The unheard of verbal altercation between Donald Trump and Volodimir Zelenski on Friday at the White House caused a quick wave of reactions worldwide, with Moscow applauding a moment “historical”And the Western powers reaffirming their support for Ukraine.
These are the main reactions:
Russia: “Historical”
“Historical”, Considered Kirill Dmitriev, manager of the Russian Direct Investment Fund and one of the Russian negotiators in the Russian-American conversations held on February 18 in Saudi Arabia.
“For the first time, Trump told the truth to the face of the cocainomaniac clown”For his part, former President Dmitri Medvedev, current number two of the Russian Security Council, referring to the Ukrainian President.
“How Trump and Vance were contained and did not slap this scoundrel is a miracle of moderation”, Wrote the spokeswoman for Russian diplomacy, María Zajárova, in Telegram. “Bitches the hand that feeds him“He added.
EU: “It’s never alone”
“His dignity honors the courage of the Ukrainian people. Be strong, be brave, be intrepid. He is never alone, Dear President Zelenski”, Wrote the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the president of the European Council, Antonio Costa.
“We will continue working with you for just and lasting peace”They added in a joint statement.
“Today it was clear that the free world needs a new leader. It is up to us, Europeans, to assume this challenge”, Said the head of the diplomacy of the European Union, Kaja Kallas.
Spain: “With you”, Ukraine
“Ukraine, Spain is with you”, Wrote the president of the Spanish Government, the socialist Pedro Sánchez, after the heated discussion.
Sánchez, who published his brief message in three languages on the social network X, has actively shown next to Ukraine after the Russian invasion three years ago, and on Monday, at an international meeting in kyiv, he promised a new military assistance package for Ukrainians worth one billion euros in 2025.
France: Russian “aggressor.”
“There is an aggressor that is Russia. There is an attacked town that is Ukraine”, Said the French president, Emmanuel Macron, during a visit to Portugal.
“I think we were right in helping Ukraine and punishing Russia three years ago and continuing to do so,” he said.
“We must thank all those who helped and have to respect those who fight from the beginning, because they fight for their dignity, their independence, for their children and for the security of Europe,” Macron continued. “They are simple things, but it is good to remember them at times like these.”
Germany: “unwavering support”
“No one wants peace more than the citizens of Ukraine! That is why we look for the way to a lasting and fair peace together. Ukraine can count on Germany and Europe, ”said German government head Olaf Scholz in a statement.
For its part, the Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said that “Ukraine can count on the unwavering support of Germany, Europe and beyond.”
Italy: Summit “Without Delay”
The Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, asked to be convened “immediately” a “summit“Between the United States, Europe and its allies about Ukraine,”To speak frankly about how we intend to address the great current challenges, starting with Ukraine, which we have defended together in recent years”
Poland: “Ukrainian friends”
The Polish Prime Minister, Donald Tusk, assured Ukrainian President and his compatriots that “They are not alone”
“Dear @zelenskyyua, dear Ukrainian friends, are not alone”Tusk wrote on the social network X a few minutes after the Ukrainian president left the White House.
Netherlands: “Intact” support
“The support from Netherlands to Ukraine remains intact. Especially now”, Said Prime Minister Dick Schoof. “We want a lasting peace and the end of the war of aggression that unleashed Russia”
Hungary: “Thank you,” Trump
Hungarian prime minister, Viktor Orban, thanked Trump to have defended “bravely peace”, After verbal altercation.
“Strong men make peace, the weak make war. Today President Donald Trump bravely defended peace. Although for many it is difficult to digest. Thank you, Mr. President“, wrote.
Ukraine: “Peace without guarantees”
“Peace without guarantees is not possible”, Emphasized the Ukrainian prime minister, Denis Shmigal. “President Zelenski is right“He added. “A high fire without guarantees is the way to the Russian occupation of the entire European continent”
For his part, the commander in chief of the Ukrainian army, Oleksandr Sirski, said that “The armed forces are with Ukraine, with the people, with the commander in supreme chief”, Referring to Zelenski.
Canada, Denmark …
Other Western countries also expressed their support for kyiv. Canada stressed that Ukraine struggles for his freedom, but also for “ours”, And Denmark said to be“proud to support Ukraine and the Ukrainian people”
“A United Sweden supports our friends from Ukraine”, Also wrote the Swedish prime minister, Ulf Kristerson.
Source: Gestion
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