It was like a hockey game. During a peaceful diplomatic discussion, a fight broke out.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy displayed a lack of respect for his American hosts. Zelenskyy told Trump he had no interest in a cease-fire unless there was a security guarantee (Americans on the boarder?)there were cease-fires before that Putin broke. Trump reminded the Ukrainian president that those cease-fires happened under Obama and Biden. Zelenskyy mentioned how America would feel if there was no deal. The word feel set Trump off, as you can see on the video below:
The parties went into the White House. Supposedly the Ukrainian delegation begged Trump to reset and begin talking some more. Trump told them to leave and released the following statement:
A Statement from President Donald J. Trump
“We had a very meaningful meeting in the White House today. Much was learned that could never be understood without conversation under such fire and pressure. It’s amazing what comes out through emotion, and I have determined that President Zelenskky is not ready for Peace if America is involved because he feels our involvement gives him a big advantage in negotiations. I don’t want advantage; I want PEACE. He disrespected the United States of America in its cherished Oval Office. He can come back when he is ready for Peace.”
Trump canceled the deal and told Zelenskyy to leave the White House. The Ukrainian left with his tail between his legs and tried to “make nice” on X.
Thank you America, thank you for your support, thank you for this visit. Thank you @POTUS, Congress, and the American people.
Ukraine needs just and lasting peace, and we are working exactly for that.— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) February 28, 2025
Zelenskyy was used to a US President he could push around, Biden. Trump cannot be pushed around.
Thank you @POTUS for standing up for America in a way that no President has ever had the courage to do before. Thank you for putting America First. America is with you!
— Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) February 28, 2025
The question remains: Can Zelenskyy repair his relationship with Trump? Perhaps. Keep coming to The Lid to find out.
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