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| Zelensky not ready for peace – Trump | Zelensky not ready for peace – Trump |
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| The US president has accused the Ukrainian leader of “disrespecting” Washington | The US president has accused the Ukrainian leader of “disrespecting” Washington |
| Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky is not ready for peace as he sees Washington’s involvement in negotiations on the Ukraine conflict as a bargaining chip, US President Donald Trump has stated, following a heated and unprecedented meeting on Friday. | |
| Trump made the caustic remarks in a social media post after receiving Zelensky at the White house, where the two were expected to sign an agreement granting Washington access to Ukraine’s natural resources. | |
| Zelensky’s visit to the White House was cut short after he got into a heated exchange with Trump and US Vice President J.D. Vance in front of the gathered media leading to Trump accusing Zelensky of “disrespectful” behavior in the Oval Office. | |
| The tense exchange culminated in an argument when Vance reminded Zelensky that the latter went to Pennsylvania in October to campaign for the Democrats, and urged him to “say a few words of gratitude to the US and the president who is trying to save your country.” | |
| Zelensky responded with “Please, do you think that if you talk very loudly about the war… “ | |
| He was immediately cut off by Trump, who said in a tense voice: “he is not speaking loudly,” adding, “Your country is in big trouble. You are not winning. You have a damn good chance of coming out okay because of us.” | |
| While the Ukrainian ambassador to Washington could be seen off camera with her head in her hands Zelensky countered that Ukraine was “alone” but remains “strong and grateful.” | |
| Trump dismissed the claim, interrupting Zelensky, to say “You were not alone. We gave you, through this stupid president (Joe Biden), $350 billion, we gave you military equipment.” As Zelensky attempted to outshout Trump, the US president pointed out that without American aid, the war would have ended in two weeks. | |
| “We had a very meaningful meeting…” Trump later wrote on Truth Social, adding “Much was learned that could never be understood without conversation under such fire and pressure.” | |
| Trump went on to say that Zelensky “is not ready for peace if America is involved, because he feels our involvement gives him a big advantage in negotiations.” | Trump went on to say that Zelensky “is not ready for peace if America is involved, because he feels our involvement gives him a big advantage in negotiations.” |
| “It’s amazing what comes out through emotion…” the US president stated. | “It’s amazing what comes out through emotion…” the US president stated. |
| He reiterated that he wants peace, adding that Zelensky “disrespected the United States of America in its cherished Oval Office.” | He reiterated that he wants peace, adding that Zelensky “disrespected the United States of America in its cherished Oval Office.” |
| Trump, who did not accompany Zelensky to the exit, concluded his statement by saying, “He can come back when he is ready for Peace.” | Trump, who did not accompany Zelensky to the exit, concluded his statement by saying, “He can come back when he is ready for Peace.” |