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I think that we have to be very open and very honest. And I’m not sure that we did something bad.”
Ukraine can rely on Germany – and on Europe.” ... Russia is the aggressor and Ukraine is the aggressed people.” ... He retains his unwavering support for Ukraine.”
German chancellor Olaf Scholz said ... French president Emmanuel Macron said ... A spokesperson for UK prime minister Keir Starmer said No one wants peace more than the people of Ukraine!"
said German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, echoing the sentiment His ambush by Donald Trump and his vice-president as the world watched was a shocking spectacle,
President @realDonaldTrump stood bravely for peace. Even if it was difficult for many to digest. Thank you, Mr. President!”
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, however, praised President Donald Trump's stance, stating One is leading his country’s fight for survival,
There are rumors from the administration that it may curtail arms shipments to Ukraine currently in the pipeline under presidential drawdown authority,
All this shows that this rupture, this explosion, was bound to happen sooner or later,
The performance by the President and Vice President in the Oval Office was unprecedented, but not altogether surprising given President Trump's well-known feelings about US military support to Ukraine and the narrative about Russia's war on Ukraine which he has promoted,
The Ukrainian people have been courageously defending their country against the Russian aggressor for more than 3 years
Austrian chancellor Karl Nehammer said on X We all want this war to end, at last. Russia is the aggressor and therefore Europe supports Ukraine's efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace! #westandwithukraine,
We stand firmly in support of Ukraine's sovereignty. We repeat, Russia is the aggressor. It is imperative that we nurture and protect democratic ideals, ensuring they are reflected in our actions and interactions on the global stage. It is time for Europe to take the lead on the path to peace in Ukraine. With respect for international law, UN Charter, fairness and above all ... decency,
Slovenia upholds the principles and respect of international law and international relations. What we witnessed in the Oval Office today undermines these values and the foundations of diplomacy,
I know that’s his thing, but this moment is different.
What if a bomb landed on your head right now?
There were also moments of absurdity as, in response to a hypothetical question from an international journalist, the US President snapped President Trump is fighting for PEACE around the world and is putting America First as our best negotiator — he's the only one to get Russia to the table to consider a serious and lasting peace agreement with Ukraine."
House Republican leader Steve Scalise, who has also previously supported military aid to Ukraine, wrote on X What I saw in the Oval Office was disrespectful and I don't know if we can ever do business with Zelenskyy again."
Senator Lindsey Graham, who has previously supported military aid to Ukraine, said Today's White House meeting with the President of Ukraine was appalling and will only serve to further embolden Vladimir Putin, a brutal dictator. The United States must not reward Russian aggression and continue to appease Putin."
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries wrote in a statement Ukraine is Europe! We stand by Ukraine,
Kallas wrote on the social media platform X Dictator Zelensky had the audacity to disrespect President @realDonaldTrump and VP @JDVance during what should have been a friendly meeting, and @POTUS rightfully showed him the door. This is the leadership America has craved for four years."
Republican Representative Andy Biggs wrote on X
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