Donald Trump does not hide his disappointment by a fallen celebrity Volodymyr Zelenski. In an interview with The Atlantic, the president of the United States admitted that he could support Ukraine, but not necessarily its President. Why is Trump “hard” with Zelenski?
In an exclusive magazine interview ‘The Atlantic’Donald Trump expressed an ambivalent position towards Ukraine. On the 1 hand, he did not exclude her support, on the another hand, he powerfully criticized the president Volodymyr ZelenskiLike their stormy White home meeting.
“Not necessarily on the side of Zelenski, but Ukraine – yes”
Asked by the editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg, is there a script in which the US will side with Ukraine, Trump replied:
– Not necessarily on the side of Zelenski, but on the side of Ukraine, yes.
However, he added that “he has a hard time with Zelenski”, mentioning their public exchange during the visit of the Ukrainian leader to Washington.
– You saw it here (in the Oval Office) while he was sitting in that chair and he just didn't get it. said Trump.
“All he had to do was be quiet”
The U.S. president accused Zelensk that he unnecessarily escalated the tension, demanding safety guarantees.
– All he had to do was be quiet, you know? He made his point. – Trump commented.
Although he did not regulation out Ukraine's help, he suggested that it did not should be military support.
– It doesn't should be a weapon with bullets, but that kind of weapon could be sanctions. He said.
“This is not my war”
Trump, however, stressed that conflict in Ukraine is not his war And he doesn't feel liable for him. He besides rejected the concerns of US allies specified as Taiwan or South Korea, suggesting that this America was utilized by partners.
– You don't gotta feel sorry for these another countries. They did very well at our expense. – he said.
The interview was held on Thursday, a fewer days before Trump and Zelenski met at the ceremony Pope Francis.
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