In an unexpected turn of events, a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Zelensky at the White House sparked global intrigue last Friday. The encounter was a dramatic clash between leaders, and the video footage is now public.
Within the Oval Office, President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance expressed dissatisfaction, citing the U.S. military support provided to Ukraine. They remarked on Zelensky's lack of gratitude towards America. In response, Zelensky posted a flurry of 'Thank you' messages on X, thanking America for its support, the journey, and standing with them. He emphasized the need for Ukraine’s pursuit of a just, lasting peace.
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The Ukrainian president went further, reposting supportive messages from global leaders with 'Thank you'. This meeting had begun with Trump's statement about wishing to be remembered as a peace envoy in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, but quickly escalated into a fierce debate between Trump and Zelensky.
Trump accused Zelensky of jeopardizing millions of lives, while Vice President J.D. Vance accused him of ignoring existing disagreements and spotlighting these issues publicly. During the meeting, Trump insisted that gratitude was essential, reminding Zelensky of his limited options and urging him to show appreciation for America's support.
After facing the ire from Trump and Vance, Zelensky began sending gratitude messages to global leaders. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk expressed solidarity, while Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reaffirmed Canada's commitment to Ukraine and its pursuit of fair, lasting peace.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer also emphasized on 'Britain's unwavering support for Ukraine' on X. Leaders from Italy, Sweden, and New Zealand reached out to express their support, and Zelensky replied to each message with a heartfelt 'Thank you for your support'.
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Reports indicate that since the onset of the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022, Zelensky has publicly thanked the U.S. and the former President Joe Biden's administration at least 33 times.
