Zelensky's Visit to Trump Turns into Explosive Argument: 'This is Disrespectful!'
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Politics
February 28, 2025 19:21
washington - The visit of Zelensky to Trump in the White House escalates into a heated argument over Moscow's reliability in peace negotiations.
Zelensky's Visit to Trump Turns into Explosive Argument
The argument arose over the reliability of Moscow in peace negotiations and alleged ingratitude of Zelensky towards the American people. 'You are attacking the government that is helping you,' Trump exclaimed. 'This is very disrespectful. You do not hold the cards.'
The Ukrainian president was unusually confrontational, pointing out that Americans trust Moscow too much and that President Vladimir Putin has broken promises before. This criticism did not sit well. Trump even threatened to walk away from the peace dialogue.
The presence of media was shocked by the verbal aggression. 'I have never experienced this in my entire career,' stuttered a CNN reporter.
Zelensky, with his attitude and accusations, seems to be causing more damage than British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron tried to mend earlier in the week. The consequences of the shouting match on the security guarantees Ukraine hopes to receive remain unclear.