A memorable meeting took place on Friday at the White House between American President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The world was shocked by the unexpected heated exchange that occurred. During their encounter, both leaders engaged in an intense debate, which was even captured on video.
During the encounter in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance criticized Zelensky, pointing out that the U.S. had provided military aid but had not received gratitude from Ukraine in return. Following this incident, Zelensky initiated a series of 'Thank You' posts. On platform X, he expressed gratitude, saying, 'Thank you, America, for your support, thank you for this visit. Thank you to the U.S. President, Congress, and the American people.' He emphasized that Ukraine needs fair and lasting peace, and they are working precisely for that.
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Moreover, the Ukrainian President reposted all messages from global leaders supporting Ukraine with a 'Thank You.' On Friday, the tense Washington D.C. meeting began with Trump's statement expressing his wish to be remembered as a peacemaker in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which soon escalated into a fiery debate between Zelensky and Trump.
Trump accused Zelensky of playing with the lives of millions, while Vice President J.D. Vance claimed that Zelensky was refusing to acknowledge current disagreements and attempting to bring these issues to the media.
During the discussion, Trump stated, 'You should be grateful, you don't have many options.' He reiterated, 'You should be thankful to America.' Vice President J.D. Vance questioned whether Zelensky had thanked them even once during the entire meeting. Following this tension, numerous world leaders voiced support for Zelensky, while Russia expressed satisfaction over the diplomatic breach.
After enduring displeasure from Trump and Vance, Zelensky began sending thank-you messages to world leaders. Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk declared that Ukraine is not alone, while Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reassured Ukraine of Canada's unwavering support and efforts towards just and lasting peace.
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Even the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer reiterated Britain's steadfast support for Ukraine on platform X. Leaders from countries like Italy, Sweden, and New Zealand also contacted Zelensky to express their support. He responded to each message with 'Thank you for your support.'
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Notably, since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in 2022, Zelensky has publicly thanked the United States and former President Biden's administration at least 33 times.
