The President of Ukraine several dozen minutes after leaving the White House appeared in the Fox News TV studio. In an interview with journalist Bret Baierr, the Ukrainian leader commented A turbulent meeting with Donald Trump.
Wołodymyr Zelanski emphasized in the first sentences that despite the quarrel “I respect President Dondald Trump and the American nation”. When asked if he regrets what happened during the conversation, the Ukrainian president emphasized that “It wasn't good” for both sides.
At the same time, the politician stated that I do not feel the need to apologize for the sharp exchange of sentences.
– We must be very open and very honest. I don't think we've done something wrong (…) I think that some things must be discussed outside the media, with all due respect for democracy and free media – he explained.
Wołodymyr Zelnski in Washington. “I would like to hear that America supports us, not Putin”
Later in the interview, the President of Ukraine he referred to further relations with the United States among others in the context of signing a cooperation agreement in the field of mining Ukrainian deposits. Wołodymyr Zelnski admitted that in his opinion, the signing of the document will be “”The first step to the security guarantee“.
The Ukrainian leader also noted that during subsequent conversations he would like clear declarations from the White House administration.
– I say this as the president of the nation who has been fighting for three years and He would like to hear that America supports us, not Vladimir Putin (…) We don't want to lose Europe, but America is the greatest donator of help – he said.
– Ukraine wants peace and we will have negotiations. I only said about a fair and durable peace. We must be very strong. We must have a strong position. Our army must be strong, we must have security guarantees – added Zełenski.
The President of Ukraine visiting the White House. Zelanski about his resignation
The conversation of Bret Baier asked President Zelanski if his country was prepared for any Conducting a war without the help of the United States.
– It will be difficult for us without the help of the US. However, we cannot lose, lose our people, our territories. The Russians came to our homes. They killed our citizens. Saying Putin is order? I will not say that – he emphasized, adding that Europe is ready to help in financing the Ukrainian army.
– We want to find a place for our greatest strategic partner, the United States. The USA will offer us what security guarantees it can give us (…) when we have security guarantees, We will be ready to talk four: Europe, USA, Russia and Ukraine – the president pointed out.
The Ukrainian president was also asked to comment on the suggestion that appears among some of the American politicians about the need changes at the highest levels of the authorities in Kiev, including as president.
– Only Ukrainian citizens can make my dismissal (…) I don't think such suggestions are okay. I think I'm doing what I should. With all respect, but Ukrainians can decide about their president – he said.
Washington. Wołodymyr Zelnski: Our relationship with President Trump can be rebuilt
Returning to the topic of the sharp exchange of the sentences to which he occurred during the meeting with Donald Trump and his collaborator, Wołodymyr Zelanski once again emphasized that He cares about the specific actions of the United Stateswhich will support his country in the fight against Russia.
As the Ukrainian leader admitted, he expects people from the White House, in particular US President would “be more on the side of Ukraine”.
– It's not about anger. When you are in the USA, great politicians say that Ukraine is almost completely destroyed, that our soldiers are running away, that they are not heroes. What is the reaction? This is not about anger, but about correctness (…) This is not just about territory, these are houses. Nobody wants to forgive Putin here (…) This war did not start suddenly. It was the Russians who attacked our country (…) Donald Trump always talked about peace through strength. Both sides should stand together against Putin – he noted.
At the same time, Zelanski stated that he believed in improving the relationship with the American president, despite the quarrels that occurred during the meeting.
– Of course Our relationship with President Trump can be rebuilt. This is not only a relationship between presidents, but also between our nations. Your people must help save our people. This is very important, we would like very strong relationships between our countries – he summed up.