Pars Today – The dispute between Donald Trump, the U.S. President, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, elicited widespread reactions.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, who had traveled to the White House hoping to gain U.S. support, was met with Trump’s humiliating conduct and his deputies. According to Pars Today, citing Mehr News Agency, this issue sparked extensive domestic and international reactions.
British MP: Trump’s behavior was blatant bullying
Alicia Kearns, a British Member of Parliament, described Trump’s behavior during the meeting with Zelenskyy as an example of blatant bullying on her personal page on the social network X. She wrote: This was a humiliating display for Trump’s US domestic audience. Just watching the video shamed me to my core. Utterly shaming.”
Democratic leader criticizes Trump’s approach
Chuck Schumer, the Democratic leader in the U.S. Senate, criticized Trump and his vice president’s treatment of Zelenskyy on his personal page on the social network X, writing: “The Democrats in the Senate will never stop fighting for freedom and democracy.”
Graham: The Trump-Zelenskyy clash was a disaster
Lindsey Graham, a prominent Republican senator, stated: The clash between Trump and Zelenskyy was an absolute disaster. Zelenskyy needs to change or step down from his position. What Zelenskyy did today pushed him to the sidelines.
Medvedev: Zelenskyy got a hard slap in the White House
Dmitry Medvedev, the former President of Russia and Deputy Chairman of the country’s Security Council, welcomed Trump’s treatment of Zelenskyy and harshly criticized the Ukrainian President. Medvedev said: The insolent pig finally got a proper slap down in the Oval Office.
Russia praised Trump’s behavior
Maria Zakharova, the spokesperson for Russia’s Foreign Ministry, praised Trump’s behavior toward Ukraine’s President and referred to Zelenskyy as “scum.”
Zakharova emphasized: I think Zelensky’s BIGGEST lie for all his lies is the statement in the White House that the Kyiv regime in 2022 was left alone, without support.
How Trump and Vance restrained themselves and did not smear this scum is a miracle of endurance.
Macron: Russia is responsible for the war
Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, reiterated his support for Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukraine, emphasizing: Russia, as the aggressor, is responsible for this war. We must respect those who have been fighting since the beginning of the war.
Polish Prime Minister: Ukraine is not alone
Donald Tusk, the Prime Minister of Poland, wrote on the social network X in a message addressed to Ukraine’s President: “Dear Zelenskyy, my esteemed Ukrainian friends, you are not alone.
Spanish PM’s support for Ukraine
Pedro Sánchez, the Prime Minister of Spain, wrote on his personal page on the social network X: “Ukraine; Spain stands with you.”
European Union: Ukraine is part of Europe
Kaja Kallas, the EU’s foreign policy chief, responded to the meeting between the leaders of the U.S. and Ukraine, saying: “Ukraine is part of Europe! We stand with Ukraine.”
Republican representative: Trump is a strong leader
Ralph Norman, a Republican member of the US Congress, viewed Trump’s handling of Zelenskyy as a sign of strong leadership and emphasized that this stance guarantees prioritizing the interests of the American people.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture: We will save America
Meanwhile, Brooke Rollins, the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, wrote on the social network X: “American leadership is back — in the Oval Office — and on the world stage.
FEARLESS. BOLD. RELENTLESS. We will save America.”
U.S. Secretary of the Interior: Thank you, Trump
Doug Burgum, the U.S. Secretary of the Interior, also wrote: Thank you, President Trump, for defending America’s rights resolutely while working to end the slaughter of people in a foreign conflict.
U.S. Treasury Secretary supports Trump’s performance
Scott Bessent, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, supported Trump’s performance during the meeting with Zelenskyy in a post on the social network X, writing: “Thank you, President Trump, for defending the American people and nation on the global stage.”
Ukrainian Foreign Minister: We appreciate Zelenskyy’s bold stances
Andrii Sybiha, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister, responded to the controversy at the White House, saying: We appreciate Zelenskyy’s bold stances and steadfastness on what is right during his meeting with Trump.
Zelenskyy stood firm on Ukraine’s interests, and his goal is nothing but a just and lasting peace. We have always appreciated America’s support for Ukraine.”
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