Mediapersons sat stunned as an Oval Office clash ensued between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Following a contentious meeting with US President Donald Trump the previous day, Ukrainians are standing with their president, Volodymyr Zelensky, on Saturday.
Zelensky’s actions impressed 52-year-old retiree Nataliya, who told CNN that “he stood his ground” and “defended our honor and dignity.”
She said she anticipated more from Trump and branded him a “clown.” He is unwilling to hear what we have to say. He solely considers the tangible aspects. She claimed that he is more concerned with money than with people.
Zelensky “looked decent and defended Ukraine’s interests,” according to 40-year-old attorney Serhiy, who told CNN that Trump’s actions were “not the behavior of a leader of a democratic country.”
36-year-old farming technologist Yaroslav expressed his displeasure at Trump’s actions. “I was hoping that he would meet with Zelensky and come away with a deal, and that he would stand by Ukraine.” However, he stated, “What happened is what happened.” It’s depressing. We’ll see where it all goes and what occurs next,” Yaroslav continued.
Reporters watched in disbelief as US President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and visiting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky engaged in an unprecedented altercation in the Oval Office.
Accusations were made against the Ukrainian president for not being “thankful” for US assistance throughout the three-year conflict. “You don’t have the cards right now,” he responded. “You’re either going to make a deal or we’re out, and if we’re out, you’ll fight it out and I don’t think it’s going to be pretty.”
Trump claimed the leader was just not prepared for peace with Russia, as Zelensky departed without a minerals deal that was portrayed as a major step toward a US-brokered armistice.
The meeting followed Trump’s phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which his government made it apparent that Moscow did not want Ukraine to be a part of NATO. Voters accused Trump and Vance of carrying out Putin’s “dirty work” when they scolded Zelensky in front of the international press.
