Russia’s former president, said Zelenskky got a “solid slap” from Trump :::: But European leaders says US Prez was "deeply unreasonable"

Russian officials reacted with glee to the extraordinary scene, while Ukraine’s European allies expressed support for Kyiv.

As tensions escalated, Trump raised his voice, nearly shouting at the Ukrainian leader: 

“You’re gambling with World War III.”

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Trump-Zelenskyy argument at Oval Office

Dmitry Medvedev, Russia’s former president, said Zelenskiy had got a “solid slap” from Trump in what he described as “a brutal dressing-down in the Oval Office”.

Unusual Diplomacy !!

Samples:

Zelenskyy: What kind of diplomacy, JD, are you are asking about? What do you mean?

Vance: I’m talking about the kind of diplomacy that’s going to end the destruction of your country.

Zelenskyy: Yes, but if you …

Trump, raising his voice: 

You’re in no position to dictate what we’re going to feel. We’re going to feel very good and very strong.

But in an indirect rebuke to Trump, the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, praised Zelenskyy. “Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people. Be strong, be brave, be fearless,” she posted on X. “We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace.”

Jonas Gahr, Norway’s prime minister, described the episode as “serious and disheartening”, adding: “That Trump accuses Zelenskyy of gambling with world war three is deeply unreasonable and a statement I distance myself from.”

The French president, Emanuel Macron, told reporters: “Russia is the aggressor, and Ukraine is the aggressed people … These are simple things, but they’re good to remember at times like these.”

After the meeting Zelenskyy expressed his thanks to Trump, Congress and the American people, posting: “Ukraine needs just and lasting peace, and we are working exactly for that.” He also cancelled public events which had been scheduled for Friday.

The personal relationship between Trump and Zelenskyy has been strained since Trump’s previous administration, when he was impeached (though not convicted and removed from office) on the grounds that he had pressured Zelenskyy to investigate business dealings involving Joe Biden’s son Hunter in Ukraine, reports 'The Guardian'. 

But Friday marked a true low point in the relationship with the public blow-up coming as Ukraine is desperate for foreign military aid and international support to keep the country afloat amid its grinding defense from the Russian invasion.

Zelenskyy arrived in Washington on Friday after several weeks of tense negotiations in which he alleged that the US was pressuring him to sign a deal that it would take “10 generations to pay back”.

Trump has said that he wants the US to be repaid for providing military aid to Ukraine, but commentators have suggested that the deal looks more like a shakedown at Ukraine’s most vulnerable moment.

The New York Times’ chief White House correspondent called it “one of the most dramatic moments ever to play out in public in the Oval Office”.

The New Yorker’s Susan Glasser described it as “the most shocking behavior by Trump and Vance I’ve ever seen in the Oval Office. An ambush.”

Even as Zelenskyy arrived at the White House, Trump sought to physically dominate the Ukrainian leader, telling reporters that Zelenskyy, who was wearing a black turtleneck, was “all dressed up”. 

Zelenskyy has not appeared in public in a suit since the Russian full-scale invasion three years ago, preferring to wear military-style clothing instead. Trump has complained about the Ukrainian leader’s style of dress.

Zelenskyy met with US lawmakers earlier on Friday. “An important visit to the United States,” he wrote of his meetings with a bipartisan delegation from the US Senate. 

“Our discussions focused on the continued military assistance for Ukraine, relevant legislative initiatives, my meeting with President Trump, efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace, our vision for ending the war, and the importance of robust security guarantees.”

The White House also removed a reporter from the Russian state news agency Tass, saying the outlet was not on the approved media list for Trump’s meeting with Zelenskyy, says 'The Guardian' report. 

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