undergo Putin's pressure”, and that “no one can force Ukraine to surrender.” In the post on the portal X Andrij Sybiha, he added that Ukraine “withstanded the most terrifying military attack in contemporary history Europe and three years of total war. ”
“We will defend our right to exist” – added the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.